Are you going to Walt Disney World in 2019? Would you like to know what you can expect from the crowds? Are you trying to determine the best time to head to Walt Disney World in 2019? Then take a look at our Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar for 2019.
Our crowd calendar will help you prepare and make the best decisions for planning the dates of your magical Disney vacation. While days with heavier crowds may occur, this crowd calendar will give you a traditional idea of what you can expect.
January Crowd Calendar
January Key Events
- January 9th – January 13th: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- January 18th- February 25th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- January 21st: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Summary of the month
The beginning of January begins super busy with the New Year quickly followed by Marathon Weekend. Thousands of runners show up during this time to run 1 to 4 races. It takes until the week after the marathon for the crowds to thin out. Next, Martin Luther King Day is a holiday where many visit the parks due to kids having time off from school and businesses having Monday off. By the end of the month; however, crowds will have lightened.
February Crowd Calendar
February Key Events
- January 18th- February 25th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- February 18th: Presidents’ Day
- February 21st-February 25th: Princess Half Marathon
Summary of the month
The month of February begins with lower crowds. February is a great time to go as the weather is nice and crowds are typically lower than average. February doesn’t normally get busy until President’s Day Weekend. President’s Day, like Martin Luther King Day in January, causes crowds to increase due to longer school breaks. President’s Day Weekend usually carries into Princess Half Marathon crowds. Although these aren’t nearly as large as the Marathon Weekend crowds in January, they still increase park crowds.
March Crowd Calendar
March Key Events
- March 6 – June 3: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Summary of month
March begins with moderate crowds before the spring break crowds start. The second week of March typically starts to show an increase in crowds as spring break begins around the US, and Mardi Gras also does sometimes cause an increase in typical crowd sizes. The end of the month continues to remain busy with spring break crowds. Don’t shy away from this time of the year though as the weather is enjoyable and the parks are beautiful with spring flowers blooming. Above all, make sure to plan your vacation and use FastPass+ to manage the crowds.
April Crowd Calendar
April Key Events
- April 4th- April 7th: Star Wars Rival Run race weekend
- April 21st: Easter
- All month: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Summary of the month
The month of April will start with bigger crowds due to spring break crowds. The Star Wars Half Marathon will occur during the beginning half of the month this year, due to a late Easter. Like Princess, this doesn’t draw as many runners as the marathon in January, but it does increase crowd levels on race days slightly. Crowds will build as Easter approaches. However, after a month of substantial spring break and Easter crowds, April will wrap up with moderate to lighter crowds as temperatures warm.
May Crowd Calendar
May Key Events
- All month: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Summary of the month
The beginning of May is a great time to visit the parks as crowds are on the low end. With schools wrapping up, few families take vacations during this time of the year, making crowd levels low. As the month continues, crowds will increase as schools finish their year. Memorial Day Weekend will be a higher level crowd time due to extra time off from work and schools.
June Crowd Calendar
June Key Events
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival through June 4
Summary of the month
June starts the summer months of crowds where you can expect moderate to heavy crowds most days. Although this may seem like a time to avoid visiting, with a good plan, you can manage the masses, making June a good summer month option.
July Crowd Calendar
Key Events in July
- July 4th: Independence Day
Summary of the month
With the 4th of July, this month starts with higher crowds. The most intense summer crowds occur around the 4th of July celebration. Following the holiday, crowds are heavy to moderate throughout the month. Like with June, although this may seem like a time to avoid visiting, with a good plan, you can manage the crowds.
August Crowd Calendar
August Key Events
- None at this time
Summary of the month
August starts with the typical summer crowds, however, as the month continues the crowds lessen due to schools starting. The month ends with a busy day, due to the start of the Labor Day holiday in September.
September Disney World Crowd Calendar
September Key Events
- September 2nd: Labor Day
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: TBD
Summary of the month
Labor Day, like with other long weekends, brings in some moderate crowds. The rest of the month is rather slow due to schools just starting back up. Weekends can be expected to have above average crowds as locals continue to visit for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
October Crowd Calendar
October Key Events
- October 14th: Columbus Day
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: TBD
- October 31st: Halloween
- October 31-November 4: Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Summary of the month
The beginning of October sees light crowds until Columbus Day. This three day holiday often sees higher crowd levels. The Epcot Food and Wine Festival will also bring more visitors to Epcot on weekends as locals come to experience the event. Many schools offer a mid-month break as well, which leads to busier parks than September. Also, don’t forget about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which brings more visitors to the resort. The end of the month not only brings Halloween but also the start of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
November Crowd Calendar
November Key Events
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: TBD
- October 31 – November 3rd: Wine & Dine Half Marathon
- November 4th-8th: Jersey Days
- November 28th: Thanksgiving
Summary of Month
With both the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and Jersey Days early in the month and Thanksgiving later in the month, November sees busier crowds. When you add in the holiday decorations and parties starting earlier each year, this month keeps more steady crowds overall. Don’t let this keep you from enjoying the magic, plan and be prepared and the masses won’t bother you anyway. (Note: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is expected to open in fall and we suspect that admission to the themed land will likely begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios sometime in December, however things can change.)
December WDW Crowd Calendar
December Key Events:
- December 1-8: Pop Warner
- December 25: Christmas
- December 31: New Year’s Eve
Summary of the month:
December has quickly become one of the busiest times at Walt Disney World. More and more people want to experience Walt Disney World during the holidays, and who can blame them, but this has lead to an increase in park crowds. It is vital during this time of year to have a plan, allowing you too genuinely enjoy the holiday magic at Walt Disney World Resort. (Note: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is expected to open in fall 2019. We suspect that the themed land won’t be open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios until December. The opening for Galaxy’s Edge will increase crowds exponentially around the opening date, and guests should expect those days around the opening date to be in the very heavy category.)
Above all, it’s always a great time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort no matter what time of the year it is, as the magic never stops. When you visit Walt Disney World, make sure to use your MyDisneyExperience to help make the most of your trip.
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