Are you going to Walt Disney World in 2021? 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 2021.
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 2021 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
2021 January Walt Disney World Crowd Calender
January Key Events
- January 1st – New Years Day
- January 8th- February 22th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- January 18th: 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, 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 February Walt Disney World Crowd Calender
February Key Events
- January 8th- February 22th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- February 15th: 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 March Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
March Key Events
- March 3 – 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 March Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
April Key Events
- April 4th: Easter
- All month: Taste of 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 May 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 June 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 July Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
Key Events in July
- Through July 5th: Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 August Walt Disney World 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. Leading into September is often some of the slower times of the year.
September 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 September Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
September Key Events
- September 6th: Labor Day
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: TBD
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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 October Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
October Key Events
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: TBD
- October 31st: Halloween
Summary of the month
The beginning of October will see crowds build up to Columbus Day. This three day holiday often sees higher crowd levels. In addition, 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 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which brings people to the resort Although the Halloween parties were canceled for 2020, they are expected to return 2021.
November 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 November Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
November Key Events
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: TBD
- November 25th: 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 2021 Crowd Calendar
2021 December Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
December Key Events:
- Early December: 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 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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