The Walt Disney Company appears to be admitting that August and September of 2025 are looking very uncrowded at Walt Disney World. And the solution the company offers for people wanting to see it even less crowded? Well… but VIP events, of course!
Here’s the segments from the Disney Parks Blog that you won’t believe:
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Best Time to Visit Disney World for the Lowest Prices
Use the calendar on the Theme Park Ticket page to view the lowest-priced days at a glance. Summer offers many of the lowest-priced dates, including some of the least expensive ones in August and September. Last minute trip, anyone?
Keep the offers page in your rotation to see some of our best Disney deals, like 50% off kids tickets this summer or a free dining plan with 2026 vacations (for kids ages 3-9).
Tips for saving on your Disney trip:
- Adjusting your dates by even one or two days (especially around major holidays) can unlock big savings on both tickets and hotels – just like when you’re looking for a great flight deal. Can you travel a day earlier or stay a day later?
- Deal hunters can even stack some offers to find better value, like a great resort room discount and our 3-Day, 3-Park ticket offer.
- Park hours are typically longer in the summer, which means there’s more time to explore.
Best Time to Visit Disney World for Lower Crowds
We know many guests are looking for ways to experience the theme parks with fewer crowds. Typically, summer (with its longer hours), early September, and a couple of weeks before the holidays are good times to plan around.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy more magic in less time is at an After Hours event. These limited-capacity, separately ticketed events offer access to some of the most popular attractions with shorter wait times, smaller crowds, and snacks included.
- After Hours events in 2025 take place at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Typhoon Lagoon, with the final scheduled dates in September.
- Treats like ice cream, popcorn, and bottled beverages are included.
- Staying at a Disney Resort? On check-in day, use the waterpark admission included with your resort stay before heading to the park in the evening.
Resort perk: If you’re staying with us at a Deluxe Resort hotel, look for extended evening hours on the calendar and enjoy up to two hours extra after the park closes on select nights.
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Now don’t get me wrong… they’re not outright admitting that crowds have crashed… but they’re also telling on-the-fence families that crowds are light and prices in sight of what frugal folks need if they’ll just please stop on by this month. That’s as close to a plea from Disney as I’ve seen in years. And given that this Labor Day Weekend has been lighter than usual, complete with power outages that may have impacted revenues even more, it’s not hard to see that Disney need folks to go to the parks in a way they probably haven’t experienced in a very, very long time.
At least… that’s my read on it. What’s yours?
