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Disney World 2026: Eight Peak Weeks Travelers Should Avoid

Disney’s demand-based calendar puts Magic Kingdom at a $209 peak, with late August to early September as the cheapest window.

Overview

  • New guidance published January 27 flags eight high-demand windows when prices and crowds surge, starting with Presidents’ Day week from February 13–22.
  • Spring Break drives sustained peak conditions from mid-March through late April, with Easter week identified as March 30–April 5.
  • Independence Day travel pushes another spike from July 3–12, followed by a fall bump around Columbus Day from October 9–18.
  • The year’s costliest holiday periods are Thanksgiving week (November 20–27), Christmas week (December 18–25), and the New Year’s window (December 26–31).
  • Magic Kingdom single-day tickets range from about $139 on the cheapest days to $209 at peak, with Spring Break hovering near $184–$189 and Animal Kingdom around $169 during the July window; late August to early September is highlighted as the lower-cost period at roughly $164 for Magic Kingdom.