MODERATE CROWDS

Animal Kingdom in October

Cooling down nicely. Less rain than summer.

Ask Swiz about October

Crowd Level

moderate

Avg High

85°F

Avg Low

68°F

Rain Days

9 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in October

  • Halloween atmosphere everywhere
  • Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT
  • Weather improving significantly
  • Great for families with kids

Cons

Things to watch out for

  • Halloween party nights mean MK closes early
  • Columbus Day week can be busy
  • Party tickets sell out quickly

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in October

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (peak)
Halloween decorations throughout

Must-Do Rides

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Avatar Flight of Passage
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Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Rides at Animal Kingdom

Attractions

Moderate crowds mean strategic rope drop planning goes a long way.

Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

44"+

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Na'vi River Journey

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Expedition Everest

Asia

44"+

Feathered Friends in Flight!

Asia

Festival of the Lion King

Africa

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!

DinoLand U.S.A.

Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

Discovery Island

Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Discovery Island Trails

Discovery Island

Expedition Everest (Single Rider)

Asia

Meet Moana at Character Landing

Discovery Island

The Oasis Exhibits

The Oasis

Tree of Life

Discovery Island

Wilderness Explorers

The Oasis

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