Planning a Disney vacation in 2022? 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 2022 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 Calendar 2022 of Events.
When Should You Visit Walt Disney World in 2022?
It’s true, many people will have things like jobs, school, limitations on travel, and more that may hinder the ability to visit Walt Disney World during the optimal time this year. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t lay it all out for you so you can be aware of the pros and cons no matter when you visit! Here are the best and worst times to visit Walt Disney World.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT WALT DISNEY WORLD IN 2022?
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. Based on overall crowds and prices. And which parks to visit on which days, no matter when your vacation is planned. Here are the LOWEST crowd times for 2022. And the events happening during those times. Remember weekends will generally be more crowded regardless.
- January 10-13 and 25-27 | Festival of the Arts
- January 31-February 10| Festival of the Arts
- May 3-12 | Flower and Garden Festival
- August 15-31 | MNSSHP, Food and Wine Festival
- September 1- 30 | Food and Wine Festival
- November 14-16 | Food and Wine Festival, Holiday Resort Decorations
- December 1-10 | Festival of Holidays
WHAT IS THE WORST TIME TO VISIT DISNEY WORLD IN 2022?
Once you get a glimpse of the dates on our Walt Disney World 2022 Calendar, you’ll understand why we highly recommend avoiding these times of the 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. Check the Disney 5-Day Calendar for everything that is happening throughout your vacation.
- January 1-3, 15-19 | New Year’s, Martin Luther King Weekend
- February 18-22 | President’s Day Weekend
- March | Spring Break/ Easter
- April | Spring Break/Easter
- May 28- 31 | Memorial Day Weekend
- July | Fourth of July, H20 Glow Nights
- October 8-11 | Columbus Day Weekend
- November 19-27 | Thanksgiving Week
- December 22 -31 | Christmas Break and New Year’s Eve
Walt Disney World’s Most Magical Celebration 50th Anniversary
Walt Disney World’s Most Magical Celebration is an 18-month event, running from October 1, 2021- March 2023 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. This celebration has been years in the making with changes at every Disney Park along the way. If you’re traveling in 2022, you will be in the middle of the Magic all year long!
October 1, 2021- March 2023 The World’s Most Magical 50th Anniversary Celebration
Be sure to read up on all the plans for The World’s Most Magical Celebration to stay up to date on all the new rides, restaurants, shows, and more that are on the way for this event.
WALT DISNEY WORLD 2022 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. Note: Events labeled TENTATIVE TBD have yet to be formally announced. Date ranges are based on annual historical data. As soon as Official Dates from Walt Disney World are confirmed this post will be updated.
JANUARY 2022
January 1-4, 2022: Holiday Activities
January 1, 2022: New Year’s Day
January 5-9, 2022: runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 7- February 28, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
January 15 – 19, 2022: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
FEBRUARY 2022
January 7- February 28, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
February 3- February 8, 2022: NFL Pro Bowl Week (NFL Pro Bowl is February 6, 2022)
February 13, 2022: Super Bowl Sunday
February 11-15, 2022: Valentine’s Day
February 18-22, 2022: President’s Day Weekend
February 22- March 2, 2022: Mardi Gras Week
February 24- 27, 2022: runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
MARCH 2022
March 1, 2022: Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday
March 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday
March 2- July 4, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
March 17, 2022: St. Patrick’s Day
March 7-28, 2022: Spring Break
March 31- April 3, 2022: runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
APRIL 2022
Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt at EPCOT TENTATIVE TBD
March 31- April 3, 2022: runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
March 2- July 4, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
April 15, 2022: Good Friday
April 16-18, 2022: Easter Weekend
April 17: Easter Sunday
April 18-24, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Earth Month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
April 23- April 24, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Dapper Day at Walt Disney World
MAY 2022
March 2- July 4, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
May 4, 2022: Star Wars Day. May the Fourth Be With You!
May 5, 2022: Cinco De Mayo
May 8, 2022: Mother’s Day
May 27-30, 2022: Memorial Day Weekend
May 26 – Aug. 28, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Disney H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon
JUNE 2022
March 2- July 4, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
May 25 – Aug. 27, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Disney H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon
June 2-6, 2022: Gay Days Orlando
June 2-6, 2022: One Magical Weekend at Walt Disney World
Jun 19, 2022: Father’s Day
JULY 2022
March 2- July 4, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
May 25 – Aug. 27, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Disney H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon
July 2-5, 2022: Fourth of July Week
July 14 – November 19, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
AUGUST 2022
July 14 – November 19, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
SEPTEMBER 2022
September 1 – November 1, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
July 14 – November 20, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
September 4-7, 2022: Labor Day Weekend
September 24-26, 2022: Rosh Hashanah
OCTOBER 2022
July 15 – November 20, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
September 1 – November 1, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
October 5, 2022: Yom Kippur
October 8 – 12, 2022: Columbus Day Weekend
October 31, 2022: Halloween
NOVEMBER 2022
July 15 – November 20, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
November 5, 2022: Election Day
Holiday (Christmas) Activities Begin
November 3-6, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
November 6- December 21, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
November 11, 2022: Veterans Day
November 22 – 28, 2022: Thanksgiving Week
November 26- December 26, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
DECEMBER 2022
November 6- December 21, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
November 26- December 26, 2022: TENTATIVE TBD Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
December 18-31, 2022: Christmas Weeks
December 31, 2022-January 1, 2022: New Years Celebrations
WALT DISNEY WORLD 2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
From our point of view, you can never be too prepared for a Disney Vacation. This Walt Disney World Calendar 2022 will be updated throughout the year to make sure you’re informed! 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 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, so if you’re vacationing in 2022, be ready for ’em!
any plans for disney 100th annivbersay 2023
Hey there, none that we’ve heard so far, except from D23. Check out this post. https://d23.com/celebrate-100-years-of-disney-with-exhibit-launching-in-2023/