Mom and daughter on Expedition Everest; Animal Kingdom
  • On May 29, 2012
    Yun-bin from HI Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I'm planning my first trip to DisneyWorld and have two dates: 9/11/2012 to 9/29/2012 or 1/8/2013 to 1/16/2013. Just wondering which week is the better time to go to DisneyWorld as far as weather because September is the leak of hurricane season.

    Hi there, Yun-Bin!

    The two ranges you have given me lead me to an easy answer: the January date is much more appealing. The weather is, as you point out, not only free from any conditions that might spawn a hurricane, but cool, dry, and sunny.

    Additionally, the crowd levels in January drop considerably after the first week of the new year. With the exception of Marathon Weekend (next year falling January 10-13), you'll find the crowds to be manageable.

    The same holds true, for the most part, for September. The weather, though, is very warm and humid, and afternoon showers are still more of a probability than a possibility.

    Incidentally, a quick look at some historical weather data (http://flhurricane.com/wiki/Hurricane_History_for_East_Central_Florida) revealed that the last storm to affect Orlando was Hurricane Erin, which hit in October 1995.

    On select nights between September 11 and November 2, 2012, you can purchase tickets to my favorite event, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This super-fun bash might be incentive enough to make the switch to September, particularly if you love Halloween.

    What a wonderful dilemma to have, right?

    Have a wonderful trip!

    See you later, celebrator,
    -Deborah B.



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Meet the Panelist: Deborah, Florida

As a Florida native, my life has always included Walt Disney World. Now I share that magic with my husband and my sons, ages seven and eight. In between trips to the World, I teach for the Department of English at the University of South Florida. Learn More About Deborah

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