Seasonal & Events

Festivals, holidays and the best times of year to visit Walt Disney World — what each season is like and how to plan around it.

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Seasonal

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival: 2026 Guide

Your guide to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in 2026 — what's included, how the booths work, tips for eating smart, and the best times to visit.

8 min read

two lighted jack-o-lanterns during night time

Seasonal

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2026 — tickets, what's included, tips, and whether it's worth the extra cost.

8 min read

Spaceship Earth lit up at night at EPCOT

Seasonal

Every EPCOT Festival in 2026, Mapped Out

Dates, must-try booths, and which EPCOT festival is best for first-timers — the 2026 lineup mapped.

10 min read

The EPCOT monorail passing spring flower beds at Walt Disney World

When to Go

The Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World in 2026

A family's honest 2026 guide to the best time to visit Disney World — lowest-crowd weeks, weather trade-offs, and dates to avoid.

9 min read