Visiting Walt Disney World in the fall is, in my opinion, one of the best times of the year to visit. Here’s 5 reasons why we enjoy visiting Walt Disney World in the fall!
1) Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Depending on the time of the season you visit, you may be able to experience the Food & Wine Festival. This yearly event is held each year in Epcot, and features incredible kiosks of different types of food and wine not normally found at Epcot. In addition, it also features special presentations from all sorts of celebrity guests. For 2016, the event runs from September 14 – November 14, almost a full 2 weeks longer than it has ever been, so if you can make it to Walt Disney World to visit, that’s a great time to go.
2) Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Over at the Magic Kingdom, this year Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be held on 29 nights, running from September 2, 2016, through October 31, 2016. If you are interested in going and dressing up in costume, check out this post from the Disney Parks Blog, it goes into detail some of the changes this year for costumes. Prices vary depending on how close it is to Halloween, so plan accordingly; also, some dates may already be sold out due to the popularity of this event, but I’m certain that there are dates on the schedule that will not be sellouts, but look into it today to help in your planning.
3) Lower Crowds
School is back in session for most kids in September and October, so if you can go during this time, you’re going to find that the crowds are much less than during the summer months or other peak season times. Even October 1, 2016, also known as the 45th Anniversary of Walt Disney World (and Magic Kingdom) is only at a crowd level of 6 out of 10 for the whole resort, and 7 out of 10 for the Magic Kingdom, according to Touring Plans.
4) Great Weather (usually)
Although September and October is still in the heart of the Hurricane Season, generally speaking, the weather at Walt Disney World during these days is absolutely incredible. This year, the first half of September is looking at temperatures in the high 80s, and mid 70s for the lows; of course, it isn’t Florida without the forecast being Scattered Thunderstorms, but that’s the same during the other months of the year as well, so just be prepared.
5) Fall Decor
I’ve heard of changes to some of the fall decor, but to me, regardless of what the decorations are, I think that they are going to be great!
So, in conclusion, I’d say that if you can make it to Walt Disney World during the fall season, I’d say do it! You will enjoy it very much, and you might just find a new favorite time of the year to go to Disney! What other reasons do you have that I don’t have for visiting Walt Disney World in the fall? Please let us know in the comments, and thanks!
I like the temps in fall but prefer February as it gets me away from the Canadian winter! The only drawback is that there isn’t usually anything special going on then.
That makes a lot of sense, Lee! The other benefit is that I would imagine the crowds would be even less — and since my birthday is in February, you should be stopping by NC to pick me up on the way down!
Cheers,
Mike