UPDATED January 5, 2026

One of the very first things vacation planners need to determine is the time of year for their travels… and that’s no less true when you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort! Though at first you may think a trip to Disney World primarily involves rides and sunshine no matter the season, you may be surprised to find out how much your experience may differ depending on WHEN you go.

Below, we are breaking down Walt Disney World MONTH BY MONTH so you can know what to expect for your vacation any time of year!

Walt Disney World in January

The New Year delivers some of the year’s coolest weather to Central Florida and welcomes EPCOT’s first Festival of the calendar year… and much more!

HERE are the dates to know for January 2026:

• January 5th: Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios changes to the Silver Screen Dine for the season.
• January 7th – 11th, 2026: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
• January 16th – February 23rd, 2026 — EPCOT Festival of the Arts 
• January 16th – February 23rd, 2026: The Disney on Broadway Concert Series comes back throughout the Festival of the Arts
• January 25th – January 31st: The Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment.
• January 26th — EPCOT’S Frozen Ever After will temporarily close until a date to-be-announced in February for updates to the attraction’s animatronics.
• January 27th: Magic Kingdom will close unusually early at 4:30PM. 

Looking ahead to January 2027…

• January 24th – January 3oth: The Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment.
• January 6th – January 10th: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Looking for travel tips and info for January? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a January trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for January here. 

Walt Disney World in February

February boasts some of the year’s best weather in Florida, plenty of sweet treats to celebrate your Valentine, and more.

If you’re traveling to Disney World in February 2026, HERE are some dates to know!

• ONGOING: EPCOT Festival of the Arts — January 16th – February 23rd, 2026
• ONGOING: The Disney on Broadway Concert Series comes back throughout the Festival of the Arts — January 16th – February 23rd, 2026
• Be on the lookout for sweet treats for your Valentine, Galentine, or to treat yourself for Valentine’s Day around the Resort!
• February 1: The last day to experience DinoLand, U.S.A. (including the DINOSAUR attraction) in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• February 2: The DinoLand, U.S.A. permanently closes in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to accommodate construction for the new Tropical Americas land, Pueblo Esperanza
• February 14th & 15th: For much of the year, the two Disney World Water Parks — Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach — operate on a rotating basis. Currently, Typhoon Lagoon is open and will remain open until February 14th, 2026. After that, Blizzard Beach will reopen the following day on February 15, 2026. 
• February 17th, 2026 is Mardi Gras Tuesday! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort hosts its annual Mardi Gras Pargo Parade.
• February 26 – March 2, 2026: The runDisney Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Looking ahead to February 2027…

• February 25 – March 1, 2027: The runDisney Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Looking for travel tips and info for February? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a February trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for February here. 

Walt Disney World in March

March delivers sure signs of SPRING to Disney World, from Spring Break crowds to the first full month of EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival and beyond.

If you’re traveling to Disney World in March 2026, HERE are some great dates to know!

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close permanently on March 2nd. (That means the last day to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith is March 1st, 2026.) The closure is happening so the ride can be transformed into Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, which will open in the summer.
• The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival — March 4th – June 1st, 2026
• March 11th: Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios changes to the Springtime Dine for the season.
• Looking for the BEST way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) in Disney World? Raglan Road in Disney Springs hosts the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival ever year. According to Raglan Road, this is “the most authentic Irish festival in America.”
• And, of course, lots of snacks will be wearin’ GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day in March, too!

Looking for travel tips and info for March? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a March trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for March here.

Walt Disney World in April

Spring, of course, is still in FULL SWING in April! And joining the popular Flower & Garden Festival are seasonal offerings like Animal Kingdom’s celebration of Earth Day and much more!

Important dates and happenings to know for April 2026 include the following:

• ONGOING: The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival — March 4th – June 1st, 2026
• April 5th: Easter Sunday — You are bound to find plenty of themed treats for the occasion during the month, you can
•  meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny in Magic Kingdom, and see a special PARADE in Magic Kingdom on Easter Weekend!
• Guests can also enjoy AMAZING Easter Egg displays by the culinary teams at select Resorts including Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
• April 16th -19th: 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend

Looking ahead to April 2027…

• April 15 -18, 2027: 2027 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend

Looking for travel tips and info for April? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an April trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for April here. 

Walt Disney World in May

Those famous “May Flowers” are still on display for the ongoing EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. And, of course, Memorial Day Weekend ushers in the unofficial start of SUMMER!

Important dates and happenings to know for May 2026 include the following:

• ONGOING: The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival — March 4th – June 1st, 2026
• May 4th: May the 4th is Star Wars Day! Hollywood Studios celebrates on the 4th — and beyond — with limited time treats!
• May 20th: Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios changes to the Summertime Dine for the season.
• May 25th, 2026: Memorial Day Holiday 
• May 26th through September 8th, 2026: BOTH Disney World Water Parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon — will be OPEN for the summer! 
• May 26th through September 8th, 2026: Disney World Resort hotel guests can visit either of the Water Parks FOR FREE on their arrival day!
• May 26th through September 8th, 2026: For the second year in a row, Cool KIDS’ SUMMER will bring some really cool offerings to Disney World during the hottest months of the year! Disney Character experiences will EXPAND throughout the Resort, including special appearances at select Resort hotels, the return of GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT, and Toy Story characters joining guests dining at Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe restaurant for Jessie’s Roundup, extra Disney pals in the parks for Early Entry, and MORE!

Looking for travel tips and info for May? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an May trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for May here.

Walt Disney World in June

Summer break is ON in June in Walt Disney World! While you can expect rainstorms picking up for the summer season, you can also often anticipate extended hours in the parks to accommodate the increased crowd levels.

Important dates and happenings to know for June 2026 include the following:

• The last day of the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is June 1st, 2026. 
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: BOTH Disney World Water Parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon — will be OPEN!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: Disney World Resort hotel guests can visit either of the Water Parks FOR FREE on their arrival day!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: For the second year in a row, Cool KIDS’ SUMMER will bring some really cool offerings to Disney World during the hottest months of the year! Disney Character experiences will EXPAND throughout the Resort, including special appearances at select Resort hotels, the return of GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT, and Toy Story characters joining guests dining at Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe restaurant for Jessie’s Roundup, extra Disney pals in the parks for Early Entry, and MORE!
• Flavors of Florida ran from June 27th – August 10th, 2025 in Disney Springs. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!

Looking for travel tips and info for June? Click any of the links below:

• Find the Disney World Park Hours for June here. 
• From weather to crowds and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a JUNE trip to Disney World!

Walt Disney World in July

Celebrate Independence Day — and more — in Walt Disney World in July!

Important dates and happenings to know for July 2026 include the following:

• July 4th is Independence Day in the United States!
• Magic Kingdom will present 4th of July fireworks — “Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” — for THREE NIGHTS in 2026, on July 3rd, 4th AND 5th. 
• “Heartbeat of Freedom” is the special fireworks finale in EPCOT presented on July 4th immediately following the Luminous fireworks show. Stay tuned for 2026 confirmation!
• EPCOT also often celebrates the 4th of July with some VERY special character appearances ONLY on that date!
• Flavors of Florida ran from June 27th – August 10th, 2025 in Disney Springs. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: BOTH Disney World Water Parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon — will be OPEN!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: Disney World Resort hotel guests can visit either of the Water Parks FOR FREE on their arrival day!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: For the second year in a row, Cool KIDS’ SUMMER will bring some really cool offerings to Disney World during the hottest months of the year! Disney Character experiences will EXPAND throughout the Resort, including special appearances at select Resort hotels, the return of GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT, and Toy Story characters joining guests dining at Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe restaurant for Jessie’s Roundup, extra Disney pals in the parks for Early Entry, and MORE!

Looking for travel tips and info for July? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a JULY trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for July here. 

Walt Disney World in August

Surprise! August heralds in the beginning of AUTUMN to Walt Disney World (albeit, a little early 😉 ) with the arrival of fall decorations on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. in preparation for the park’s Halloween celebrations!

Important dates and happenings to know for August 2026 include the following:

• Flavors of Florida ran from June 27th – August 10th, 2025 in Disney Springs. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: BOTH Disney World Water Parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon — will be OPEN!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: Disney World Resort hotel guests can visit either of the Water Parks FOR FREE on their arrival day!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: For the second year in a row, Cool KIDS’ SUMMER will bring some really cool offerings to Disney World during the hottest months of the year! Disney Character experiences will EXPAND throughout the Resort, including special appearances at select Resort hotels, the return of GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT, and Toy Story characters joining guests dining at Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe restaurant for Jessie’s Roundup, extra Disney pals in the parks for Early Entry, and MORE!
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival ran from August 28th – November 22nd, 2025. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!

Looking for travel tips and info for August? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an August trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for August here. 

Walt Disney World in September

Planning to visit Walt Disney World in September? Lower crowd levels and the ongoing EPCOT Food and Wine Festival are typically what you’ll experience… and there’s plenty more to consider (including the potential for some interesting weather patterns)!

Important dates and happenings to know for September 2026 include the following:

• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: BOTH Disney World Water Parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon — will be OPEN!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: Disney World Resort hotel guests can visit either of the Water Parks FOR FREE on their arrival day!
• ONGOING: May 26th through September 8th, 2026: For the second year in a row, Cool KIDS’ SUMMER will bring some really cool offerings to Disney World during the hottest months of the year! Disney Character experiences will EXPAND throughout the Resort, including special appearances at select Resort hotels, the return of GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT, and Toy Story characters joining guests dining at Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe restaurant for Jessie’s Roundup, extra Disney pals in the parks for Early Entry, and MORE!
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival ran from August 28th – November 22nd, 2025. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!

Looking for travel tips and info for September? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a September trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for September here. 

Walt Disney World in October

BOO! Happy Halloween, my friends… It’s October in Walt Disney World! There are MANY more treats than tricks (like more Festival fun, for instance) to know about when it comes to an October trip.

Important dates and happenings to know for October 2026 include the following:

• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival ran from August 28th – November 22nd, 2025. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• Festive fall and Halloween snacks are on the scene in October for Spooky Season!

Looking for travel tips and info for October? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an October trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for October here.

Walt Disney World in November

November ushers in the start of the Holiday Season in Walt Disney World, and no area of the Resort goes without a festive touch. Find out what you can look forward to — and should prepare for — with a November trip to Walt Disney World!

Important dates and happenings to know for November 2026 include the following:

• The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival ran from August 28th – November 22nd, 2025. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• Disney Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• Thursday, November 26th is Thanksgiving Day in 2026.
• The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• The Candlelight Processional is a beloved tradition during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and runs for the duration of the event.

Looking for travel tips and info for November? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an November trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for November here. 

Walt Disney World in December

It’s called “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” around the globe… and that’s no less true of Walt Disney World in December! “Oh, what fun it is…”

Important dates and happenings to know for December 2026 include the following:

• ONGOING: The Holiday Season typically runs through December 31st, bringing with it stunning decorations, special events, an entire Holiday FESTIVAL, and — of course! — the best of the SEASON’S EATINGS (that means holiday SNACKS!) to celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
• ONGOING: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• ONGOING:
• Disney Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays traditionally runs through December 30th. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
• The Candlelight Processional is a beloved tradition during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and runs for the duration of the event.
• Magic Kingdom traditionally shows an exclusive New Year’s fireworks display, ‘Fantasy In The Sky’, on both December 30th and December 31st at two times each night. Stay tuned for 2026 confirmation!
• EPCOT also traditionally hosts a special New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular each year on December 31st. Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration takes place at 11:54 PM to count down to the new year. Stay tuned for 2026 confirmation!
• Significant dates for the 2026 Holiday Season include:
  • December 4th through December 12th — Hanukkah 
  • December 24th — Christmas Eve
  • December 25th — Christmas Day
  • December 26th — Kwanzaa starts
  • December 31st — New Year’s Eve

Looking for travel tips and info for December? Click any of the links below:

• From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an December trip to Disney World!
• Find the Disney World Park Hours for December here.