WDW Magazine December 2016 - 2017 Crowds at WDW | Page 28
events , and more – with the ultimate goal of spreading crowds out throughout the year by making low season more affordable and peak season more expensive .
But they ’ re called Value and Peak for a reason , and crowds aren ’ t the only things to consider . Here are the things you should expect during Value , Regular , and Peak season at WDW :
Cost - In Value season , single-day tickets are the most affordable , which is perfect for Orlando visitors only planning to spend one day at Disney . For those staying longer , room discounts and popular package promotions like Free Dining are most often offered during these times of year – for the very good reason of trying to draw in guests during a “ slow ” time . If you are looking for bang for your buck , this is a great time to go .
Crowds - Value season draws the lowest crowds of the year . This doesn ’ t mean you ’ ll have the parks all to yourself , but you also won ’ t be waiting in three-hour lines for everything . Shorter wait times for attractions , and the ability to more easily book coveted FastPass + or Advanced Dining Reservations because of less competition are big perks at this time of year . But on the flip side , fewer guests mean shorter operating hours ( it ’ s not unusual for parks to close between 5:00-9:00 PM ), and more refurbishments both at resorts and on attractions .
Weather - In Value season , you ’ re going to take a gamble with weather . That may always be true in finicky Florida , but especially so during Disney ’ s Value season . It may not be so cold where you ’ re from , but it ’ s going to be chilly in Florida . In the winter , you ’ ll need pants and jackets , and it ’ s not likely you ’ ll be swimming at your resort . In the fall , you have hurricanes to
events , and more – with the ultimate goal of spreading crowds out throughout the year by making low season more affordable and peak season more expensive .
But they ’ re called Value and Peak for a reason , and crowds aren ’ t the only things to consider . Here are the things you should expect during Value , Regular , and Peak season at WDW :
VALUE SEASON
Cost - In Value season , single-day tickets are the most affordable , which is perfect for Orlando visitors only planning to spend one day at Disney . For those staying longer , room discounts and popular package promotions like Free Dining are most often offered during these times of year – for the very good reason of trying to draw in guests during a “ slow ” time . If you are looking for bang for your buck , this is a great time to go .
Crowds - Value season draws the lowest crowds of the year . This doesn ’ t mean you ’ ll have the parks all to yourself , but you also won ’ t be waiting in three-hour lines for everything . Shorter wait times for attractions , and the ability to more easily book coveted FastPass + or Advanced Dining Reservations because of less competition are big perks at this time of year . But on the flip side , fewer guests mean shorter operating hours ( it ’ s not unusual for parks to close between 5:00-9:00 PM ), and more refurbishments both at resorts and on attractions .
Weather - In Value season , you ’ re going to take a gamble with weather . That may always be true in finicky Florida , but especially so during Disney ’ s Value season . It may not be so cold where you ’ re from , but it ’ s going to be chilly in Florida . In the winter , you ’ ll need pants and jackets , and it ’ s not likely you ’ ll be swimming at your resort . In the fall , you have hurricanes to