Guide to Going to Disney World in October
Fall is a wonderful time of year to visit Disney World. Magic Kingdom is decorated for Halloween and EPCOT has the Food & Wine Festival in full swing! If you are planning a trip to Disney World in October, there is plenty to look forward to!
Guide to Going to Disney World in October
Here is everything you need to know about visiting Disney World this month.
Is Disney World crowded in October?
October is a time of year when the crowds at Disney World are low during the weekdays. On the weekends, the parks can get pretty busy due to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Epcot Food & Wine Festival.
If there is one time to avoid traveling to Disney World in October, it would be Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend ( Oct 11-14), but honestly, all weekends are going to be busier this month (especially at EPCOT) due to locals taking in the special events.
Disney World Events in October
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
You don’t have to be a foodie to enjoy the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
Running the entire month of October is this FREE event at EPCOT where you can dine on sample food plates and see free concerts at the amphitheater.
As part of the Food & Wine Festival, you can also enjoy FREE Eat to the Beat Concerts!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event that allows guests to trick or treat, see Disney characters dressed in costume, and some Halloween fireworks!
This month is one of the busiest months for the Halloween party, so you will want to get your tickets to Disney’s Halloween party in advance!
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Weather in October in Disney World
The average high temperature in Orlando during October is 84º.
The humidity is nearly gone, so while it is warm, it is not nearly as sticky during the day as it is in the summer months.
This marks a much drier season for Florida, and while it can rain, it usually is just a brief shower in the late afternoon.
What should I wear to Disney World in October?
You are going to want to make sure you pack clothes for warm weather and comfortable shoes.
Since it is the Halloween season, you should consider wearing some type of Halloween attire.
If you aren’t dressing up, then consider a Halloween T-Shirt.
10 of Our Favorite Disney Halloween Family Shirts
If you plan on being at the parks in the evenings, I would suggest bringing a lightweight sweater or sweatshirt that you can throw on after the sun goes down.
If you are adventurous, consider wearing a costume to the Disney Halloween party. This is certainly an event worth dressing up for! Need costume ideas?
Check out our Do it Yourself Disney Halloween Costume Guide.
If you are considering traveling to Disney World in October, we think you are going to have a marvelous time!
If you are still trying to decide on the best time to visit Disney World, be sure to check out all our Disney World crowd calendars.
