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2. Early November While late October is to be avoided because of Halloween guests and late November brings large crowds due to Thanksgiving break, there is a small window in early November where you can usually enjoy some lower than average crowds. Food and Wine Fest is winding down, but beware of the Wine and Dine Marathon which brings a ...

1. Early December In between Thanksgiving and Christmas is typically a safe bet, since most school kids won’t skip classes between those two major holidays. All the Christmas celebrations are in full swing, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights. Weather in Orlando is usually mild or cool, but not cold, making it a pleasant time to enjoy ...

7. February With the exception of President’s Day weekend, February as a whole is a pretty great time to visit Disney, since there are no big holidays on the horizon. Plus, for the last few years Epcot has hosted the International Festival of the Arts during this month. This short festival full of performing, visual, and culinary arts is worth ...

6. Early March Before the spring break rush, Disney World usually enjoys a little lull in attendance, as a majority of families are still holding out for their school holidays. Epcot begins the Flower and Garden Festival during this time, which is my absolute favorite time to visit with kids. Extra playgrounds and unique food offerings make this an ideal ...

5. May If you’re able, May is an ideal time to visit Disney World. Most families with school age children are not inclined to miss the last weeks of the school year, which makes the crowds very manageable. The weather is usually perfect by vacation standards, so leave plenty of time for hanging out in the resort pool and don’t ...

4. September While the summer months should be avoided if possible, September brings another downturn in attendance when the traditional school year starts back up again. One minor exception is Labor Day Weekend, which tends to be a favorite mini getaway time for semi-local Floridians. And guess what? Food and Wine Festival begins at Epcot for all all your culinary ...

While most Disney Fanatics would argue that there’s never a bad time to visit Walt Disney World, there are definitely certain times of year that are better than others. For many people, a good Disney vacation means low crowds, short lines, and easy dinner reservations. If that’s the case for you, check out these top eight times to visit Disney ...

8. Early January Between New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Weekend, the Disney crowds tend to be pretty light, probably because school aged children are back to the books after Christmas break. January is guaranteed to be cool—almost cold, sometimes—so it’s a great time to bundle up and visit the parks with a cup of hot chocolate in hand. ...

2. Be Spontaneous Now that nice tidy itinerary you’ve made? Throw it out the window. Just kidding. But you are gonna need to hold those ideals pretty loosely. Rides get shut down temporarily. Shows get cancelled or put on rain delay. The unexpected will undoubtedly mess with your itinerary. That’s OK! You’ve got your highlighted list. If Test Track goes ...

1. Relax Above all, just relax and go with the flow. You want a Disney vacation that’s high on fun and low on regrets, so the VERY best way to do that is by maintaining a positive attitude and enjoying the company of those you’re with.  Here’s to a magical vacation with NO REGRETS!