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How long do you need to spend at Walt Disney World?

March 9, 2023 by @Modlifeisgood Leave a Comment

Are you planning to visit Walt Disney World and wondering how long do you need to spend at Walt Disney World to enjoy all the attractions? Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer to this question. In this post, we will consider how you can plan the length of your Walt Disney World vacation.

How long do you need to spend at Walt Disney World?
How long do you need to spend at Walt Disney World?

Walt Disney World is massive! The resort is similar in size to San Francisco, with over 52 million guests visiting annually before the park closures in 2020. Currently, visitor numbers are slightly lower, but not by much.

Walt Disney World has twenty-nine themed resorts, thirteen other hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, several golf courses, a camping resort, and various other entertainment venues. It is impossible to experience all Walt Disney World offers during any regular vacation.

In addition, Walt Disney World is constantly changing, and you will likely find something new even on repeat visits.

How long do you need to spend at Walt Disney World?
How long do you need to spend at Walt Disney World?

However, you can have a great time at Walt Disney World even if you only visit for a weekend.

The biggest drivers for how long to spend at Walt Disney World are your available time and budget. Walt Disney World Vacations are not cheap, but longer trips work out cheaper. Longer park tickets tend to be cheaper than those for a few days.

Your travel distances will probably significantly determine your visit’s length. International guests usually visit Walt Disney World for more extended vacations, with the average UK guest often booking a 2-week break.

How long should I stay at Walt Disney World?
How long should I stay at Walt Disney World?

Most guests visit Walt Disney World to experience the Big 4 Theme Parks. While there are many other activities to participate in at Walt Disney World, you will unlikely be visiting primarily for these.

Despite regular online forums and blog post claims, Walt Disney World has no half-day parks. Each of the four theme parks requires a minimum of 1 day.

Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is not a half-day park!

Most first-time visitors should consider allocating a minimum of 2 days to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Also, additional time will be needed to visit a water park or explore Disney Springs.

Unfortunately, bad weather can hit vacations in the summer months, and a bit of spare time in your plan would help if you hit a few rainy days.

First-time visitors should budget for at least ten days, especially if traveling long distances. However, you will have a great time even if you can only manage a week.

Planning the length of your Walt Disney World Vacation
Planning the length of your Walt Disney World Vacation

If you can only visit for a shorter period, make a list of must-do attractions and be prepared not to achieve everything. Consider attractions you would be happy skipping if time is tight.

If this is your first visit to Orlando, are you only planning to visit Walt Disney World? Other fantastic attractions at Walt Disney World worth visiting include Universal Orlando, Lego Land & Sea World. We think you will need a few days to explore these additional attractions.

Don’t forget to visit Disney Springs.

Learn more

Visit our guide Walt Disney World for Beginners, for more essential tips.

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