Planning a Disney vacation in 2021? We’ve collected up all the holidays, runDisney events, and tentative times of Walt Disney World’s Epcot Festivals and Parties. If you’re traveling to Disney in 2021 get ready for openings of new rides, restaurants, services and shows, plus the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World celebrations. See all the dates that may or may not affect your upcoming Disney Vacation with this Walt Disney World 2021 Calendar of Events.
What is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World in 2021?
For a COMPLETE write up, check out our Best Times to Visit Disney World post. In that post we break down the best time to visit overall based on crowds, based on prices. And which parks to visit on which days, no matter when your vacation is planned. Here are the LOWEST crowd times for 2021. Remember weekends will generally be more crowded regardless.
- January 11-14 and 26-28 | Festival of the Arts
- February 1-11 | Festival of the Arts
- May 4-13 | Flower and Garden Festival
- August 16-31 | Food and Wine Festival
- September 1- 30 | Food and Wine Festival
- November 15-17 | Food and Wine Festival, Holiday Resort Decorations
- December 1-10 | Festival of Holidays
What is the Worst Time to Visit Disney World in 2021?
Once you get a glimpse of the dates on our Walt Disney World 2021 Calendar, you’ll understand why we highly recommend avoiding these times of year at Walt Disney World. If you can help it. The combination of weather, crowds, events and holiday drama can compromise the best planned Disney Vacation.
- January 1-3, 16-20 | New Year’s, Martin Luther King Weekend
- February 12-15 | President’s Day Weekend
- March | Spring Break/ Easter
- April | Spring Break/Easter
- July | H20 Glow Nights
- October 8-11 | Columbus Day Weekend
- November 20-28 | Thanksgiving Week
- December 19 -31 | Christmas Week and New Year’s Eve
Walt Disney World 2021 Calendar
We’ve broken this down by month, so that you can see what dates which events are happening, how holidays fall into the mix and be aware. Getting a handle on what will be happening while you’re on vacation, can help you plan better. Let’s dive in.
January 2021
January 1-4, 2021: Holiday Activities
January 1, 2021: New Year’s Day
January 6-10, 2021: runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend VIRTUAL
January 8-Feb 22, 2021: Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
- Disney Festival of the Arts 5 Reasons You Should Visit
- Disney Festival of the Arts Foods We Loved
- Disney World Festival of the Arts Must Do’s
- Epcot Festival of the Arts Menus
- Epcot Festival of the Arts A Guide
- Epcot Festival of the Arts in One Day
- Festival of the Arts at Epcot with Kids
- What’s New at Disney Festival of the Arts?
January 15 – 19, 2021: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
January 29-February 1, 2021: NFL Pro Bowl Week
February 2021
January 8-Feb 22, 2021: Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
February 7, 2021: Super Bowl Sunday
February 10, 2021: Cirque de Soleil Drawn to Life Tickets Available
February 13 – 18, 2021: Valentine’s Day/President’s Day Weekend
February 18-21, 2021: runDisney Princess Half Marathon at ESPN Wide World of Sports VIRTUAL
February 14- 18, 2021: Mardi Gras Week
February 17, 2021: Ash Wednesday
March 2021
Egg-stravaganza: To Be Announced
March 3- July 5, 2021: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Beginners Guide
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Best Foods
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival One Day Itinerary
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival with Kids
- Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: What’s New?
- Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise
- Flower and Garden Menus
- Spike’s Pollen Nation Game at The Flower and Garden Festival
March 7th: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach OPEN
March 17, 2021: St. Patrick’s Day
March 8 – 29, 2021: Spring Break
April 2021
March 3- July 5, 2021: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
April 2, 2021: Good Friday
April 2 – 5, 2021: Easter Weekend
April 15– April 18, 2021: runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports
April 17- 23, 2021: TENTATIVE TBD Party for the Planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
April 24- April 25, 2021: Dapper Day at Walt Disney World 10th Anniversary
May 2021
March 3- July 5, 2021: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
May 4, 2021: Star Wars Day. May the Fourth Be With You!
May 5, 2021: Cinco De Mayo
May 9, 2021: Mother’s Day
May 28-31, 2021: Memorial Day Weekend
June 2021
March 3- July 5, 2021: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
June 1-7, 2021: Gay Days Orlando
June 3- 7, 2021: One Magical Weekend at Walt Disney World
Jun 20, 2021: Father’s Day
July 2021
March 3- July 5, 2021: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
July 2-5, 2021: Fourth of July Week
July 15 – November 20, 2021: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
- Disney Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Guide
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Favorite Foods
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival For Beginners
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Foods
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival with Kids
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
August 2021
July 15 – November 20, 2021: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
August 10- October 31: Disney After Hours BOO Bash ( Select Nights)
August 10- TBD Minnie’s Halloween Dine and Hollywood and Vine. Starting August 10, 2021
September 2021
July 15 – November 20, 2021: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
August 10- October 31: Disney After Hours BOO Bash ( Select Nights)
September 4-7, 2021: Labor Day Weekend
- 5 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World in the Fall
- The Magic That Can Happen When It’s Autumn: Disney in the Fall
September 6-8, 2021: Rosh Hashanah
September 12- 21, 2021: Department of Defense. Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
September 15-16, 2021: Yom Kippur
October 2021
July 15 – November 20, 2021: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
August 10- October 31: Disney After Hours BOO Bash ( Select Nights)
October 1, 2021- March 2023 The World’s Most Magical Celebration 50th Anniversary Celebration
October 1, 2021: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opens
October 1, 2021: La Creperie de Paris Opens
October 9 – 12, 2021: Columbus Day Weekend
October 31, 2021: Halloween
November 2021
October 1, 2021- March 2023 The World’s Most Magical Celebration 50th Anniversary Celebration
July 15 – November 20, 2021: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
November 5, 2021: Election Day
November 5: Holiday (Christmas) Activities Begin
- Disney Resort Holiday Decorations Tour at Walt Disney World
- Christmas at Walt Disney World A Beginners Guide
- Christmas at Walt Disney World Checklist
November 4 -7, 2021: runDisney Wickedly Delicious Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
November 8- December 21, 2021: Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours
November 11, 2021: Veterans Day
November 19–21, 2021: Destination D23 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
November 22 – 28, 2021: Thanksgiving Week
November 26- December 30, 2021: Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
- 10 Things to Do at EPCOT for the Festival of Holidays
- A Year of Events at Disney World Annual Festivals, Parties and Events
- Candlelight Processional at Festival of Holidays Top 5 Tips
- Christmas at Epcot for the Holidays
- Disney EPCOT Festival of Holidays Tips
- Epcot Festival of Holidays Menus
- EPCOT International Festival of Holidays Guide
- Guide to the EPCOT Festival of Holidays Cookie Stroll
- The Best Foods at Festival of Holidays Epcot
- Things to do at Festival of Holidays at Disney World
- What’s New for the Festival of Holidays at Disney World?
December 2021
October 1, 2021- March 2023 The World’s Most Magical Celebration 50th Anniversary Celebration
November 8- December 21, 2021: Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours
November 26- December 30, 2021: Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
December 19-31, 2021: Christmas Weeks
December 31, 2021-January 1, 2022: New Years Celebrations
Walt Disney World 2021 Calendar of Events
From our point of view, you can never be too prepared for a Disney Vacation. No matter when you visit, hopefully this calendar has given you an idea of what to expect. Got questions? Let us know. There are a ton of changes in the air for the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, so if you’re vacationing in 2021, be ready for ’em!
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