Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World, near Orlando in central Florida, is a resort with four theme parks and two water parks, popular with families and Disney fans.
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Walt Disney World is a resort complex near Orlando, in central Florida, where Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. Today it has four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. It also has two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Visitors come for rides, parades and shows, and they eat anywhere from counter service to full sit-down meals. Disney Springs, the resort's shopping and dining district, is open to visitors without park tickets.
The trip suits families with young children, Disney fans and groups that want several days of rides. Each park needs a full day of its own, so the number of park days and whether you stay on Disney property or off it shape the rest of the plan. Florida is hot and humid in summer, and afternoon thunderstorms often cut into park time. Cooler, drier weather from late fall through early spring is the usual choice for comfort. Crowds peak on holidays and school breaks.
Walt Disney World in five
- Buy tickets only on the official siteWalt Disney World sells tickets and annual passes on its own website, and resellers vary in terms. Read what each ticket covers, then match park days to your dates before you book rooms.Orlando travel guide
- Give each park its own dayMagic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom are separate parks with their own hours. Check the day's hours in the official app before you commit to dining times.
- Book dining reservations as early as the site allowsPopular restaurants fill before everything else, so open the official dining page the moment your dates are fixed. Treat a table as part of the day's plan, not a bonus.
- Decide on paid skip-the-line add-onsPaid skip-the-line options change often, so read the official rules for your dates. Short trips in slow weeks may not need one; holiday weeks may.
- Plan for heat, storms and the hurricane seasonSummer afternoons are hot and humid with daily storms, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June to November. Build in a midday break and a flexible booking.Travel insurance
Things to do in Walt Disney World
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Need to know
- Airport
- Orlando International (MCO), about 25–40 min by car
- Getting there
- Fly into Orlando, or drive from Tampa or Miami
- Getting around
- Disney buses, monorail and boats on property; a car for off-property stays
- Best base
- A Disney resort, Disney Springs area or International Drive
- Time needed
- 4–5 days for four parks; 6–7 with water parks and rest days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Cool, short linesJanuaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, short lines
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°Mild, busy weekendsFebruaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, busy weekends
- MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Spring breakMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring break
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Warm, easyAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- MayRain14 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Hot, buildingMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 187 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, building
- JuneRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low24°Hot, stormsJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 289 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, storms
- JulyRain27 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low25°Very hot, stormsJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 329 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Very hot, storms
- AugustRain26 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low25°Hot, stormsAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 327 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, storms
- SeptemberRain23 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Hurricane seasonSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 387 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Warm, fall eventsOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 164 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, fall events
- NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh25°Low17°Mild, crowdsNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, crowds
- DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Holidays, peakDecemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Holidays, peak
Average daily high and low in Orlando, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Walt Disney World
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 92%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 86%
Walt Disney World
05:00 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today24°21°86%Monday: Rain. High 24°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Tue26°21°45%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Wed30°22°50%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 50%.
- Thu31°22°20%Thursday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Fri30°21°7%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Sat26°17°5%Saturday: Clear. High 26°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sun25°16°8%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 8%.
Updated 03:30 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
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Day trips by train
- Orlando areasame region, variesOther attractions, dining and airport hotels around the parks.Read the guide
- Tampaabout 1.5 hours by carA Gulf Coast city and beaches for a day or an add-on night.Read the guide
- St. Augustineabout 2 hours by carA historic coastal town, a good break from park days.Read the guide
Before you go to Walt Disney World
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Rules for Walt Disney World, checked
- Whether you need an ESTA or a visa depends on your passport. Confirm your eligibility on the CBP ESTA site before you fly.Source
- Park entry needs a valid ticket and bag screening. Check the current ticket, reservation and bag rules on the Walt Disney World site before you go.Source
- Central Florida toll roads are cashless. Ask your rental company how it charges tolls before you drive.
- The emergency number in Florida is 911.
Plan around Walt Disney World
Hotels, airport and the wider Orlando area
Read the guideMiamiBeaches and a different Florida, a long drive south
Read the guideTampaA Gulf Coast city about 1.5 hours west
Read the guideSt. AugustineA historic town on the Atlantic coast
Read the guideAll of the USAEntry rules, parks and city trips for visitors
Read the guideESTA, explainedLanding for Orlando? Apply before booking flights
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical cover for visitors to the US
Read the guideWalt Disney World FAQ
How many days do you need at Walt Disney World?
Four or five days cover the four theme parks at a relaxed pace with a rest break. Three works if you pick two or three parks. Add days for water parks, Disney Springs or a day away.
Where should you stay for Walt Disney World?
A Disney resort suits short trips with young kids who want to be close. Disney Springs hotels and International Drive cost less but add transfers. Kissimmee homes suit big groups with a car.
What is the best time to visit Walt Disney World?
February, April and early fall are often calmer, while spring break, summer and the holidays are the most crowded. Check park hours and events for your dates on the official site.
Do you need a car at Walt Disney World?
Not if you stay on Disney property and use the buses, monorail and boats. You need one for off-property stays, Orlando airport transfers you prefer to self-drive, and day trips.
Do you need travel insurance for Walt Disney World?
It is worth checking. Medical care in the US is costly for visitors, and flights can be disrupted by storms, especially during the hurricane season from June to November.