Does Disney do anything in January?


Does Disney do anything in January? January's big draws are the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and the Walt Disney World Marathon. Aside from those events, January tends to be relatively quiet. Most guests who want to visit during the winter do so in November or December of the previous year.


How many days do you need in Disney World?

Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.


Can you bring guests to Disney pools?

In order to ensure that resort guests can enjoy their pool without overcrowding, Disney only allows guests staying at that resort to use the pool.


What is the most expensive time to go to Disney World?

As previously mentioned, the winter holidays are one of the most expensive times of year to visit Disney World, and the week of Christmas and New Year's is typically the priciest period to visit. July Fourth, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and other federal holidays are also going to be more crowded and expensive.


Does it rain a lot in Disney World in January?

Disney World pools are open year-round and heated to about 84°F so it's possible to get to swim even in January, though those days aren't super common. While it may rain some in January, it is less common than other times of the year.


Is January a good time to go to Disney?

Welcome to planDisney! Walt Disney World Resort in January traditionally tends to be a great time to visit the Parks because the crowds on average are lower and the weather is cool. However, over the years I have found that the secret is out and it's not as empty as one would assume.


Why is Disney so crowded in February?

The second half of the month is super busy with Presidents' Day Weekend and the runDisney Princess 1/2 Marathon. Sometimes Mardi Gras can fall in February, too, and that can bring in plenty of extra guests as they take advantage of school breaks. Refurbishments are common in February.


Is January too cold for Disney?

It is never too cold to visit the Walt Disney World theme parks! The temperature in January in Orlando can obviously vary, but the historical average high is 71 degrees, and the average low is about 50.


Are Disney pools heated in January?

All of the Disney World resort and park pools are heated all year round to 82 degrees.


Is it cheaper to go to Disney in January?

The cheapest time to go to Disney World is January, with prices increasing from the end of January into Presidents Day weekend. Once that weekend passes, the cheapest times are July through mid-September and a few scattered dates—particularly at Value Hotels—in October through December.


Is January a busy month for Disney?

January is a month of extremes at Disney World; you have crazy crowds until everyone heads home from Christmas vacation followed by some of the lowest crowds of the year with a short spike in the crowds for Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. Here's what you need to know before you go!


What is the slowest month at Disney?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.


What day of the week is slowest at Disney?

In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.


What is the slowest day at Disney World?

The Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World is the most visiting theme park in the world so one of the other most popular questions we receive is, which day of the week is the slowest at Magic Kingdom? And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park.


What is the cheapest month to go to Disney?

Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.