When is the Best Time to Visit Disney World in 2023?

December 31, 2022

When is the Best Time to Visit Disney World in 2023?

There is so much to do and see at Walt Disney World! When planning your trip, your first question is likely “when is the best time to visit Disney World?”. We’ve put together our list of the best times to visit Disney World in 2023.

The problem here is what’s best for one family might not be best for another family. There’s no one size fits all and you can have a magical trip no matter when you go. When deciding the best time to visit Disney World, we look at crowd levels, weather, special events, and more.

One of the best times to visit Disney World is when crowds are lower. It used to be easier to predict lower crowd dates but since the parks reopened after the pandemic, it’s hard to tell anymore. However, with Disney requiring guests to make park pass reservations, you can see ahead of time if the parks will be busy.

In our opinion, visiting the parks when it is not scorching hot is one of the best times to visit as well. The parks are more enjoyable when you aren’t constantly looking for shade or trying to stay hydrated.

The best times to go to Disney World typically coincide with school schedules. When children are in school, families are less likely to go on vacation. You’ll also want to avoid runDisney race weekends.

Here are some of the best times to visit Disney World next year:

JANUARY

9-13: This is the week after school’s holiday break and a runDisney event
17-31: The parks will be busy during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend

FEBRUARY

1-16: Kids are officially back in school and the weather is still pretty cool during the day
27-28: Right after another runDisney event

MARCH

1-10: Most schools won’t be out for Springs Break until the 2nd week of March so these dates should be a great time to visit!

APRIL

17-30: By now, the Spring Breakers should be back in school and there won’t be any runDisney events during these dates

MAY

All weekdays in the first half of the month: weekends will see more locals and schools let out towards the end of the month

JUNE & JULY

We don’t recommend visiting during June and July if you can help it. School is out for the summer, the weather is hot and humid, and it’s just not the best time for a vacation where everyone else is heading.

AUGUST

The last half of August is better for visiting. School is back in session for most but the weather will still be hot.

SEPTEMBER

Most days in September are good for visiting Disney World. The only dates we don’t recommend are the 1-4. That is Labor Day weekend.

OCTOBER

Most weekdays in October are great. Avoid Columbus Day weekend which is October 7-9, 2023. Weekends will see more guests at the parks, especially if Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is happening.

NOVEMBER

Weekdays in November are also good. Avoid Thanksgiving week though. November 21-26 are dates we would not recommend.

DECEMBER

1-15: Any dates after the first couple of weeks will get busier. Avoid Christmas and New Year’s!

Take these dates as a guideline. We always say anytime you can visit Disney World is the best time to visit! Also, keep in mind new ride openings and Epcot festivals when planning your trip. TRON Lightcycle Run is scheduled to open in the spring of 2023 and Epcot has multiple festivals scheduled throughout the year. If you want to visit before the Disney World 50th anniversary celebration ends, you’ll want to visit before March 31, 2023.

If you’d like help deciding the best time to visit Disney World, contact me today! I am the preferred travel partner with Disney Addicts and my services are complimentary. I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!

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Sara is a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, a Disney Earmarked agency. She lives in Alaska with her husband and 3 kids. Due to her extreme dislike of winter, she travels often to warmer destinations during the colder months. She visits the Disney parks and resorts frequently with her family and loves helping other families plan magical vacations. Contact her here for help with your vacation!