Historically, summer has long been known as Walt Disney World’s most infamously busy time of year—particularly on holidays like 4th of July and the days surrounding. The trend marking off summertime as a guaranteed recipe for vacation misery became so prevalent that crowd trends started to shift over the course of the last decade. Guests began moving vacations to other times of year like Spring Break, President’s Day, and Christmas week. Attendance in the summer lightened so much prior to the pandemic that Disney even started lifting blackout dates for some Passholders.
Following the pandemic closures, we are entering unknown territory. Park attendance is on the rise, and it’s possible summer crowds are making a rebound. Is visiting Walt Disney World a good idea now or a recipe for a sour vacation? Here are the top pros and cons to consider…