Hey there, Courtney, and welcome back to planDisney!
I love that you’re already gearing up for your next big adventure visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth. Living in Florida is somewhat of a fairy tale, really, and the weather here is some of the best in the country. But just like anywhere else, we have our best and worst times to visit.
January and February are great months to visit Disney World. The crowds that the winter holidays and
Marathon Weekend bring usually fade away around that time. Although you may run into a cheer competition or a tour group who are taking advantage of the cooler weather, it’s still a relatively fantastic time to tap into the magic. I would say that early- to mid-February are the sweet spots, but you never really know exactly what the conditions will be like until you’re there. Side note: The summer months are the start of hurricane season in Florida, so the weather is the most temperamental around then.
Hakuna Matata! The Disney Resort hotel pools are kept at a warm temperature even in the cooler “Florida winter” months. As a Central Florida resident, I rarely have any issues not being able to hop into a Disney pool when there is cooler weather. I spent my birthday at Disney World earlier this year, and it was a high of 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit for the entire trip. Although we didn’t spend any time in the pool, we would have had no issues taking a dip and we enjoyed hitting the parks with just light jackets. And Courtney, you probably wouldn’t have needed a jacket at all!
Keep in mind that the BoardWalk Inn’s pools will be closed in early 2027. Also, the
Disney Skyliner, which connects many hotels to the theme parks, will be closed for refurbishment the last week of January 2027.
AN EXTRA GEM: The
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts usually takes place around the same time that you’re eyeing for next year. I highly recommend that you check out the talented artists and the colorful treats that the festival has to offer. I personally think that it’s an underrated festival that should be experienced by everyone, especially fans of visual arts, theatre, and music.
I hope that this helps, Courtney! You have so many fun times ahead at Disney World. But in the meantime, if you have any additional questions about your vacation,
revisit us here at planDisney.
Magic always,
LeAndra