Week-by-Week Breakdown

WeekDatesCrowd LevelReasonTip
Week 1Sep 1-5🔴 High 7.3Labor Day weekend

Labor Day brings one last summer surge. Skip the weekend; come Tuesday.

Week 2Sep 6-12🟢 Low 2.8Post-Labor Day drop

Best week of the entire year. Walk-on waits for most attractions are realistic.

Week 3Sep 13-19🟢 Low 2.8Mid-September excellent

Equally spectacular. Schools firmly in session nationwide. Pure magic.

Week 4Sep 20-26🟡 Moderate 3.8Late September

Still LOW. Slight uptick as fall break begins for some districts.

Week 5Sep 27-30🟢 Low 2.8End of September

Very good. October will bring modest increases as Halloween season begins.

Which Park Is Least Crowded in September?

Animal Kingdom and EPCOT are typically the least crowded options in september. At Universal, Universal Studios Florida tends to run slightly lighter than Islands of Adventure. Check the calendar for week-specific recommendations.

September Tips

1

Target the lowest week available. Check the week-by-week table above and pick the week that fits your schedule with the lowest crowd level.

2

Rope drop is critical during highcrowd weeks. The first 90 minutes save hours. Be at the park 30 minutes before official opening.

3

Book Lightning Lane/Express Pass for highcrowd weeks. For Moderate and High weeks, these are essential to ride everything.