TripVibzWorst times to visit Orlando
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Orlando — and what to do instead.
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Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
January
Christmas to New Year's — avoid. Christmas week through early January is one of the most crowded times at the theme parks.
Winter low season — good. After the New Year rush, mild weather around 75°F, few rainy days and discounted accommodation make this the low season.
February
Winter low season — good. After the New Year rush, mild weather around 75°F, few rainy days and discounted accommodation make this the low season.
March
Spring break — avoid. March to mid-April. Spring break crowds fill the theme parks; the third week of March is often the busiest.
April
Spring break — avoid. March to mid-April. Spring break crowds fill the theme parks; the third week of March is often the busiest.
May
Early May lull — good. Crowds and prices drop between spring break and summer vacation, though highs already reach the upper 80s.
June
Summer crowds and storms — avoid. Summer vacation crowds peak, highs often top 90°F, and afternoon thunderstorms are likely. Early July is especially busy.
July
Summer crowds and storms — avoid. Summer vacation crowds peak, highs often top 90°F, and afternoon thunderstorms are likely. Early July is especially busy.
August
Peak hurricane season — avoid. Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider insurance.
Summer crowds and storms — avoid. Summer vacation crowds peak, highs often top 90°F, and afternoon thunderstorms are likely. Early July is especially busy.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — busy. Late August to late November. Food and drink booths spread around EPCOT's World Showcase for most of the fall.
September
Peak hurricane season — avoid. Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider insurance.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — busy. Late August to late November. Food and drink booths spread around EPCOT's World Showcase for most of the fall.
October
Peak hurricane season — avoid. Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Watch forecasts and consider insurance.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — busy. Late August to late November. Food and drink booths spread around EPCOT's World Showcase for most of the fall.
November
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — busy. Late August to late November. Food and drink booths spread around EPCOT's World Showcase for most of the fall.
December
Pre-Christmas lull — good. The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are quiet at the parks, with holiday decorations already up.
Christmas to New Year's — avoid. Christmas week through early January is one of the most crowded times at the theme parks.