Guide to Going to Disney World in January 2026
Are you going to planning a trip to Disney World in January? If you wait until after the New Year to visit Disney World, you are going to find it a great time to visit with lower park attendance and new experiences to enjoy. Wondering about crowds, weather, and park experiences in January? We have everything you need to know!
What You Need to Know about Going to Disney World in January
Crowds at Disney World in January
While Disney World is crowded nearly every month, there are only two major parts of January that you need to avoid.
If you have studied our Disney World crowd calendar, you know that historically, January can be busy most weekends due to events.
Dates to Avoid:
January 1-5: Winter Break for most schools
January 7-11: Disney World Marathon
January 30-Feb 1: National High School Cheerleading Championship (Div II)
Disney World Events in January
Festival of the Arts
January 16 to February 23, 2026, guests at EPCOT will get to experience this free festival (with the purchase of a park ticket).
The Festival of the Arts brings together food, art, music, and more.
Enjoy artistic displays by talented Disney Imagineers, try beautiful culinary treats that are both visually appealing and delicious, and enjoy Disney Broadway concerts!
January Weather in Disney World
The weather is cooler in January than in most other times of the year, with an average high temperature of 71°F (which is pretty mild for Florida)!
You will definitely want to bring the right clothes for this time of year!
What to Wear to Disney in January
- Jeans/ Pants
- Short Sleeve Tops
- Long Sleeve Tops
- Sweatshirts
- Lightweight Sweaters
Favorite Disney World Winter Clothing
You don't get many times of years to wear winter clothes at Disney, but if you are travelling to Disney World in January and February, here are some pieces you might want to bring with you.
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I don’t go to Disney as much as I used to because of prices and parking prices. Also fast passes are gone. I am 82 years old and don’t know to use these new phones. Disney wants everyone to do everything on these phones. Its gotten to complacated for me. To costly for a fan even for a Florida resident. Jerry Elmore