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LOW CROWDS

Animal Kingdom in September

Hot but cooling. Still rainy. Hurricane season continues.

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Crowd Level

low

Avg High

90°F

Avg Low

74°F

Rain Days

14 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in September

  • ✓Lowest crowds of fall
  • ✓EPCOT Food & Wine Festival launches
  • ✓Halloween party continues
  • ✓Value season pricing returns
  • ✓Resort prices at their lowest

Cons

Things to watch out for

  • ✕Still hot and humid
  • ✕Peak hurricane season
  • ✕Reduced park hours
  • ✕Some attractions may close early

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in September

★EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begins
★Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party continues

Must-Do Rides

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Avatar Flight of Passage
TOP PICK

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

With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.

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!

Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

Discovery Island

Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Discovery Island

Animal Care at Conservation Station

Conservation Station

Bluey's Wild World

Conservation Station

Butterflies – Disney Animals

Conservation Station

Discovery Island Trails

Discovery Island

Eco-Rhythmics

Discovery Island

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Africa

Jumping Junction

Conservation Station

Maharajah Jungle Trek

Asia

Meet Moana at Character Landing

Discovery Island

Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe

Africa

The Oasis Exhibits

Discovery Island

Tree of Life

Discovery Island

Viva Gaia Street Band!

Discovery Island

Wilderness Explorers

Discovery Island

Wildlife Express Train

Africa

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