Cheapest days to visit Disney: Here's what you need to know before booking your trip
Late summer and early fall trips offer best value as kids return to school and crowds drop
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Choosing the right dates can help travelers find the cheapest days to visit Walt Disney World in 2026.
Pricing and crowd analysis from Undercover Tourist, a travel-planning website that tracks Disney ticket costs, shows that prices fluctuate significantly depending on demand.
Ticket prices are generally lowest during less crowded times of the year and rise during major holidays, school breaks and special events.
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Busier periods typically include spring break in March and early April, Easter, the summer vacation months, Thanksgiving week and the late-December holiday period.
Traveling on the right days may make a Walt Disney World vacation in 2026 much more affordable. (iStock)
Prices also tend to increase around long holiday weekends and popular events such as runDisney race weekends, the site noted.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Here are some of the cheapest days to visit Walt Disney World in 2026, based on the site’s pricing data:
- Aug. 17–21, 2026
- Sept. 8–10, 2026
- Oct. 1–2 and Oct. 23–25, 2026
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Midweek visits in late summer and early fall may offer the best value, as long as trips avoid holidays and special events. (Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket)
Late August and September are among the cheapest times to visit, as many children return to school and crowd levels drop. September's crowd levels are generally the lowest, according to Undercover Tourist.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Prices also vary by park, with Magic Kingdom typically costing more than EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
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"Fall in Orlando can still be pretty warm, and August and September make up the tail end of Orlando’s rainy season. Be sure to check the weather before you visit," Undercover Tourist stated.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Admission rates may change by park, with Magic Kingdom typically costing more than EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service)
Travelers planning trips during lower-priced periods may also want to review what attractions, entertainment and park hours are available on their chosen dates.
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Undercover Tourist noted that lighter crowd periods can sometimes coincide with shorter park hours or scheduled ride refurbishments.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Travelers can also check Disney World’s special offers page for current deals or discounts that may apply to their travel dates.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Walt Disney World for comment.