No matter when travelers set their sights on an Orlando, Florida getaway, they’ll find magical moments waiting to be enjoyed. Those who plan on spending as much time as possible at Walt Disney World while they’re in town will have even more to savor in the way of whimsical fun and adventure. Disney World has inspiring moments, experiences, and festivals to offer its guests year-round. If you happen to be heading this way in January 2024, there are plenty of exciting Disney World events on the calendar that you won’t want to miss out on while you’re here. The following are a few that you’re going to want to be sure to add to your itinerary this January.
Capturing the Lingering Holiday Spirit
While Christmas may be over by January 1, 2024, the festive feeling is still alive and well throughout Disney World parks through about mid-January. It isn’t until later in the month that decorations begin to switch over to beginning-of-the-year aesthetics, so if you spend time at Disney at the start of January 2024, you can still enjoy holiday looks at Cinderella’s castle, across EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom too.
While the Christmas entertainment comes to a close at the end of December, there are still options to pick up seasonal merchandise before February rolls around. This can be a fun way to commemorate customized holidays at the parks, even if your travel plans didn’t have you here in December. It’s a must for anyone who is passionate about collecting one-of-a-kind Disney merch during a visit.
Enjoy the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
A January 2024 highlight of a visit to Walt Disney World promises to be the annual EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. In its 8th year in 2024, this festival is still considered one of Disney World’s newest additions to the yearly lineup of fun festivals for guests to experience. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is slated to run from January 12, 2024, through February 19, 2024, giving travelers plenty of time to make the most of the event in the brand-new year.
The event is advertised as the “ultimate celebration of world-class food, visual art, and live entertainment.” Guests who are in the park during the festival will have access to culinary food art from across the globe, an array of mesmerizing photo opportunities, paint-by-number murals to add to, and even a Broadway concert series to enjoy. There are also opportunities to chat with artists on-site, take in amazing performances, and enjoy tasting sessions at no less than 13 food booths.
It’s a highly interactive event with most of the fun happening between the park’s opening each day and 5:00 pm. It’s good to note that if you want to enjoy the special performances, you’ll want to check the park’s app in advance because these are typically hosted once daily at specified times.
Take Part in the Walt Disney World Marathon
Yet another exciting event on the calendar at Disney World in 2024 is the Walt Disney World Marathon. Whether you’re an athlete looking to run their way to fun or you’re a supportive spectator, this is an event that’s challenging, thrilling, and always a blast. In 2024, the race is scheduled to be held between January 3 and January 7 will shorter race options included in this multi-day experience. Participants are more than welcome to run in their best Disney-themed gear if they choose, but the highlight of this race is its route leading through the parks. This provides runners with magical views to enjoy as they race, and plenty of inspiration to reach the finish line. You’ll want to be sure to register in advance to secure your spot as this popular race is one that always fill up fast.
January Weather Expectations at Disney World for Special Events
If you’re planning to spend time at any of the January 2024 Disney World events in Orlando, you’ll want to be sure to pack for fluctuating weather. This time of year is typically mild, but there are always chances for early morning temperatures to get into the low 50s with averages lingering in the low 70s. That makes it worth your while to pack some layers so you can adjust as you make your way from one event to the next and enjoy every experience comfortably.
Book Your Orlando Adventure Today
There’s never been a better time to begin turning your Orlando 2024 travel plans into an exciting and well-deserved reality! At Orlando Vacation Homes, we know that when travelers have access to amazing accommodations during their stay, it can elevate the experience even further. To that end, be sure to reach out today to learn more about our exciting vacation rental options in the area that keep you close to the Disney fun whether you’re heading here in January, or excited to spend time with family and friends in Orlando another time of year. We’ll see you soon! Enjoy breathtaking scenery from our lake-view rentals, relax in lush surroundings with a garden-view escape, soak up the sun in a pool-view retreat, or tee off near our golf course rentals.
Deciding to set your travel sights on Orlando, Florida is a fantastic way to swap out daily routines for a focus on magical fun instead! Home to amazing theme parks, world-class dining stops, and endless entertainment as well as options to connect with nature and wildlife, there’s no shortage of options for fun when you head this way. While Orlando provides year-round entertainment for travelers to enjoy, those who are making their way in this direction in the fall will find they might just be right on time to take part in the annual and highly anticipated event at Disney World known as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. This is a family-friendly gathering that promises to be amazing for guests of all ages looking to elevate the fun factor in Orlando. When you attend Disney’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, you don’t have to worry about chills, but there will be plenty of thrills waiting to be enjoyed instead.
Get Ready for a One-of-a-Kind Disney Experience
In 2023, Orlando-bound travelers determined to make the most of the Disney fun will find Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party scheduled for select nights between August 11th and November 1st. You’ll want to be sure to check the event calendar prior to your arrival to make sure your visit corresponds with a party event. If it does, that’s a good sign it will be time to dress in your Halloween best and make your way to the parks! You can easily purchase tickets online in advance and when you do, you’ll find easy access to costume guidelines so you can ensure everyone in your traveling crew meets the requirements and is ready to have an amazing time. One of the great benefits of purchasing tickets to Disney’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is that guests will gain easy and early access to the park before the party even officially begins around 7:00 pm. While the fun runs through midnight, guests who arrive early can access the park rides and attractions beginning at 4:00 pm before gates have even closed for the day. This means more time to check some of those favorite rides off your list without as many crowds to contend with or having to purchase a general admission pass.
What You Can Enjoy During the Festivities
When it comes to family fun, Disney knows how to do it right and their Not So Scary Halloween Party is no exception to the rule. Purchasing tickets to this exciting event provides guests with access to costumed-character meet-and-greets on-site as well as holiday-themed performances throughout the park. Trick-or-treating is organized for little ones during this event while the rides keep everyone entertained throughout the evening too. Some rides are event adjusted to include Halloween-themed details during the event which offers up a great surprise if you visit often. Of course, it’s fair to say that the Haunted Mansion is a must-visit when you’re in the park after hours for this exciting event!
Disney’s Not So Scary Halloween Party also includes special entertainment and performances like the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular. This show highlights the Sanderson Sisters as they dazzle audiences with their magic. Little ones will love the Disney Junio Jam where they can dance the evening away in style at Storybook Circus while Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade brings the lights, music, costumes, and dancing in abundance. The evening is topped off with a great fireworks display over Cinderella’s Castle hosted by Goofy, Mickey, Minnie and Donald. Don’t be surprised if Jack Skellington shows up as well, much like he’s done in years past. From start to finish, it promises to be an illuminating experience that’s sure to thrill! Don’t forget to pick up some customized Halloween party merchandise before you go to commemorate the experience.
Book Your Vacation Today
No matter when your travel plans bring you to Orlando, how long you plan to stay in the name of fun, or how many fellow travelers you arrive alongside, the team at Orlando Vacation Homes is here to make sure travelers have access to the amazing vacation rentals they deserve to top off a trip in style. Our property options are vast and varied, giving guests the experience they crave when it comes to world-class amenities, features, and finishes as well as easy access to the places you can’t wait to experience and explore for yourself. Our team is more than happy to handle the details of your stay so that you and your traveling crew can focus on the Florida fun ahead just as it should be when vacation comes calling. There’s never been a better time to book your getaway so take time to browse our exciting lineup of property options today. When you’re ready to turn travel plans into an exciting Disney reality, we’re here to help make it happen. We look forward to seeing you in sunny Orlando, Florida soon! Make your trip magical with our Disney World Airbnb rentals or relax in comfort at our Disney World vacation condos.
As summer ends and fall arrives, the year-round sun and warmth of Florida make it an ideal destination to keep upcoming winter blahs at bay. Pack your bags and gather your friends and family for an exciting fall vacation full of fun and sun, as well as some fun indoor activities, for when the weather won’t cooperate with your outdoor plans. Set your sights on Orlando and the surrounding area with its many exciting entertainment offerings and you’ll build a fall vacation to Orlando to keep you happy and busy throughout your stay and memories to last a lifetime.
The Parks
Orlando’s many theme parks put on a show for nearly every holiday and season. Epcot hosts the International Festival of the Holidays as well as the International Food & Wine Festival, you can get spooky with Universal Studios Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights or make a spooky splash at the SeaWorld Halloween Spectacular. Ring in the Christmas season at the Magic Kingdom, and more. Each park has some variation of a fall celebration that guests of all ages won’t want to miss. See characters dressed in spooky or festive costumes and even some fall-themed treats from the park restaurants.
Chocolate Kingdom Factory Tour
Chocolate lovers will want to add this sweet stop to the top of their must-see list on their Orlando vacation this fall. Chocolate Kingdom, the Factory Adventure Tour, is an interactive tour that takes you from the cocoa bean all the way to the creamy, delicious chocolate treats you love to indulge in. Your Personal Chocolate Tour Guide teams up with a “handsome prince” and the prince’s dragon sidekick to take you through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, the Mystical River of Chocolate, and the Micro Batch Bean-to-the-Bar Factory that utilizes old-world machinery in the creation of delicious desserts. The 45-minute tour includes samples along the way, and for an additional fee, you can customize your own chocolate bar!
Playfest
The festival for theater lovers features new plays in a raw, unproduced format. The festival invites the audience to become part of the creative process by giving real-time feedback to the actors and production crew. The event takes place November 4-6 at Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins Street in Orlando. Ticket prices range from $13-$45 and are available at theatresouthplayhouse.org.
Fall At Southern Hill Farms
Now through November 13, 2022, you can celebrate fall on the farm. Southern Hill Farms celebrates the season every year with a festival full of seasonal activities for guests of all ages. Pick sunflowers and zinnias, satisfy your cravings with apple cider donuts and hot apple cider, or comb the pumpkin patch for the best pumpkin to add to your fall décor. There are also fall photo ops, s’mores kits, bounce houses, and much more. Festival hours are Thursdays-Sundays 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Head Outside
Resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals alike all have quick access to outdoor spaces like pools, hot tubs, playgrounds, and more. If you’re the adventurous sort, grab some water and your sun gear and hit the local trails for a hike, or rent a bike and explore the area around you. These activities are even more fun in the fall when scorching summer temperatures have begun to cool down and you can enjoy the outdoors as long as you like.
Fabulous Fall Fun Vacation to Orlando
From a cozy two-bedroom condo for a smaller family or fall lovers’ getaway to a sprawling 15-bedroom single-family home for a fall family or group reunion, Orlando Vacation Homes has a vacation rental that’s perfect for you and your group. Step in and feel your stresses and worries fall away, knowing all your vacation needs will be met. Our vacation rental homes feature fully equipped kitchens, packed with everything you’ll need to prepare and serve a soul-warming fall home-cooked meal. Stretch out with some popcorn and your favorite show or movie in an open living space, or retreat to a private bedroom for some relaxation at the end of the day. Choose a premium unit for upgrades like flat-screen TVs, stainless steel appliances, movie and TV character-themed rooms, home theaters, game rooms, and more!
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