We're a homeschooling family of six and we LOVE Disney. We're preparing for our seventh Disney trip in September. I feel like we are much more knowledgeable now than we were 14 years ago during our first Disney trip.
We've visited during July, August, January and September. Our absolute favorite times are January and September. The crowds are WAY lower and it's not so blasted hot!
January is a great time weather wise but the downfall for us is that the parks don't stay open as late after they have marathon weekend (which is when we have visited both times in January) park hours change to accommodate those lower numbers and you don't get as much park time. The plus side to January, in my opinion, is the weather, it's heaven! You're cool in the morning (there were days when I wore scarves and vests) and then by 3 or 4 you're warm, but not melting!
September though, I think, is our favorite time. The crowds are low because most everyone has gone back to school (one huge advantage to homeschooling) it's cooler (not by a lot but it's better than July) and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! It's our fav!!! So much fun.
I've included the crowd calendar for the year. Any time really is a great time to go, it is Disney after all... but I like to be able to actually walk down main street instead of fighting summer crowds.
Thank you to Your Magical Vacation for the crowd calendar!
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