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Great Times to Visit Walt Disney World Resort

When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World Resort? Let us suggest the weeks highlighted below. Most of these are when rates are among the lowest of the year. Even better, many fall during times when the weather may be most comfortable, crowds may be lightest—and there are great events and activities!

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Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: January2009 to March 2009

  • Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
  • The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

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    The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park is a massive seasonal display featuring millions of holiday lights perfectly synchronized to music.

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

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    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT - May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: Febraruy 2009 to April 2009

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT-May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: March 2009 to May 2009

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT-May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: Apri2009 to June 2009

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT-May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

  • Star Wars Weekends
  • Star Wars™ Weekends

    June 6, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT-June 29, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Star Wars Weekends is a summer special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates George Lucas' classic sci-fi movie series. Join Jedi Masters, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: May 2009 to July 2009

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT-May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

  • Star Wars Weekends
  • Star Wars™ Weekends

    June 6, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT-June 29, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Star Wars Weekends is a summer special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates George Lucas' classic sci-fi movie series. Join Jedi Masters, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Festival of the Masters
  • Festival of the Masters

    November 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST-November 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST

    Dates: November 13, 2009 - November 15, 2009
    Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival held in autumn at Downtown Disney Area featuring over 100 award-winning artists.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: June 2009 to August 2009

  • Star Wars Weekends
  • Star Wars™ Weekends

    June 6, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT-June 29, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Star Wars Weekends is a summer special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates George Lucas' classic sci-fi movie series. Join Jedi Masters, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Festival of the Masters
  • Festival of the Masters

    November 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST-November 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST

    Dates: November 13, 2009 - November 15, 2009
    Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival held in autumn at Downtown Disney Area featuring over 100 award-winning artists.

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT-May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

  • White flower bouquet with glass slipper and tiara
  • Disney Fairy Tale Weddings

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    Walk down the aisle of your very own fairy tale come true. Whether you desire an intimate or a grand event, we make it magical with the enchantment of Disney's Wedding Pavilion, custom planning, and unparalleled style.

  • International Food & Wine Festival
  • Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

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    Dates: September 25, 2009 - November 8, 2009
    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an autumn special event that transforms Epcot theme park into a food and wine lover's paradise with specialty food items, culinary events, wine seminars and live musical entertainment.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: July 2009 to September 2009

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Festival of the Masters
  • Festival of the Masters

    November 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST-November 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST

    Dates: November 13, 2009 - November 15, 2009
    Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival held in autumn at Downtown Disney Area featuring over 100 award-winning artists.

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT-May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

  • White flower bouquet with glass slipper and tiara
  • Disney Fairy Tale Weddings

    -

    Walk down the aisle of your very own fairy tale come true. Whether you desire an intimate or a grand event, we make it magical with the enchantment of Disney's Wedding Pavilion, custom planning, and unparalleled style.

  • International Food & Wine Festival
  • Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

    -

    Dates: September 25, 2009 - November 8, 2009
    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an autumn special event that transforms Epcot theme park into a food and wine lover's paradise with specialty food items, culinary events, wine seminars and live musical entertainment.

  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

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    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort:August 2009 to October 2009

  • White flower bouquet with glass slipper and tiara
  • Disney Fairy Tale Weddings

    -

    Walk down the aisle of your very own fairy tale come true. Whether you desire an intimate or a grand event, we make it magical with the enchantment of Disney's Wedding Pavilion, custom planning, and unparalleled style.

  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

    March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT-May 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

    Dates: March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
    The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a special spring event. Held at Epcot Theme Park in Florida, it's filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

  • International Food & Wine Festival
  • Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

    -

    Dates: September 25, 2009 - November 8, 2009
    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an autumn special event that transforms Epcot theme park into a food and wine lover's paradise with specialty food items, culinary events, wine seminars and live musical entertainment.

  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

    -

    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Festival of the Masters
  • Festival of the Masters

    November 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST-November 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST

    Dates: November 13, 2009 - November 15, 2009
    Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival held in autumn at Downtown Disney Area featuring over 100 award-winning artists.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: September 2009 to November 2009

  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

    -

    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Festival of the Masters
  • Festival of the Masters

    November 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST-November 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST

    Dates: November 13, 2009 - November 15, 2009
    Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival held in autumn at Downtown Disney Area featuring over 100 award-winning artists.

  • Festival of the Seasons
  • Festival of the Seasons

    -

    Holiday cheer is in the air when great shopping, live entertainment and a fantastic photo op with Santa himself come together in the perfect one-stop, holiday hotspot.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: October 2009 to December 2009

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Festival of the Masters
  • Festival of the Masters

    November 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST-November 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM PST

    Dates: November 13, 2009 - November 15, 2009
    Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival held in autumn at Downtown Disney Area featuring over 100 award-winning artists.

  • Festival of the Seasons
  • Festival of the Seasons

    -

    Holiday cheer is in the air when great shopping, live entertainment and a fantastic photo op with Santa himself come together in the perfect one-stop, holiday hotspot.

  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

    -

    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.

  • Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
  • The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

    -

    The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park is a massive seasonal display featuring millions of holiday lights perfectly synchronized to music.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: November 2009 to January 2009

  • Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
  • The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

    -

    The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park is a massive seasonal display featuring millions of holiday lights perfectly synchronized to music.

  • Festival of the Seasons
  • Festival of the Seasons

    -

    Holiday cheer is in the air when great shopping, live entertainment and a fantastic photo op with Santa himself come together in the perfect one-stop, holiday hotspot.

  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

    -

    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.

Special Events at Walt Disney World Resort: December 2009 to February 2009

  • Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
  • The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

    -

    The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park is a massive seasonal display featuring millions of holiday lights perfectly synchronized to music.

  • Sportcasters at ESPN The Weekend
  • ESPN The Weekend

    -

    ESPN The Weekend is a winter special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park packed with all-star athletes, live ESPN telecasts, broadcast personalities and the opportunity to participate in interactive sports experiences with hall of famers.

  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

    -

    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.

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