Are Disney World Parks Less Crowded This Time of the Year?
Once again, the year is winding down, and we’ll soon be into 2024. There are still millions of people who are planning to visit Walt Disney World before the year is up. Many of those visitors will no doubt contact us to see what kinds of crowds at Disney World can be expected for the rest of the year.
What they really want to know is if the park will be less crowded if they plan a trip toward the end of the year. This makes sense because everyone wants to avoid large crowds at Disney World since low attendance means shorter lines at rides, shows, restaurants, and events.
We know that you’re concerned about large crowds, and we totally hear you. That’s why we’re going to go over some simple facts about the crowds at Disney World that you’re likely to see toward the end of the year.
We Just Passed the Least Busy Time of the Year… But That’s Okay
Traditionally, September is the least busy month of the year to visit Disney World. If you think about it, this makes a lot of sense. September is past the sometimes-chaotic summer season, which means that kids are back in school. There aren’t any major holidays.
Labor Day takes place in September, but the weekend is normally spent barbecuing in backyards rather than taking a trip to Orlando. But don’t worry. Even though we’ve passed the least busy time of the year, you can still enjoy Disney World regardless of the crowds.
It Really Doesn’t Matter When You Visit Disney World This Year
Yes, it’s true. It really doesn’t matter when you visit Disney World this year. There are multiple holiday and non-holiday events that are taking place right now and coming up, but you shouldn’t really concern yourself too much with them.
The truth is that you can enjoy the wonders of Disney World any time of the year. Visit during the winter. Visit during the summer. Or visit toward the end of the year. It doesn’t really matter because you always have the option of signing up for a private Disney World VIP tour, which makes everything a whole lot easier.
Disney World Events That Are Likely to Draw Bigger Crowds
Disney World is often known as a crowded place, but this is greatly influenced by scheduled events. Here are a few of the most popular Disney World events that are likely to draw bigger crowds:
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The 2023 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival began on July 27th and will run through November 18th. During this event, you’ll get to enjoy exactly what the name suggests: food and wine from around the country. This year, there will be a total of 25 global marketplaces that will provide tastes from countries like Canada, India, Spain, and many others!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party might not be frightening, but it’s a heck of a lot of fun. This Halloween celebration goes from August 11th through November 1st. Even though it’s been going on for a while, the crowds will definitely get heavier as October 31st approaches.
It doesn’t take place every day, which means you could avoid the crowds by choosing a different day to attend the park, but why would you want to miss such an amazing annual event?
Thanksgiving at Disney World
Thanksgiving often doesn’t seem as busy as the holidays that surround it, such as Halloween and Christmas. But make no mistake. Thanksgiving at Disney World is still a big event because many of the decorations and restaurants draw huge crowds.
In fact, many eateries will be offering variations of a turkey feast, some of which will include mashed potatoes and stuffing in addition to pumpkin-made treats. This may just bring the crowds that you are trying to avoid.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Now, we hit the big time. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is one of the biggest highlights at Disney World. Every part of the park basically jumps into the festivities by decorating with Christmas trees, garland, gingerbread displays, and much more. This is actually one of the busiest times of the year because millions of Disney fans want to attend. If you plan to visit during the Christmas holiday, then you absolutely need to sign up for a private tour.
New Year’s Eve at Disney World
You’re probably tired of hearing the cliché, last but certainly not least, but it definitely fits here. We’re trying to go in chronological order, which means that New Year’s Eve at Disney World will be the last on our list, but it’s definitely not the least important.
The Disney World New Year’s Eve celebration is absolutely fantastic, but you need to be aware that it draws huge crowds every year. Our private tour guides can help, but we can’t stop people from ending their year at the most fantastic theme park in Orlando.
How World Class VIP Helps You Avoid Crowds at Disney World
World Class VIP understands why you want to avoid crowds at Disney World. We can’t make everyone disappear, of course, but we do have some effective strategies:
Avoid Long Lines
When you sign up for a private Disney VIP tour, our guides will make sure you get to rides and attractions before the lines begin. No matter what time of year you decide to visit the park, you’ll be able to avoid the crowds that are standing in line.
Quick Park Navigation
One of the biggest reasons crowds can be seen as troublesome is because it’s hard to navigate from place to place. Disney World is often home to a veritable sea of people, and weaving through those people can make it difficult to get from one attraction to another. A Disney World tour guide provided by World Class VIP will be able to help you navigate the park, thereby avoiding the crowds more easily.
Knows the Popular Rides
Your World Class VIP tour guide will know which rides are most popular at any given moment. This includes older rides that remain popular no matter what else is going on and newer rides that are drawing huge crowds because everyone wants a taste. They can then direct you to the popular rides first, when the crowds won’t be quite as cumbersome. This means you’ll be able to enjoy some of the best rides right away and not deal with crowds quite so much.
Find the Perfect Hotel
The hotel that you choose to stay at while you’re in Orlando can also determine whether or not you need to deal with big crowds. World Class VIP knows which hotels are the busiest and which ones can save you time getting to the park on the day of your private tour and on other days when you might not have a tour guide showing you the way. If you’re especially worried about crowds, they’ll find one that’s as close to the park as possible.
Another Set of Eyes
One of the reasons why parents are often concerned about large crowds is because their kids are a bit rambunctious and might run off. Although a private tour guide shouldn’t be seen as a babysitter, they do take the safety and protection of kids very seriously. They’ll serve as another set of eyes that can help make sure that your child isn’t going to skedaddle at some point and fade into a large crowd.
Nearby Foods & Drinks
One of the worst parts of dealing with the crowds at Disney World is waiting a long time to get food and drinks. After all, when the hunger urge hits you, you want to get sustenance as soon as possible. Our VIP tour guides can help you with that. Sure, they can’t shove people aside to get you to the front of the line for food, but what they can do is tell you which places will be the most crowded and which food stands will help you get a quick snack to tide you over for a while.
Find Favorite Characters
If there’s one activity that makes avoiding crowds very difficult, aside from the popular rides, it’s character meet-and-greets. Every kid who visits Disney World wants to meet their favorite characters and get a picture taken with them. This means that some of the characters will attract big crowds. A private tour guide will know which ones will be the busiest and which ones might only take a few minutes. Then, you can decide from there which characters you’d like to make a priority.
Contact World Class VIP to Avoid Crowds at Disney World
World Class VIP has spent years learning the best techniques to avoid crowds at Disney World. If you’d like to know more about how our VIP experience can make your time in Orlando the best it can be or if you’d like to book your tour today, call our office at (407) 270-1781.