Visiting Walt Disney World in February 2026
Once upon a time, February was considered a fantastic “off-season” month to visit Walt Disney World. Lower temperatures, kids in school, and fewer crowds made this a great time for those who could visit. In recent years, however, all that has changed. While February doesn’t necessarily bring the crowds that spring break or Christmas bring, it’s definitely not as quiet as it used to be in the parks.
Part of this change has to do with how Disney has managed their events. Everything is really spread out now, providing guests with a reason to visit during every season of the year. Another reason is simply because the word got out about how great February can be in the parks! Many are now choosing to visit in the winter rather than brave Florida’s summer heat. All this being said, February can be an amazing time to visit with a little bit of planning!
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Planning a Disney World vacation in 2025? Be sure to check out our guide to all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer this year! (Our 2026 guide is coming soon!)
News and Updates for 2026
- Disney World vacation packages are now available to book through October 2026. (November and December 2026 will be released at a later date.)
- Disney is offering their dining plan for kids for free in 2026. Guests staying at one of the Disney World Resorts will get a free Disney Dining Plan for kids (ages 3 to 9) when buying a Disney Dining Plan as part of their package for the remaining adult members of their party.
- Disney offered several great discounts throughout 2025. We will keep you posted as discounts get announced for 2026!
February At-a-Glance
- Prepare to wear layers! February temperatures tend to be a bit cooler. Typically, you will want to layer up as mornings and evenings are cooler and afternoons warm up a bit. (On a brighter note, February tends to bring less rain than other months!)
- While some days are warm enough to swim, others are not. And sometimes pools, as well as water parks, are closed due to cooler temperatures. Water parks tend to take this time to refurbish as well.
- February prices tend to be less overall. Park prices, hotel prices, and airfare prices are typically lower in February as it isn’t a peak travel time. Disney is also known to offer discounts and incentives for February, so be on the lookout for these when planning your vacation!
- There will most likely be refurbishments. Because February sees fewer crowds, Disney often uses this time to refurbish certain attractions. This includes some of the bigger water attractions like Splash Mountain.
- The end of February could be busy. If you’re visiting in February to avoid the crowds, you may want to avoid President’s Day weekend as well as the final weekend of February due to the Disney Princess Half Marathon. These two weekends tend to bring in crowds and were quite busy in previous years.
February Events
The Disney Princess Half Marathon is a popular runDisney event, and the weekend brings out the Disney royalty in all who participate. This year’s event takes place February 26 – March 2, 2026. The race weekend included “Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga,” which takes place in the Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella’s Castle before the park opening. The weekend also features a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge (10K and Half Marathon).
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will be back in 2026, but official dates have yet to be announced. Typically, this event begins mid-January and lasts through mid-February. The event boasts some of the best activities of all the Epcot festivals. In addition to all of the artistic culinary creations, you will likely find animation classes, a paint-by-number mural, workshops (for an additional fee), photo ops throughout the park, and must-see galleries as well as artwork available for purchase. It also features the Disney on Broadway Concert Series on select nights throughout the festival.
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival usually begins in late February and runs through late May. This beloved festival transforms Epcot into a breathtaking springtime wonderland. Visitors can enjoy a stunning display of flowers and topiaries, indulge in delicious outdoor food, and listen to live music at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Exclusive festival merchandise and scavenger hunts (including the popular Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt) add to the experience, making it a must-see event for flower and nature enthusiasts.
*Epcot festivals tend to bring more local crowds on evenings and weekends, so plan on visiting Epcot during the week if crowds are a concern.
Walt Disney World (as well as ESPN Wide World of Sports) typically hosts several athletic events each month. These events don’t usually have a major impact on crowds in the parks, but they will likely affect resort availability and crowds at Disney’s value resorts. Here are the events scheduled so far in February:
- National Dance Team Championship – January 30-February 1, 2026
- National High School Cheerleading Championship – February 6-8, 2026
- 2026 USA Competitions Presidential Classic – February 13-16, 2026
- Disney Presidents Day Soccer Tournament – February 14-16, 2026
Holidays to consider would be Valentine’s Day (February 14), Presidents’ Day (February 16), and Mardi Gras (February 17). This could be a very busy weekend! Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year… the same Saturday of Presidents’ Day Weekend. So while Valentine’s Day doesn’t typically draw large crowds to the parks, this year could be different.
February Refurbishments & Closures
*We’ve included all current refurbishments here on this list… even ones that may be open in time for February 2026. (Please note that this list could change at a moment’s notice.)
Magic Kingdom
- Astro Orbiter will be closed until Summer 2025.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed until 2026. An opening date has yet to be announced.
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closing for enhancements from August 2025 until 2026.
- Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is permanently closed.
- Hall of Presidents is currently closed for a routine refurbishment. Opening date is TBD.
- Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island will be closing permanently at some point in 2025.
- Starlight Night Parade will be debuting in Summer 2025.
EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now open!
- Test Track closed on June 17, 2024, for a multi-month refurbishment. A reopening date has not yet been announced, but it will likely be sometime in 2025.
Hollywood Studios
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid is permanently closed, and was replaced with a fully reimagined production called “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” on May 27, 2025.
- Jedi Training Academy: Trials of the Temple has permanently ended.
- Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is permanently closed.
- Muppet*Vision 3D permanently closed on June 8, 2025.
- Disney Junior Play and Dance! will be closed from May 25, 2025, through Fall 2025.
- Villains Unfairly Ever After Show opened on May 27, 2025.
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will be closing at some point in 2026 for reimagining. The newly reimagined attraction starring The Muppets will debut at some point in 2026 as well. Official dates have yet to be announced, but we do know that fans of the coaster starring Aerosmith will be able to enjoy it through 2025!
Animal Kingdom
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug will be closing at some point to make way for a Zootopia Tree of Life Show. The new attraction will open in Winter 2025.
- Primeval Whirl is permanently closed
- It is anticipated that Dino-Rama, as a whole, will likely close at some point to make way for a major expansion. Disney has announced that the replacement will be “Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom.” Concepts include Encanto and Indiana Jones, and DINOSAUR will be converted into an Indiana Jones attraction. Dates have yet to be announced for this major project; however, Disney has announced that DINOSAUR will remain open through 2025.
Other
- Typhoon Lagoon Water Park reopened for the summer season on May 1, 2025.
February Weather
Overall, the weather in Orlando is quite pleasant in February. So if you’re looking to visit Disney World without the heat, this may be the perfect time to go. The average high is 75 degrees, and the low is typically around 54 degrees. It is also typically a dryer month in terms of rain. All that being said, February can be a bit unpredictable at times (although not as unpredictable as January) when it comes to random chilly days. You will definitely want to check current temperatures when packing and be prepared to wear layers.
February Disney World Crowd Calendar
Crowd calendars are very popular, but they can also be a bit unpredictable. It’s best not to completely rely on them when making your Disney World vacation plans.
While crowd calendars can be a big help in knowing what to expect, keep in mind, they are predictions at best. When designing our calendars, we take a look at events, school calendars, ticket prices, park hours, holidays, and typical monthly patterns. But unfortunately, our crowd calendars cannot predict other things such as weather, travel advisories, pandemics, or last-minute openings or closings of shows and attractions.
On top of that, many are choosing to travel differently these days. Quiet months have become popular due to runDisney events as well as other Disney events and promotions, while busier seasons have seen a downward trend in the last couple of years.
Overall, most weekdays in February are going to be fairly average in terms of crowds. If crowds are a concern, you may want to avoid President’s Day weekend as well as the final weekend of February due to the Disney Princess Half Marathon. These two weekends were very busy in 2024 and 2025, so it is likely they will be busy once again in 2026.
Ready to start planning your visit to Walt Disney World in February?
Here are some resources to help you get started!
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Guide to Walt Disney World in 2025
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Guide to Walt Disney World in 2026 (coming soon!)
Walt Disney World Resort Guides:
Walt Disney World Dining Guides:
Walt Disney World Attraction Guides:
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Attraction Guide for Magic Kingdom
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Attraction Guide for Epcot
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Attraction Guide for Hollywood Studios
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Attraction Guide for Animal Kingdom
There’s nothing better than knowing what to expect on your Disney World vacation. Our monthly guides can help you visit with a plan!
January | February (you are here)
March | April
May | June
July | August
September | October
November | December
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