February 2017

[BeardedCanadian]

Hey all, I haven been to WDW in years and I've only ever gone in January and I'm planning a trip for myself and a few friends because I'm the Disney guy in our group ha ha, but i was wondering if anyone give give me a heads up on what the crowds would be like in February. hoping to go when its not too packed and to stay at a moderate resort as well, if you have any recommendations.

 

[Clamman73]

I would avoid about the 17th - 26th...combo President's day/Winter Break that week = busier than normal.

 

[sxeensweet]

I would avoid about the 17th - 26th...combo President's day/Winter Break that week = busier than normal.

Also the week after which Mardi Gras is 2/28 this year and brings in large crowds from the south on break that week. Marathons are also weekend before that 2/26.

 

[sxeensweet]

Best bet will be the first 2 weeks of February this year.

 

[Pacha]

Was there Feb. 9-12 last year, and are going Feb. 10-15 this year. Last year wasn't bad crowd-wise. It was a bit cool though, so bring a jacket.

 

[BeardedCanadian]

Thanks for the advice all, appreciate it! Looks liek em and the boys will go in February just have to find good dates now.

 

[Courtney6682]

First week of feb is our fave time to go! Low crowds and no heat! We'll be here this year February 1-9th!

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

We're going the 6th thru 16 and have never been in February before either. It sounds nice with lower crowds. The cool weather will feel like summer to us if it is above freezing! LOL! Can't wait.

 

[KordovaJD]

We're going Feb 6th through 11th. We've been there during the last week of Jan and first week of Feb and crowds are good. Crowds increase hugely on President's Day weekend.

 

[Jess G]

Feb 2017??? like next month? you better get to planning! book fast! lol

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Also Google Walt Disney World crowd calendar

 

[disneySimple2016]

I'm going Feb 12th to Feb 17th. My Birthday Falls on Feb 15th!

 

[kshiban]

Im really hoping crowds at the end of Feb are ok...we are booked 2/22-2/28. It's after President's weekend, but will still be more crowded than early Feb.

 

[KordovaJD]

Im really hoping crowds at the end of Feb are ok...we are booked 2/22-2/28. It's after President's weekend, but will still be more crowded than early Feb.

All of those days are listed as red or yellow on the crowd calendar. That's half-marathon weekend. A yellow day on the crowd calendar is not really that bad. 5 out of 10 if enjoyable. 8 out of 10 and about is pretty rough. At least it's won't be hot.

Calendar indicates the best parks per day as follows:
2/22 - DHS
2/23 - MK
2/24 - AK
2/25 - Anything but DHS
2/26 - MK
2/27 - DHS
2/28 - MK

Epcot is never the "suggested" park, but mostly remains neutral. It days avoid Epcot on the 24th and 27th.

All sites that have a crowd calendar are a little different but pretty close.

 

[kshiban]

All of those days are listed as red or yellow on the crowd calendar. That's half-marathon weekend. A yellow day on the crowd calendar is not really that bad. 5 out of 10 if enjoyable. 8 out of 10 and about is pretty rough. At least it's won't be hot.

Calendar indicates the best parks per day as follows:
2/22 - DHS
2/23 - MK
2/24 - AK
2/25 - Anything but DHS
2/26 - MK
2/27 - DHS
2/28 - MK

Epcot is never the "suggested" park, but mostly remains neutral. It days avoid Epcot on the 24th and 27th.

All sites that have a crowd calendar are a little different but pretty close.

Yes, most that I have seen have yellow crowds only for the days we are there since its after President's day (first park day will 2/23). I am really starting to get nervous...

 

[Jess G]

@kshiban don't be nervous! I have been to Disney all different times of the year. From Halloween to a couple days before thanksgiving to spring break. I have NEVER been able to get any less done due to a crowd. Take these crowd calendars with a grain of salt, they take many different thing's into consideration. Disney is ALWAYS busy. As long as you utilize your fast passes wisely and go in knowing it may be a little busy you will be fine. When I am physically there I honestly don't know see much of a difference between a level 5 crowd and a level 7 crowd lol. If you're dates are a majority yellow you will be fine. I would only be concerned if a large majority of my trip were red.