September 2019 Disney World Crowd Calendar

September at Disney World has low crowds, warm temps, some fun events to attend and often even has Free Dining.

I think early May and all of September are fantastic times to visit Disney World. It's a chance to enjoy lots of fun activities while having lower prices and fewer people.

Some tips for traveling in September at Disney World:

Although most people think low crowds = less planning, 1 thing that is more important to plan during lower crowds is figuring out the best park for each day of your trip. During busy times, the crowds are spread more evenly across the parks since nighttime entertainment is offered nightly. When traveling in September, you should pay special attention to the best/worst parks suggestions for each day (shown below) to avoid the busiest crowds.
Weather in September at Disney World is still pretty hot. Consider taking mid-day breaks from the sun and crowds during your trip.

Explanation of park recommendations and abbreviations below In general, I recommend avoiding parks with Extra Magic Hours because they tend to be the busiest parks that day. Animal Kingdom is an exception because it's usually not too bad, even on EMH days.Magic Kingdom usually sees a surge on Saturdays, so other parks are usually a better choice.MK = Magic Kingdom, EP = Epcot, HS = Hollywood Studios, AK = Animal Kingdom, TL = Typhoon Lagoon, BB = Blizzard Beach, EMH = Extra Magic Hour
What the dates in each day of the calendar mean (click the + sign beside each date to add it to your calendar): When guests can start making Advanced Dining Reservations When onsite guests can start making FastPass+ reservations When offsite guests can start making FastPass+ reservations	Park colors: Suggested park Moderately suggested park Park not suggested
Park hours for people visiting in September at Disney World usually come out in mid-February.

Trip planning checklist

☑ February or earlier: book your hotel, make your daily plans and choose dining options ☑ March or early April: 180 days before your trip begins, make dining reservations (website is available at 6 a.m. eastern, phone lines are open at 7 a.m. Eastern). Use the dates on the calendar to show you when to do that. ☑ April - June: book flights (tips on finding best flights) ☑ July: if you're staying onsite, you can start making FastPass+ reservations 60 days before your trip begins. Use dates on the calendar to see when you can start making FP+ reservations online beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time. You can also check in online for your resort room if you'd like. ☑ August or earlier: set up Magical Express, purchase Memory Maker and order groceries ☑ September: pack (packing list to help you) and go to Disney World! ☑ October: finalize PhotoPass pics and order within 45 days after your trip

How to handle the weather at Disney World

Refurbishment Details

August 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019 - Art of Animation - Disney Skyliner construction, Construction of the new Disney gondola system known as the "Disney Skyliner" has begun at Art of Animation. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am. (Resort)

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019 - Flights of Wonder closing permanently January 1, 2018 , (Attraction)

October 30, 2018 - November 30, 2019 - Riviera Resort (Opening Fall 2019), (Resort)

December 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019 - WDW Railroad Closure, WDW Railroad will not circle the park during this time in order to allow for construction of the TRON rollercoaster. The train will be stationary at the Main Street Station for guests to visit. (Attraction)

March 2, 2019 - October 31, 2019 - Plaza Restaurant Breakfast - Closed, Breakfast service discontinued 1/5/19 (Dining)