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Autumn

Food and Wine Festival

Orlando’s autumn temperatures drop from average highs in the upper 80s in September, to the upper 70s in November. The average lows are in the mid-70s in September, but dip down to 60 by November. Is this season of thanks right for you?

The Best

Autumn is, in my opinion, the absolute best time of the year for special events in Walt Disney World. Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival begins in late August and typically runs through the middle of November. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from around the world, attend special cooking demonstrations, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the event.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom starts around mid- to late September and continues through Halloween. This is a separately ticketed event that includes masses of candy, costumed characters, and a special parade and fireworks show. By the end of September, most schools are back in session so the crowds tend to drop until the Thanksgiving spike.

The Worst

Hurricane season is still in full swing until the end of November. The rain drops off gradually from 6 inches in September to 3.3 in October and 2.4 in November. However, the risk for a major storm still lingers. The Food and Wine Festival brings a lot of traffic to Epcot. If you’re not interested in the festival, this isn’t the best time to visit, as you’ll find longer lines and a lot more people in the streets.

Winter

Hollywood Studios Christmas Tree

Orlando’s winter offers a welcome respite from the chill of other parts of the country. Average highs are in the low 70s and lows are in the low 50s. This brisk season might be everything you’re looking for.

The Best

If you enjoy holiday festivities, no one does it quite like Disney. The Magic Kingdom hosts the separately ticketed Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. At Epcot you’ll find Holidays Around the World. The Holidays at Disney Springs bring some outstanding seasonal shopping and the chance to meet Santa. Resorts and parks throughout are decked out in Christmas wonder. If you wait until after the holidays, January offers a nice slow season for a visit with minimal crowds.

The Worst

If you visit around any major holiday, you’ll find some of the worst crowds all year. The weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years find the streets literally shoulder-to-shoulder. The weather is typically too cold to enjoy the resort pools or water parks.

You’ll find something wonderful to enjoy any time of the year at Walt Disney World, even if you miss all the major celebrations. Think about your family’s individual needs and pinpoint the right time for your next visit to this magical destination.

 
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