Walt Disney World 2026 Crowd Calendar
Planning your Disney trip around the crowds can make all the difference between long lines and magical memories. While crowd levels can vary by special events, school calendars, and holidays, here’s what you can generally expect month-by-month in 2026.
January 2026 – Low to Moderate Crowds
Best Weeks: January 6–24
Busy Times: New Year’s (Jan 1–5) & Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend (Jan 17–19)
Cooler temps and post-holiday calm make early January one of the best times to visit.
Travel Genie Tip: Avoid marathon weekend (Jan 8–12); many runners fill the parks.
February 2026 – Moderate Crowds
Best Weeks: Feb 3–14
Busy Times: Presidents Day Week (Feb 14–22)
Pleasant weather and early EPCOT Festival of the Arts visitors keep crowds steady.
Travel Genie Tip: Visit midweek for lighter crowds and plan early dining reservations for Valentine’s week.
March 2026 – High Crowds
Best Weeks: March 1–6
Busy Times: Spring Break (March 7–31)
Spring Break brings longer hours, but higher wait times. Expect crowds to rise mid-March.
Travel Genie Tip: Arrive early and use Genie+ or Lightning Lane to maximize rides.
April 2026 – High Crowds Early, Moderate Late
Best Weeks: April 21–30
Busy Times: Easter (April 3–6) & post-spring break travel
Warm weather and EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival make it a beautiful month.
Travel Genie Tip: Visit EPCOT midweek for fewer festival crowds.
May 2026 – Moderate Crowds
Best Weeks: May 5–17
Busy Times: Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–25)
School is still in session for most, and weather is sunny but manageable.
Travel Genie Tip: Early May offers great weather and resort pool time before summer heat kicks in.
June 2026 – High Crowds
Best Weeks: June 1–7
Busy Times: All month (schools out!)
Summer officially arrives — so do the family vacationers. Expect long park hours.
Travel Genie Tip: Rope drop mornings and late-night hours are your best friends.
July 2026 – Very High Crowds
Best Weeks: July 6–19
Busy Times: July 3–6 (Independence Day week)
It’s hot, humid, and busy, but fireworks and summer fun are unmatched.
Travel Genie Tip: Stay hydrated, use afternoon resort breaks, and plan evening park returns.
August 2026 – Moderate to High Crowds
Best Weeks: August 18–31
Busy Times: First half of August
As schools go back mid-month, crowd levels drop. Great deals often appear!
Travel Genie Tip: Late August is hot but ideal for lower prices and shorter waits.
September 2026 – Low Crowds
Best Weeks: September 2–20
Busy Times: Labor Day Weekend (Sept 5–7)
A hidden gem month — low crowds, fall décor, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins.
Travel Genie Tip: Visit on weekday party nights; daytime crowds dip as guests rest before evening events.
October 2026 – Moderate Crowds
Best Weeks: Oct 1–10
Busy Times: Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 10–13) & Halloween week
Pleasant weather and Halloween events draw fans, but not unbearable crowds.
Travel Genie Tip: EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival peaks on weekends — go midweek instead.
November 2026 – Moderate to High Crowds
Best Weeks: Nov 3–15
Busy Times: Thanksgiving Week (Nov 22–30)
Cooler temps, holiday décor, and festivals make this a festive but busy month.
Travel Genie Tip: Early November is one of the best times to experience both fall and Christmas décor transitions.
December 2026 – Very High Crowds
Best Weeks: Dec 1–13
Busy Times: Dec 20–31
Holiday magic fills the parks — and so do the guests!
Travel Genie Tip: Visit early December for holiday cheer with lighter crowds and better availability.
Overall Genie Planning Advice
Lowest Crowds: Mid-January, late August, mid-September
Highest Crowds: Spring Break (mid-March–mid-April), 4th of July week, and Christmas week
Best Balance of Weather + Wait Times: Early May and early November