Our favorite time to visit to Disney is in the fall. Our last 2 trips and our upcoming trip have been between the months of October-December. We want to take advantage of having a non-school age child and traveling during the non-peaks times.
Pros of Visiting Disney in the Fall
The Weather-In the Fall the temperature is just right. Expect to experience weather from the mid-80s to the mid-70s. Instead of the usual hot muggy weather Orlando tends to be more mild. However, it is warn enough for us to feel like we are escaping the Midwest chill. Bonus: Orlando is not so rainy in the fall.
The Events-There are so many extra events happening at this time of year. EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival takes place from mid-September-beginning of November. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (a hard ticket event), which is our family favorite. Christmas themed events like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party(a hard ticket event), Osbourne Family Spectacle of Lights, Candlelight Processional. You can't beat a better way to get into the holiday mood then doing it in Disney.
Plus we got a ton of candy trick or treating at Magic Kingdom during MNSSHP!
The Crowds: School is in session and not too many families travel during this time period. Take advantage of it.
The Characters: They can be found in seasonal attire, especially if you catch them during the Christmas or Halloween party. During this parties it is perfect to meet some of the more obscure characters.
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| David and Duffy |
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| Mickey and Minnie at the Grand Floridian |
Sales: Fall is prime time to jump on Disney sale promotions. For our upcoming trip in November we scored free dining. The year before we jumped on a room discount. It is a great time to take advantage of Disney Discounts. Check the current sales
I should add that I feel like some of the pros of traveling in the Fall can also be the cons.
Just like anywhere the weather can turn sour fast. I have experienced record heat in October with highs in the upper 90s. And record breaking cold in December where we bought gloves, hats, and sweatshirts in the park because it was frigid! Just be prepared!
Stay clear of the major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years if you are trying to avoid the crowds. Must often the park reaches capacity and closes.
The character meets can be very time consuming. Jack and Sally were out last year for the Not So Scary Halloween Party and the wait times were over a few hours.
The promotions sell out fast too. Often when Disney releases a discount they only release a certain number of rooms at that rate. You must act fast on a sale!
In the future I would love to examine our fall family favorites more closely. I can ramble on about the joys of celebrating Halloween in the park. This is just a quick overview of why we love Fall in the Parks!
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