Are you going to Walt Disney World in 2023? 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? Then take a look at our Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar for 2023.
Our crowd calendar will help you prepare and make the best decisions for planning the dates of your magical Disney vacation. While days with more substantial crowds may occur, this crowd calendar will give you a traditional idea of what you can expect.
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- January Crowd Calendar
- February Crowd Calendar
- March Crowd Calendar
- April Crowd Calendar
- May Crowd Calendar
- June Crowd Calendar
- July Crowd Calendar
- August Crowd Calendar
- September Crowd Calendar
- October Crowd Calendar
- November Crowd Calendar
- December Crowd Calendar
January 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
WDW Crowd Calendar January 2023
January Key Events
- January 1st – New Years Day
- January 13th- February 20th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- January 15th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Summary of the month
The beginning of January begins super busy with the New Year. In usual years this would lead into the Marathon weekend. However, RunDisney events at Walt Disney World have been canceled due to the pandemic, and will not be resuming till 2024 so the crowd level is not the same as normal years. 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 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
WDW Crowd Calendar February 2023
February Key Events
- January 13th- February 20th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- February 20th: Presidents’ Day
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 usually get busy until around Valentine’s Day through 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 and extends into the week as guests take extra days off for a longer getaway.
March 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
March Key Events
- March 1 – July 5: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Summary of month
March starts with spring break crowds that will grow as the month continues. The second week of March typically starts to show an increase in crowds as spring break crowds get heavier around the US. Don’t shy away from this time of the year, though, as the weather is nice and the parks are beautiful with spring flowers blooming. Just make sure you plan to manage the crowds.
April 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
April Key Events
- April 9th: Easter
- All month: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Summary of the month
The month of April starts with crowds as Spring Break crowds end and leads right into Easter. Once Easter passes. Although in the past, the Star Wars Half Marathon weekend occurs. Like Princess, this doesn’t draw as many runners as the marathon in January, but it does increase crowd levels on race days slightly. However, with RunDisney events on pause at Walt Disney World, the crowd level will change this year. April will wrap up with moderate to lighter crowds as temperatures warm.
May 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
May Key Events
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 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
June Key Events
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 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
Key Events in July
- Through July 4th: Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- July 4th: Independence Day
- July 15, 2023 – November 20, 2023: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
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 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
WDW Crowd Calendar August 2023
August Key Events
- July 15, 2023 – November 20, 2023: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Summary of the month
August starts with the typical summer crowds; however, as the month continues, the crowds lessen due to schools starting. Leading into September is often some of the slower times of the year.
September 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
WDW Crowd Calendar September 2023
September Key Events
- September 5th: Labor Day
- July 15, 2023 – November 20, 2023: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Summary of the month
September is often the slowest month, however thanks to offers like Free Dining, sometimes September can see moderate crowds, and it can be especially hard making Advance Dining Reservations. Labor Day Weekend sees a moderate uptick in crowds, and weekends will likely be heavy due to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
October 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
WDW Crowd Calendar October 2023
October Key Events
- All Months: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
- October 31st: Halloween
Summary of the month
October has seen an uptick in crowds over the past few years due to a number of school districts taking a fall break in the first couple of weeks of the month. The Epcot Food and Wine Festival also brings crowds on the weekends as locals come to experience the event. Also, don’t forget about Halloween Parties, which brings people to the resorts.
November 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
WDW Crowd Calendar November 2023
November Key Events
- Through November 20, 2023: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
- November 23th: 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 heavier crowds. Add in the holiday decorations and parties starting earlier each year, this month keeps more moderate crowds overall. Like in the summer months don’t let this keep you from enjoying the magic. Plan and be prepared and the crowds won’t bother you anyway.
December 2023 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
WDW Crowd Calendar December 2023
December Key Events:
- 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 led to an increase in park crowds. It is important during this time of year to have a plan, allowing you to truly enjoy the magic of the holidays at Walt Disney World.
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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