Planning your trip
1. When to go

The weather and crowd levels can have a big impact on your holiday. Use our simple guide to help you choose the best time to go.

Month
Weather
Crowds
Festivals
Jan
Coolest
Busy

Festival of the Arts (EP)

Feb
Coolest
Busy, particularly around Presidents day (third Monday)

Festival of the Arts (EP)

Mar
Cooler
Busy during Spring break

Flower & Garden Festival (EP)

Apr
More comfortable
Quieter, but busy during Spring break and Easter

Flower & Garden Festival (EP)

May
Can be hot
Quieter, but busy around Memorial day (last Monday)

Flower & Garden Festival (EP)

Jun
Very hot, humid and rainy
Busy

Flower & Garden Festival (EP)

Jul
Very hot and humid
Hurricanes/ storms possible
Busy

Flavors of Florida (DS)

Aug
Very hot and very humid
Hurricanes/ storms possible
Quieter

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MK)

International Food and Wine Festival (EP)

Flavors of Florida (DS)

Sep
Very hot and very humid
Hurricanes/ storms most likely
Quiet, busy around Labor day (first Monday)

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MK)

International Food and Wine Festival (EP)

Oct
More comfortable
Hurricanes/ storms likely
Quieter, busier around Halloween

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MK)

International Food and Wine Festival (EP)

Nov
Cooler
Hurricanes/ storms possible
Quieter, busier around Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday)

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (MK)

International Food and Wine Festival (EP)

International Festival of the Holidays (EP)

Jollywood Nights (HS)

Dec
Coolest
Busy at Christmas and New Year

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (MK)

International Festival of the Holidays (EP)

Jollywood Nights (HS)

2. Where to stay

There are a wide variety of places to stay in the Disney area.

Browse Hotels on the Disney website to explore the options.