Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Plan Your Trip
Theme Park Trip Planner
Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort draw millions of visitors to
Orlando, the theme-park capital of the world, every year, and there are a
handful of lesser-known parks beyond their gates. Here's the bottom line on
what's what and how to tackle them.
When to Go
Peak Periods
Crowds and prices soar during US school vacations, including summer (June through
August), spring break (March through mid-April), Thanksgiving weekend (late Novem-
ber) and, especially, the week between Christmas and New Year's. If at all possible, do
not visit during these high seasons.
Slow Times
The slowest times are mid-January through February, September through mid-October,
the first half of May, and the few weeks in between Thanksgiving weekend and mid-
December.
Special Events
Some events worth planning for are the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (late
September through early November), Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (November
to mid-December), and Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights (October).
