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2026 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar


When’s the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World?

The answer is—it depends! There are many factors that can affect crowd levels. While
any
day at Walt Disney World can be magical, some days do have lighter crowds than others. Here are some key factors to consider when planning your 2026 visit:


HOLIDAYS


Holidays significantly impact crowd levels at Walt Disney World, with some being more impactful than others. Holidays that include a long weekend—such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day—tend to bring increased crowds compared to surrounding weeks, though they are not overwhelmingly busy. However, holidays like Independence Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving see moderate to heavy crowds. The busiest time of year is the weeks before and during Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when the parks often reach maximum capacity, sometimes resulting in park closures. If you have flexibility in your travel dates, avoiding these peak holiday periods will help you experience lower crowd levels.


REGIONAL EVENTS


Several regional events across the country impact attendance at Walt Disney World:


April Crowd Calendar Disney World


Spring Break Winds Down, but Crowds Stay High

April is a vibrant and busy month at Disney World, with Spring Break visitors, a popular runDisney event, and the celebration of Easter. While crowds taper off after the first few weeks, they spike again during the Easter holiday weekend, making this a bustling month to visit.

Wondering which month has the lightest crowds? Take a look at our 
2025 Disney World Crowd Calendar
 for a complete overview of crowd levels throughout the year and find the best time for your visit.

April Crowd Calendar Disney World

runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend (April 3-6)

This fun-filled event brings runners and their families to Disney World for a series of unique races inspired by the whimsy of spring. Here’s the schedule of events:



April 3:
runDisney Springtime Surprise Yoga


April 4:
runDisney Springtime Surprise 5K


April 5:
runDisney Springtime Surprise 10K


April 6:
runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler


April 4-6:
Springtime Surprise Challenge (5K + 10K + 10-Miler)


Participants often stay in the parks after race days, proudly wearing their medals and celebrating their achievements with ph


Planning a Disney World trip in 2025 or 2026?

You’ve come to the right place. Our easy-to-use
Disney World Crowd Calendar
will help you avoid long lines, so you can have more fun on your Disney vacation.

How to Use This Crowd Calendar

We’ve broken it down into four easy sections:



Best Weeks at a Glance
for 2025 & 2026


Full Visual Crowd Calendar Graphics



Month-by-Month Crowd Predictions with tips



FAQs: Weather, events, and holidays




The full calendar graphics are below, but first, let’s look at the best weeks at a glance.


Best Weeks to Visit Walt Disney World in 2025 (At a Glance)






WDW Prep School Top Picks for 2025


(based on expected crowds + weather + events)




January 21-31
(moderate crowds, but you’ll have cooler temps)


February 21-28
(moderate crowds, but you’ll have cooler temps)


May 5-22
(light to moderate crowds, but it will likely be hot)


August 5-31
(some of the lowest crowds of the year, but it will be hot)


September 1-30
(some of the lowest crowds of the year, but it will be hot)




Note:
Our ‘best times to visit’ below are a mix of times of the year when you’ll have eit