Walt Disney World Crowds in September 2026
Daily crowd level predictions based on school calendars, historical patterns, events, and seasonal trends. Updated daily with AI-powered modeling.
5/10
Avg. Crowd Level
4/10
Lightest Day
5/10
Avg. Weekday
8/10
Avg. Weekend
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
4
2
4
3
4
4
5
5
8
6
8
7
8
8
4
9
4
10
4
11
5
12
8
13
8
14
5
15
4
16
4
17
4
18
5
19
8
20
8
21
5
22
4
23
4
24
4
25
5
26
8
27
8
28
5
29
4
30
4
1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed
5 Least Crowded Days
Tue, Sep 1
Below Average4/10
Wed, Sep 2
Below Average4/10
Thu, Sep 3
Below Average4/10
Tue, Sep 8
Below Average4/10
Wed, Sep 9
Below Average4/10
5 Most Crowded Days
Sat, Sep 5
Very High8/10
Sun, Sep 6
Very High8/10
Mon, Sep 7
Very High8/10
Sat, Sep 12
Very High8/10
Sun, Sep 13
Very High8/10
Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast
| Date | Day | Crowd Level | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 2 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 3 | Thursday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 4 | Friday | 5/10Moderate | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 5 | Saturday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 6 | Sunday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 7 | Monday | 8/10Very High | Holiday, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 8 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 9 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 10 | Thursday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 11 | Friday | 5/10Moderate | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 12 | Saturday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 13 | Sunday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 14 | Monday | 5/10Moderate | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 17 | Thursday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 18 | Friday | 5/10Moderate | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 19 | Saturday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 20 | Sunday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 21 | Monday | 5/10Moderate | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 25 | Friday | 5/10Moderate | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 27 | Sunday | 8/10Very High | Weekend, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 28 | Monday | 5/10Moderate | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 29 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival |
What to Expect at Walt Disney World in September
Our forecast shows September 2026 averaging a Moderate crowd level (5/10) at Walt Disney World. Weekdays average 5/10 while weekends climb to 8/10.
Expect moderate to heavy crowds this month. Standby waits for popular rides will likely exceed 45 minutes during peak hours. Planning your ride order and arriving at rope drop will help you make the most of your day.
Tips for Visiting in September
Best days to visit: Based on our predictions, Tue, Sep 1, Wed, Sep 2, Thu, Sep 3 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 4, 4, 4/10.
Days to avoid: Sat, Sep 5, Sun, Sep 6, Mon, Sep 7 are predicted to be the busiest, reaching crowd levels of 8, 8, 8/10.
Use our trip planner to build an optimized ride schedule for your chosen dates, or check the Lightning Lane calculator to see if skip-the-line passes are worth it for your visit.