Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
Are you going to Walt Disney World in 2020? 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 2020.
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.
Also, our full Walt Disney World crowd calendar for 2020 is available via PDF format here.
January 2020 Crowd Calendar
January Key Events
- January 8th – January 12th: January 8th – January 12th: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- January 17th- February 24th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- January 20th: 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 2020 Crowd Calendar
February Key Events
- January 17th- February 24th: Epcot International Festival of the Arts
- February 17th: Presidents’ Day
- February 20th-February 23rd: 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 usually 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 2020 Crowd Calendar
March Key Events
- March 4 – June 1: 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 and use FastPass+ to manage the crowds.
April 2020 Crowd Calendar
April Key Events
- April 12th: Easter
- April 16th- April 19th: Star Wars Rival Run race weekend
- All month: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Summary of the month
The month of April starts with moderate crowds as Spring Break crowds end. Crowds will build as Easter approaches. Once Easter passes, 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. April will wrap up with moderate to lighter crowds as temperatures warm.
May 2020 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 2020 Crowd Calendar
June Key Events
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival through June 1
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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Disney World Crowd Calendar
September Key Events
- September 7th: 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 2019 Crowd Calendar
October Key Events
- October 14th: Columbus Day
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: August 29 – November 23
- October 31st: Halloween
- October 31-November 4: Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Summary of the month
The beginning of October will see moderate/heavy crowds until Columbus Day. This three day holiday often sees higher crowd levels. The Epcot Food and Wine Festival also brings crowds on the weekends as locals come to experience the event. Many schools offer a mid-month break as well, which leads to busier parks than September. As Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is open, crowds are expected to remain at an elevated level. Also, don’t forget about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which brings people to the resort. The end of the month not only brings, Halloween but also the start of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
November 2019 Crowd Calendar
November Key Events
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: August 29 – November 23
- 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 more substantial crowds. Add in the holiday decorations and parties starting earlier each year, and 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 2019 WDW Crowd Calendar
December Key Events:
- December 6-13: 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 important during this time of year to have a plan, allowing you to truly enjoy the magic of the holidays at Walt Disney World, especially with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge enjoying its first holiday season crowds.
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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