My family is planning on coming to Animal Kingdon February 18 -22.My adult son has sensory issues. Would this be a lower crowd week?

Hey me and my girlfriend are planning on going from january 29th to the 5th of Feb. Was wondering on your thoughts? will their be alot of rides closed? also what about parades and shows any during this period? And finally beat time to book is it October? Thanks

our family is going to Disney World Feb 10th to 15th 2019

is this a good time?

Ooops forgot to mention in my last comment that we are planning for December 2019! not 2018.

We were looking to visit WDW the first week of December (after Thanksgiving weekend). Should we consider this week because of the SW Land opening, and also I read about something called "Pop Warner Week"?

We were thinking about going to Disney the week after Easter. You have indicated that it would be considered "the worst week" to travel. Seeing that Easter is so late this year - April 21, we were hoping it wouldn't be so bad.... Thoughts?

Hi we are considering visiting the week after the marathon in 2019. I see the article said the least crowded was in fact this week in January in years past. However also in the current article it list these dates as bad days to visit in January in 2019. Wondering why that was? I know MLK falls on the 21st but would we be safe with thin crowds the week following the marathon, 1/14-1/18, in your professional opinion. My biggest decision maker will be crowd size, not park hours, closures, etc. Thanks!!

Considering January 1 to 6 of 2019. Curious as to why this is one of the times with the biggest anticipated crowds, yet the week between Christmas and New Year's isn't?

My family and I plan to visit Disney World March 1-March 8, 2019. Is the crowd expected to be heavy?

We are going to Disney may 12-18 in 2019.. is the park open late those days may and ww are staying at disney reaort and would like the after hour park days and hours and cant find any anwers to any of my questions in order to book.

I noticed you didn't include the Disney water parks on your crowd calendar. Does that mean there isn't much variation and if not, what are the like at the start of December?

I’m considering arriving on 11/28/19 (Thanksgiving Day) with our first park day being Fri 11/29, and staying through Sun 12/8.

When should we expect the Thanksgiving crowds to die down?

Which parks would you suggest for the busiest days? (We would also spend 1-2 days at Universal.)

If we plan on visiting Disney in February 2019, when should we purchase tickets/book hotel to make sure we get the best deal?

Hi there!

My family has been looking at going November 17-22, 2019. Looking at the Crowd Calendar, this seems to be the busiest week in November, even busier than the week of Thanksgiving (11/28/2019). Is this correct? Thank you.

Hi,

My family are looking at visiting 9th April 2019 - 1st May 2019 I know easter break is in April however will it be just the week 20-27th April that will be busier?

Many thanks

Emma

I’m looking at worst times for Disney for 2019. Why is it that the second to last week in February (the 16th through the 24th) is brutal for crowds when all the other weeks of February are considered the best times to visit Disney with low crowds? Is there an external event going on or something?

Hi,

Planning on the 2nd week of Sepember of this year. Any idea if Halloween decorations will be up in any of the parks at this time? Thanks

Is October 28-Nov 2 2019 a good time to visit? I'm reading more and more that October is now extremely busy and wondering if we should instead go the week after Thanksgiving. Any thoughts?

Hello! My family is planning on going April 8 - April 12th. Ive looked at a lot of school districts and they seem to be Late March or the week in April before. We are in Augusta, GA and our spring break is dictated by the Master's tournament...any chance you think we will luck up and get a light/mod week? I know the Star Wars Marathon is the weekend before and expect a pretty high crowd on the 8th! Thank you!!

We are planning a trip for Jan 8-15th. That happens to fall during the marathon weekend. What would some of the draw backs be for visiting during these dates.

We have no option but to visit during school holidays and every one seems to fall within the very worst times to visit! Which uk school holiday is the best of the worst? I’m thinking Feb. Thanks ????

Looking to go end of September start of October 2019 when is best time pleas x

I have read most of the comments on this post but haven't seen one that addresses my question in particular. I am single and wondering if there is a best time for a singleton to visit the park, other than just finding a time when the crowds are slightly less intense?

We are thinking about attending the MNSSHP on Labor Day (9/03/2018). I can't find where there has been one actually on Labor Day in past years. What do you think the crowd level will be that night?

Perhaps the 2019 recommendations may be a bit tempered by the fact that Galaxy's Edge is slated to open in the Fall, no?

That's basically the reason why I want to bring my clan to WDW in 2019, although I'm thinking that perhaps late Jan. early Feb. 2020 may be better given Star Wars.

Your thoughts?

Hi! I know this is way in the future, but for the 50th anniversary, 2021, when do you expect would be the best time to go? I've got college kids to work around, so we wanted to start a rough outline in advance! I understand if it is far to early to even begin to think about! Thanks!

I'm Looking to go to Disney next May or April (2019)

What would be the best month to go?

Is gonna be rainy?

Hi, I have lots of questions but the most important besides less crowded months are the weather factor thats not too hot, cold or rainy and best hotels that have reasonable prices and amenities would you consider to be

We are planning on going to Disney World in July 2019 when is the best time to book hotels?

Looking to go to Disney next May (2019)

What are the best times during the month to go.

I have 2 young kids and don't want to spend the entirety waiting in busy lines.

Thank you!!

On some forums (like Trip Adviser, Reddit) I am being warned that "crowd calendars" are not very accurate anymore. I booked my trip yesterday basing it around all of the calender's projections (which are pretty close to each other). But I wanted to find out IF my chosen dates give me a good chance to have "lighter" crowds. I booked for Dec 8th through the 14th 2018. All of our park days will be during the week. I had a slightly better offer if I would've booked a week later running my family up to the 21st. But felt like that week leading into the XMAS insanity might be heavier. My wife is a bit annoyed with me after she read some comments that said "they wont be much different". Due to spending a bit more money. Any thoughts on this? Did I make a better choice of dates?

I need some help please. I would like to take my family back to Disney but our last summer trip we spent way too much time in lines and the crowd was a bit much. I was wanting to take the kids the 1st week in April and thought it would possibly be less crowded since Easter is at the end of April, but according to all I've read it looks like Feb 26th is the closest time where the crowd is the lowest. Any suggestions???

I am beginning to plan a Disney vacation for 2021 far away I know but I was thinking of end of January beginning of February as my daughter's b-day is February 1st from past experience should this be okay

My daughter and granddaughter are coming from Australia and I will be taking them to Disney on 18 to 22nd December, will it be ‘manic’ or do-able?

Hey there! I'm a Disney veteran but this is my first time planning a trip with my daughter! We want to go before she turns 3 but are between 2 weeks in 2019 - either 2/3-2/7 or 9/8-9/12. I am wondering what your recommendation would be to get the lowest crowds but most importantly the best room rates! We want to stay in a family suite in all-star music, it looks like February will be slightly cheaper than September unless they are offering special deals in September? I'm just not sure which would be best!!!

We are visiting Disneyworld for the first time 12th to 19th May can you let me know what to expect in terms of crowds? Thanks!

Hey there! Awesome site, super informative. My partner’s birthday is June 26th which falls during the week. Would is be absolutely horrible for me to plan a tirp durin that week?

Apologies I meant to include the year 2019 in my last post

We were planning on visiting from Ireland April 12-26 during my sons easter holidays. From reading your article is that an insane time to go? I also noticed you recommended the second half of August, is that not very hot? Thanks a lot in advance!

We are planning to go Jan 6- Jan 13, 2019 I know the Disney marathon and the college cheer leading competitions are that week Do we still plan our trip (my mom is in a wheelchair so crowds are not friendly sometimes) or try a different month?? Please Help :)

Hi Leap! Great site you have here! Just what I was looking for!

We are looking at going to WDW in January 2019 and I know we have to be strategic to avoid the crowds with the marathon, MLK Jr. day, and the Pro-Bowl.

With that said, I’m wondering why Jan. 9-13 (2019 WDW Marathon) and the time around the Pro-Bowl (Jan 27th) are not on the “worst time to visit WDW?” Unless I am reading things wrong? Thank you for your feedback!

Kind Regards,

Melanie

Just read your article, now I'm worried I picked a bad time to go. This my family's first time going and we're going July 17-24, it's kinda too late to change, any suggestions for me? My family consists of 2 adults and 2 teenagers??

Going May 24-30. We realize it's not the most ideal time as far as the crowds, but sure appreciate finding the Crowd Calendar.

Hi, we are coming over from Australia, looking at May 2019. Is there any dance/cheerleading comps on then as i cant find that information for over here. Thanks

We're planning on visiting Disneyworld during the week of November 3rd, 2018 and November 10th, 2018. We'll be there with all of our kids and grandkids, 19 total (two under age 2). Are there group rates available for Disney tickets, and, if so, is it a bigger discount than those that you show on your site?

Hi there, there is a week that my kids have off towards the end of September. We would love to travel during those times, but were now worried about the hurricane season, should we be?

This is very true. I went to magic kingdom with my family on March 9th and it was HORRIBLY CROWDED!

I am bringing 3 first timers to disney world this year. In terms of smaller crowds per the guidelines in your article, would you recommend week days in September or the week after Thanksgiving?

We will be heading to Disney in May as well however we will be there the 11-18th. I see you have that Saturday as high crowds but not Sunday which is Mother’s Day. I am surprised due to the holiday that that day is not as busy? Don’t all Mothers enjoy the happiest place on earth?? :)

Hi 'Ribbit'

We have booked to be in the orlando area for the first week of May this year, is this a good time to visit, as it seems to fall in-between most of the holidays :)