Disney World in September 2024
September is a great time to visit Disney World - it is still hot but the kids are back in school and the crowds are low. Keep reading to find out about crowds, closures and special events during your September trip to Disney World.
Average High: 89° f
Average Low: 72° f
Average Monthly Precipitation: 6.31"
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Disney World Ride Closures and Refurbishments in September 2024:
Magic Kingdom - Due to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (separately ticketed event) the Magic Kingdom will close early and regular evening fireworks will not be offered on party nights. 2024 Dates: August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30. September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29. October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 2024. Click here for more information.
Magic Kingdom - Jungle Cruise closed August 26 - October 17th.
Epcot - Test Track closed until further notice for a major refurbishment.
Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed until November 3, 2024. Typhoon Lagoon water park is open, but will close for refurbishment on November 4th.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort - Barbados Leisure pool closed until sometime this month. The main pool and other resort pools remain open.
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - Room refurbishments will occur from now until November 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas - Exterior refurbishments will occur from now until December 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.
Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course - Open now as a 14-hole course. Full 18-holes coming later this year.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake Tower - room refurbishments will take place from September 2024 - September 2025. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.
The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.
Click here for Universal Orlando closures and refurbishments.
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Special Events at Disney World in September:
The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.
The Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road (Disney Springs) 2024 Dates to Be Announced. Four days of spectacular Irish music and entertainment.
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - Select night at Magic Kingdom / 2024 Party Dates to be Announced. This is a specially ticketed event - you cannot use your Magic Your Way or Park Hopper Ticket - and is a lot of fun for families. Ticket prices range from $99 to $199 + tax depending on the date and age of participant. These parties include special activities, a parade, fireworks, rides and trick-or-treating and many guests wear costumes. Remember that this time of year can still be hot so choose costumes that will be comfortable. Warning: The Magic Kingdom generally closes early to the public on party nights and won't have the Disney Happily Ever After fireworks on these nights. Restaurant reservations in the resorts closest to the Magic Kingdom fill early on these nights.
Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival - 2024 Dates to be Announced. This very popular event is included with your regular Epcot admission although there are special events related to this festival that do have a separate fee. Enjoy food and wine themed demonstrations. Chefs and winemakers from around the globe have booths were you can savor the amazing flavors available for sale- both in full meals and in snack sized portions. Tip: This is a very popular event so the weekends will be more crowded than usual at Epcot as locals and annual passholders come to take in the festivities. Weekdays, especially Mondays, will be much less crowded.
Disney Springs - Lego Store Events - The Lego Store offers periodic activities like building events or Lego Club meetings, and special offers. Click here for the current month and next month's calendar.
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Crowd Warnings for Disney World in September:
Thoughts on Early Entry - Every day, all four Disney World theme parks open 30 to 60 minutes prior to the general posted opening time for guests staying at the official Disney World resort hotels and select “Good Neighbor” hotels. This is a fantastic perk for those who qualify and is a great time to ride one or two popular rides. It is still a good idea for off-site guests to arrive prior to posted park opening time because the first hour of the day tends to be less crowded but you’ll also see crowds decrease for the last two (2) hours before closing.
Be smart about Character Breakfast reservations - Even though the crowds are low, I still want you to be careful about Character Breakfast reservations because the theme parks are at their least crowded and coolest when the parks first open for the day. There is no good reason to sit in a restaurant when lines are at their shortest and then go into the theme park when the day is heating up and the lines have already started to form. A character lunch or dinner that gets you out of the direct sun and out of the crowds later in the day can be a better plan. At the very least, book a late character breakfast seating and treat it like brunch - this will still let you enjoy the short lines just after park opening before sitting down to eat.
Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios - At this point, there is at least one Fantasmic! performance scheduled for every night in September. When there are two peformances scheduled, second performance will always be less crowded than the first. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes and the lake catches fire, which can be frightening to some small children.
Save time and money by having snacks, bottled water and other food items delivered directly to your resort by Garden Grocer - Click HERE for more information.
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