Hold up. Can you believe it? It’s almost 2025 and that means your Disney World trip is just about here!!

You’ll definitely want to keep an eye on the 2025 calendar so that you know what’s happening at the parks and if you need to catch any events. Also, there’s nothing like planning ahead and missing out on the crowds! To those points, we’re here with a helping hand because we want you to know about all the best times to come to Disney World in 2025!

Hear me when I say that the “best time” to visit Disney World is highly subjective, meaning that perfect time is different for everyone. That being said, there are specific times throughout the year when the crowd have thinned a bit and the weather is just perfect!

After the holidays and on into February

This is when the holiday crowds are gone, kids are back in school, and the parks are somewhat “peaceful” again. Don’t even get us started on that January and February weather. It’s like the chef’s kiss on those long parks days on your feet.

Also, this is when the ride wait times are some of the shortest of the year. The ticket prices also become a little more budget-friendly.

Around the first week of March

If you find January and February to be a little bit cold (I see you native Floridians!), you’ll want to head to Disney World from late February to that first week of March. It’s your time to shine! The temperatures are quite nice and the crowds tend to be pretty manageable.

The ticket prices from around the beginning of March are also pretty reasonable, which makes it a really good time to explore the parks without all the craziness.

After Easter and on into early May

It’s Spring at Disney World and that means Easter is behind us (and so are those spring break crowds too)! The weather is also just so perfect which makes it the best time to visit during EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival.

The weather isn’t the only thing that great about this time. The ticket prices are also typically reasonable (dare-we-say budget-friendly??). After Easter and into May basically checks off all the boxes.

Last week of August

Let’s just be honest and say we’re thrilled that school is back in session in Florida during this time which means the crowds have really thinned out (yay for shorter wait times!).

The only thing you do have to keep in mind is that August is the start of the hurricane season for Florida (technically from June – November). Disney World sometimes closes or shifts hours for hurricanes. 2024 was quite a year for that (Helene and Milton), so just keep it in mind and keep an eye on the weather forecast.

Overall, the weather, crowds, and the ticket prices are all pretty manageable in late August.

From early to mid-November

I know you love the holidays at Disney World (we do too!) and there might not be a better time to experience both Halloween and Christmas decor than from early to mid-November.

Also, the crowd level tends to thin out, which helps relax the mood. Don’t even get us started about the temperature. Mid-60’s to mid-70’s feels downright glorious for all the walking you’ll do in Disney World.

The first two weeks of December

I know we just talked about the holidays, but if Christmas at Disney World is your thing and you don’t jive with the crowds, you can get the best of the holiday season during these two weeks. You’ll be able to experience all the festive decor all around Disney World.

The temperature in December rides from the 50s to the 70s, which is downright delightful if you’re headed to Magic Kingdom to enjoy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Also, ticket prices and crowd levels tend to spike during the Christmas and New Year’s weeks.

New attractions in 2025

Go to a water park for free

First up, let’s talk about a brand-new perk for you starting in 2025! If you will be staying at one of the Disney-owned hotels, you’ll be able to get FREE entrance into one of Disney World’s water parks on the day you check in to your hotel! That means, when you check in, you can then go and hit up either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach (depending on which one is open during your trip) without needing a ticket.

Make sure to take advantage of this if you and your crew are interested in a pool day on your check-in day!

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There’s a new Zootopia show!

Sometimes we have to say goodbye to attractions in Disney World. In 2025, the “It’s Tough to be a Bug” show in Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life is getting replaced by a brand-new Zootopia-themed show called “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” Your favorite characters from the film like Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and more will be taking you “on an adventure through different biomes seen in the film.”

Winter 2025 is the current timeline for when the show will debut, so you might want to hit up Disney World during the holidays to be among the first to see it.

Read more about the new Zootopia show

A new nighttime parade in Magic Kingdom

There’s a new nighttime parade in Magic Kingdom coming and we couldn’t be more excited!! It will be called “Disney Starlight,” and will be wowing us by using “the latest technology” to tell new stories about our favorite classic Disney characters.

We truly can’t wait to catch glimpses of those illuminated floats when Disney Starlight premieres in summer 2025.

Read more about Disney Starlight

Test Track 3.0

We are “patiently” waiting while Test Track undergoes it’s reimagining with a completely new theme, scenes, and more! Now, we don’t yet know what all the new ride will feature, except for some concept art teasing a nod to World of Motion.

As we said, everything about this ride will be changing — even the exterior entrance to the ride! Its reopening in 2025 can’t come soon enough!

What Will Disney World Change at Test Track? Here Are the 5 Biggest Theories

There’s a new villains-themed show coming to Hollywood Studios

The new doesn’t stop yet. There will be a Disney Villains new show in Hollywood Studios set to open in summer 2025. It will take place in what is now the Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy and will transform the space into the “mysterious reflective realm of the Magic Mirror.”

We can’t wait to see the performances by our favorite baddies like Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent!

Learn More About A NEW Villains Show Is Coming to Disney World

“The Little Mermaid” in Hollywood Studios

Summer 2025 is already stacked, but you’ll also be able to look forward to a new show called “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure” coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It will open in the summer of 2025.

The new show will be a reimagined show inspired by the original animated classic from Walt Disney Animation Studios. “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure” will premiere at the Animation Courtyard theater. When it opens, we can expect musical numbers like “Part of Your World,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and “Kiss the Girl!”

There’s a pirate lounge!

While you’re kicking it at Magic Kingdom, you’ll also be able to hang out with pirates at the Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern. Pirates of all ages are encouraged to “gather to tell their tales!”

This spot is going to have some ridiculously fun pirate-inspired drinks and treats, and we can’t wait until it opens in 2025.

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Visit a Spaceship Earth-themed lounge because why not?

Talking about lounges, over in EPCOT, Disney is creating a lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth! The lounge will have a sleek look inspired by the “stories, shapes and enduring legacy” of Spaceship Earth.

While this new lounge won’t be inside of Spaceship Earth, it will still be pretty awesome when it opens in 2025!

More details about the Spaceship Earth lounge

Your 2025 Disney World trip is coming up sooner than you think, so keep these dates and events in mind as you plan for your magical vacation! Until then, keep it right here at DFB for all the latest from Disney!

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