2015 CROWDS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
The chart lower on the page shows my forecasts for 2015 crowds by week at Walt Disney World.
Dates in it are the beginning of the week, and the forecast covers the recommended Saturday-Sunday 9 day stays.
(For 2016 crowds, click here, and for 2017 crowds, see this.)
Crowd levels are ranked by week from 1-11 in the following way:
1: Lowest of the year
2: Lower
3: Low
4: Low-plus
5: Moderate-minus
6: Moderate
7: Moderate-plus
8: High-minus
9: High
10: Higher
11: Highest
HOW TO INTERPRET THE 2015 DISNEY WORLD CROWD CALENDAR
Dates are the beginning of the week.
The “low crowd” weeks–those colored green, and rated 1-4–represent the only crowd levels a family visiting for the first time, and unsure if it will ever return, should consider.
However, lower crowds, especially lowest crowds, do not always mean a better week. The lowest weeks are low for a reason–typically because they are in the hurricane or the ride closure seasons.
The “moderate crowd” weeks–those in black and rated 5-7–have crowd levels I would not recommend to first time visitors. However, I’d go during such weeks myself with no hesitation, and think these levels are OK for returning visitors who don’t need to see everything and already know how to work Walt Disney World.
The “high crowd” weeks–those in red, rated 8-11–should be avoided by everyone. They aren’t, which is why they are so high.
MY DISNEY WORLD CROWD CALENDAR GOES UP TO “11”
The influence of the Unofficial Guide  and TouringPlans.com has led almost all Disney World crowd calendars to top out at 10.
However, I’ve always thought that the really nastiest weeks of the year deserved an 11 for emphasis.
So, in homage to Spinal Tap, I assigned 11 to “highest.”
MORE ON WHEN TO GO TO WALT DISNEY WORLD
- For when to go to Walt Disney World, see this
- For the best and worst times to visit, see this
- For forecasting crowds at Walt Disney World, see this
- For the 2015 Crowd Calendar, click here
- For the 2016 Crowd Calendar, click here
- For seasonal pricing at Walt Disney World, see this
- For 2015 price seasons, see this
- For projected 2016 price seasons, see this
- For weather at Walt Disney World, see this
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150 Comments on "Disney World Crowds in 2015"
I am planning on taking my 11 year old daughter May 30 – June 6. I know this is busy time but when we could go. We have never been before. Wanting to know if you have any suggestions to make this a smooth trip? Is it worth it to do park hopper passes? Any help is appreciated.
Thinking of attending the MVMCP on the first day. That would be Nov. 8th. Have been to it on other days and it was crowded. Is the first day of the party crowded or normal crowded?
Heya Chasity!
The 19th, avoid MK
The 20th avoid Epcot
The 21st avoid MK and AK
The 22nd avoid Epcot
The 23rd avoid AK and Epcot
This close to Halloween all the MVMCPs tend to sell out, but Tuesday may be better than Thursday
Dave,
We will be going october 18th thru the 24th..will actually be in parks 19th thru the 23rd. What parks do you recommend on those days? We are wanting to attend MNSSHP …I was thinking on Thursday the 22nd (was thinking there may be lower crowds on a weekday) what do u think?
Thanks
Chasity
Erin, the full Disney Christmas program is in place only 11/27 through 12/18, and savvy travelers–such as DVC owners–know that’s one of the best times of the year to go. So every year it’s really hard to find places you can use your points then (especially earlier in the period) unless you do your home resort before the 7 month window opens…