After the holidays have finally calmed down and you're ready for another winter getaway from work or school, what better place to hop than sunny Orlando? Walt Disney World in February has fun events and pretty great weather. January and February provide some of the slowest times of the year in the theme parks since we're between school breaks and holidays.
While February is no longer considered a "dead" time at Disney (spoiler alert: there is no real dead time at Disney), minus the week of Presidents Day, crowd levels are generally low to average compared to the rest of the year. While you might not expect it, February is a toadally awesome time to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Overview of Walt Disney World in February
While February is officially the month of love, the parks are fairly low-key about Valentine's Day. But take a tip from us frogs: You can create romance at Disney World in February or any other time with our romantic ideas. Keep an eye out on Disney World's social media accounts around Valentine's Day, as special photo-ops (and toadally adorable treats) are announced. In recent years, Cinderella's carriage has been on display in Magic Kingdom for cute couple photo-ops, and sometimes you can catch a prince or two hanging around with the princesses — a rare treat!
Crowds at Walt Disney World in February
As far as crowds go, Valentine's Day itself has no appreciable impact on traffic. But the parks do see elevated crowds because of Presidents Day, which is Feb. 19, 2024. Many people book their vacation around the federal holiday, boosting crowds in the park. For those of you visiting during this time, take advantage of our Orlando planning app for iPhone and make sure you get to the park before opening to take advantage of the lowest crowds! Check the crowd calendar to see recommended days for the whole month (and beyond). For more information about crowds in 2024, hop over to our full post.
New Offerings and Returning Entertainment in February
It's a great time to visit Disney World as theme park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets and all-day park hopping is back! There are two nighttime spectaculars to enjoy around the parks. The beloved Happily Ever After made its grand return to Magic Kingdom last April and the all-new Luminous The Symphony of Us is now showing at EPCOT.
The Disney After Hours Events are already in full swing this year at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. If you're looking to maximize your time and dollars, this is the experience for you! Speaking of EPCOT, the park has received quite a transformation. The construction walls are down! (Well, most of them!) Future World is now reorganized into three distinct neighborhoods as World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. The open-air World Celebration Gardens include the new Dreamers Point area that features Walt the Dreamer Statue.
After you get done taking your picture next to Walt, be sure to head to the Imagination Pavilion to meet with Figment himself. He now has his very own meet-and-greet. Who wouldn't love a hug from everyone's favorite dragon? Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is now open and making quite the splash. Wayfinders of all ages will enjoy interacting with water in new ways! Plus, Moana has a meet-and-great spot right outside of the attraction.
Of course, we can't froget to mention TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom which opened April 4,2023. It's one of our frog-favorite attractions! Last, but certainly not least is Tiana's Bayou Adventure. We're eagerly waiting as this new attraction is set to open in Magic Kingdom by summer 2024. If that's too long of a wait, then hop over to Golden Oak Outpost and order "Tiana's Famous Beignets" available until Mar. 1, 2024.
Closings and Refurbishments at Walt Disney World in February
Many of the water rides see seasonal refurbishments in February. Typically, one of the water parks will close, so Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is currently open to provide some cool water fun while Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is closed for refurbishment. (Starting March 17, Typhoon Lagoon will reopen, and Blizzard Beach will close for the season.) Keep in mind though that water parks will close on days with lower temperatures.
At Walt Disney World, many rides will undergo regular maintenance around this time of year. Here are the current closures for February:
- Magic Kingdom: Country Bear Jamboree (reopening as Country Bear Musical Jamboree Summer 2024)
- Animal Kingdom: Kali River Rapids (Jan. 8 - mid-March 2024)
- Hollywood Studios: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (Jan. 8 - summer 2024)
For more details and a list of all refurbishments, check our closings page.
Weather at Walt Disney World in February
In February, temperatures are on the rise, with an average high of 74 and a low of 53. There will be sunny days, so don't froget the swimsuits to take a dip (or cannonball!) in those heated pools! You will still need a jacket for the evenings and chilly mornings.
Events at Walt Disney World in February
Be sure to check out the special events page for Disney World to find out the full details!
- Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend — Feb. 22 - Feb. 26, 2024
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts — Jan. 12 - Feb. 19, 2024. This one has quickly become the Frog Family's favorite EPCOT festival (say that five times fast!).
Are you planning to visit Walt Disney World in February? Share any questions you have in the comments below! You'll find more resources to help you plan your Disney World vacation on our When to Visit Orlando page inside the Orlando Planning Guide.
Related: The Best Time to Visit Disney World in 2024 and 2025
Keep hopping!
