The Cheapest Time To Go To Disney World

The Cheapest Time To Go To Disney World

The Cheapest Time To Go To Disney World

This article is your guide to the cheapest time to visit Disney World in 2026! We compared the average four-day Disney World base tickets, and the cheapest time to visit Walt Disney World will typically fall in August, September, or late July. These months also have the lowest crowd levels of the year, so it would make sense that Walt Disney World would try to incentivize families to come visit during this month. This is different from years past, as we have seen crowd trends change over time with the popular holiday events in the fall and around the holidays. We also understand that families can’t always visit during the off-season in Disney World, so in that case, we recommend having your tickets start on a Wednesday, Friday, or Tuesday if possible to save the most money.

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SPECIAL NOTE: If you’re looking for the best time to visit Disney World, check out our Disney Crowd calendar!

 Disney World Crowd Calendar

When is the Cheapest Time to Visit Walt Disney World?

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The best time to go to Disney World when looking for the lowest prices is always in August and September, specifically late August, starting August 19th and extending to the end of September. This is because most kids are back in school by early September, and attendance is lower, which means cheaper tickets! In fact, families who move their vacation to start on August 18th, compared to December 24th, will automatically save $235 per person when comparing the 4-day Disney World base ticket. As a general rule of thumb, you’ll want to avoid peak times, like the holiday season or Spring Break, which historically have the highest prices. The busiest times are a great guide on when to avoid all Disney World theme parks if you want to save on tickets and time!

One of the easiest tips we can give you when shopping for the cheapest time to visit Walt Disney World Resort is to take a look at individual Disney World ticket prices, which can be found on our Disney World crowd calendar. The reason is Disney World prices now fluctuate based on the day you first plan to visit the parks. So, finding the cheapest Disney World ticket prices will also tell you when it will be the cheapest to book Disney World vacation packages. 

What are the cheapest months to visit Disney World?

In this section, we are going to go through each month and pick the cheapest time to buy Disney World tickets.

Rank Month Average Price
1 August $539.15
2 September $539.33
3 July $609.93
4 January $646.07
5 June $647.47
6 May $655.90
7 April $669.37
8 February $670.24
9 March $670.70
10 October $671.35
11 November $689.94
12 December $703.99

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Cheapest Days to Visit Walt Disney World

We understand that every family cannot always move their trip around to visit during the off-season. So for these families, we recommend always starting their park tickets on a Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday when possible. This small change can save you an extra $22 per person, depending on the time of year you are visiting.

Rank Day of Week Average Price
1 Wednesday $642.46
2 Friday $642.55
3 Tuesday $642.56
4 Sunday $642.58
5 Saturday $642.64
6 Monday $642.73
7 Thursday $642.87

Ten Cheapest Days to Visit Walt Disney World in 2026

  1. 8/18/2026 – $490.86
  2. 8/19/2026 – $495.37
  3. 9/8/2026 – $495.86
  4. 9/9/2026 – $496.88
  5. 8/20/2026 – $497.38
  6. 9/10/2026 – $500.41
  7. 8/21/2026 – $504.95
  8. 8/17/2026 – $505.34
  9. 9/11/2026 – $507.36
  10. 9/7/2026 – $508.89

Tips and Tricks for the Cheapest Time to Visit Disney World

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Here at The Park Prodigy, we are always planning our Disney trips around our crowd calendar to try to save money and avoid Disney crowds. Below are some additional tips and tricks for trying to find the cheapest time to visit Disney World: 

Always shop for the current Walt Disney World deals

Another great tip when trying to figure out the cheapest time to go to Disney World is to always ask if Disney is running any promotions or special offers on discount Disney World vacation packages! Disney will often run quick last-minute deals when times are low, and sometimes, we will even see deals that stretch out over a few months of the year.

The only downside and the main reason why we would never recommend waiting to book your trip only when Disney is running a promotion is that these deals often go fast. In many cases, there is a limited supply. The good news is even if you book a trip before a promotion comes out, you will be able to apply that promotion (if applicable) to your existing trip. That’s why booking with a travel agent like The Park Prodigy is great, we will do all the work for you!

Check one-day ticket pricing when trying to avoid the crowds.

One of the most helpful tips we can give when trying to avoid crowds and save on your next Disney vacation is to check out the one-day Disney World ticket pricing. The reason is Disney tends to sell the least expensive one-day tickets when they expect crowds to be at their lowest point throughout the year. So, if you study the ticketing system, it should allow you’ll be able to find some of the cheapest times to go to Disney for that week, month, or even entire year!

Use our Crowd Calendar

If you are planning a trip and trying to figure out the cheapest time to visit Orlando, Florida, we suggest using our Disney Crowd Calendar. This is the best tool to see how busy each theme park will be during a specific month, week, and day. Rating crowd levels on a scale from 1-10, you expect a low amount or a high number of visitors depending on the day. It’s a great reliable source, as we break down crowd levels, park hours, and even past weather.

Using this calendar is also helpful for showing the cheapest time to buy Disney tickets. Ticket prices now change based on the day, and this calendar will show you the cost of a one-day ticket on any day you select. If you keep reading, we break down the cheapest days to buy tickets for Walt Disney World with prices!

Use a Disney travel agent like The Park Prodigy.

One of the benefits of booking your Walt Disney World vacation through The Park Prodigy is we continue to check for deals and discounts even after you book! So, if Disney releases a new promotion offering an extra 30% off hotel rates, we will do our very best to call and move your reservation under the new promotion! This is just one of the ways we give back to our clients and make sure you are booking the cheapest Disney World vacation no matter when you visit. All guests looking to learn more about the benefits of using a Disney travel agent can receive a no-obligation quote here!

When is The Best Time to Visit Disney World?

Our Disney  World Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices, and average temperature. We also break down the best time to visit Disney World based on specific times of the year and special events.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Disney World Trip?

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Be sure to speak with a Disney World Travel Agent for the most recent deals and promotions. The Park Prodigy will provide a Free Quote for all Disney World Vacation Packages. The Park Prodigy can also help you save up to $20 per ticket when purchasing your Walt Disney World Tickets, and we offer promotional discounts for special events such as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tickets and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets.

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Michael Belmont

Michael Belmont is the owner at Theparkprodigy.com, an authorized Disney and Universal travel agent. He specializes in Disney and Universal theme park tickets and vacation packages, as well as daily park plans to help optimize vacation time. Michael and The Park Prodigy have been featured on ABC’s Florida affiliate, WTFV, as well as over 10 Disney focused blogs. As owner, Michael manages The Park Prodigy blog and social media, a Disney themed podcast, and a Disney and Universal focused YouTube channel. Prior to starting The Park Prodigy, Michael was a long time Disney and Universal enthusiast, frequent visitor of the parks, and even served as a Walt Disney World Cast Member in Orlando, Florida!