What Will Disney Be Like in October 2024
Everyone has a favorite time to visit Walt Disney World. For me, that time is October.
While Disney theme parks dress up for Halloween as early as late July these days, you’ll feel the holiday spirit the most in October.
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What will Disney be like in October 2024? It’ll be scary…but not SO scary! And that’s why we all love it.
Visiting Disney in October
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There’s already plenty happening at Walt Disney World this year.
CommuniCore Hall & Plaza and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure cap off sweeping changes at EPCOT and modest improvements at Magic Kingdom.
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So, any tourist possesses good reason to vacation at Disney World in 2024 anyway.
October is better, though. I say this because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) will be in full force by then.
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Sure, you can attend the event in August, as it starts earlier than ever this year.
Let’s be realistic, though. As fun as the event is in August – and it’s always a 10 out of 10 – it’s more authentic in October.
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Also, by this point, all the Cast Members will know their roles extraordinarily well and put on the best possible performances.
One of my favorite things about MNSSHP is how much the Cast Members love the activity.
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I’ve been there in the wee hours of the final night, watching with amusement as the workers happily sang the songs for the final times.
They didn’t want the party to end any more than I did, which is remarkable since they were working rather than acting as paying customers.
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Everyone involved with this after-hours party knows how great it is, and it keeps us coming back each year.
Let’s Talk about October Weather
You’ve probably heard that Florida remains hot in October, presuming you don’t know from experience.
That’s true, but you shouldn’t worry about sweltering heat. For the most part, those days have ended well before Halloween.
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According to WeatherSpark, the average high temperature in Orlando in October is 80 degrees.
So, you can safely expect temperatures in the 70s during most of your visit, barring something unforeseen.
Historical weather data shows that the high temperature ranges from 74 to 90 degrees,
Obviously, that’s plenty of variance. I’d suggest packing to allow for hot weather just in case, but it’s unlikely to be a concern.
At night, the average low temperature ranges from 54 to 75 degrees, splitting the difference at 64 degrees.
That gives you a daily expected weather forecast of a high of 80 degrees and a low of 64.
You’d take that over where you’ll be in October, right? Of course, you would! And that’s why Disney World is consistently popular.
Of course, you should pack an umbrella and/or rain slicker. The area should be cloudy about 40 percent of the time.
The amount of rain you’ll face depends on when you visit. In early October, rain is more likely at 39 percent.
The odds drop to 18 percent toward the end of the month, which is exceptionally low for Orlando.
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Overall, October qualifies as one of the driest months in Orlando, but you should be prepared nonetheless.
What Will You Find at Disney World in October?
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I’ve already mentioned some of the things that are happening at the parks this year.
At EPCOT, the CommuniCore opening signifies the end of the overhaul of the former Future World.
You’ll find three Neighborhoods there instead, and the changes make the entire space feel more communal.
You should know that Test Track will be closed in October, as Disney is re-theming it into Test Track 3.0.
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At Magic Kingdom, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure joins Tron Lightcycle / Run to give the park the two newest rides at Disney World.
Then again, the real reason you’ll visit Magic Kingdom is for the after-hours ticketed event.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the gold standard in exclusive events. And I mean across all Disney parks, not just Orlando.
Also, toward the end of the month, you’ll discover some Christmas decorations.
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A couple of years ago, Disney stopped separating the two and went ahead and combined the decorations.
This fact also leads me to my favorite Disney World hack. If you visit starting around Halloween, stay for a few days!
In early November, most Christmas decorations will go live, allowing you to combine Halloween and yuletide vacations.
I try to do this regularly and have for seven of the past ten years.
What Else Can You Do in Orlando in October?
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Disney’s not the only place that will host a Halloween party.
Adults not traveling with young children might consider a brief trip to Universal Orlando Resort.
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Their Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), takes the opposite approach from Disney.
You’ll go from not so scary to absolutely terrifying. This experience definitely isn’t for the kids, but it’s thrilling.
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I highly recommend HHN, especially if you’ve never done it before.
You’ll also find plenty of sports activities in the area. For instance, the Orlando Magic will start their preseason campaign.
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At the University of Central Florida, you can watch the Knights play some of their home games.
As a reminder, UCF plays in the Big 12 now, which elevates the level of competition they face.
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Finally, the Orlando City SC will finish their season with a home game in early October.
Final Thoughts
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I vote with my wallet when it comes to Disney vacations.
As someone who writes about Disney for a living, I’ve evaluated all the best and worst times to vacation at Disney World.
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Personally, I favor late October as one of the best times to visit, and you may find me there again in 2024.
I’d strongly recommend you do the same. You should speak with a MickeyTravels agent to learn your best options for booking.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
As a friendly reminder, their services are always free to you, and nothing beats free.
You should also move quickly. Many of last year’s MNSSHP sold out long before the events’ nights.
You want to be ahead of the curve to ensure you don’t miss out.
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