February is a great month to visit Disney World. I visited last February and the weather was perfect — a major factor for me when deciding when to go to Disney World. Heavy crowds can sneak in this month, but overall, February is an excellent choice if you’re looking for comfortable temperatures and some special events around the parks.
Whether you’re visiting Disney World this February or you’re thinking of planning a vacation for a future February, this article breaks down the major events that are happening throughout the month. You’ll also gain insight into what the weather is like, when to expect increased crowds, and other tips to keep in mind.
What’s Happening At Walt Disney World In February
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT’s first festival of the calendar year, the Festival of the Arts, continues through most of February. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a celebration of all things visual and performing arts, with colorful food and beverage items available for purchase, along with photo ops inspired by famous paintings, scavenger hunts, and the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series.
For 2025, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts continues daily through February 24. The festival is available during regular park hours, with all entertainment, photo ops, etc. included with your admission. Food and beverage items are available for a separate purchase. The DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series, starring performers from Disney Broadway musicals, has the following schedule for the month of February 2025 (performances are each evening at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM)
- Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King): February 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13
- Adam Jacobs (Aladdin) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan): February 2, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 11
- Michael James Scott (Aladdin) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King): February 14, 16, 17, 20, 23 and 24
- Rodney Ingram (Aladdin) and Kara Lindsay (Newsies): February 15, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24
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Disney After Hours
The month of February also sees the continuation of Disney After Hours. On select nights, Disney World hosts guests at one of its parks — either Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios — at a hard-ticketed event that offers lower wait times for attractions, complimentary snacks, and more.
For February 2025, the Disney After Hours dates and prices are as follows:
- Magic Kingdom: February 3, 10, 17, and 24 (from 10:00pm to 1:00am). Tickets vary by date from $175 to $185 per ticket.
- EPCOT: February 27 (from 10:00pm to 1:00am). Tickets vary by date from $155 to $195 per ticket (Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket).
- Hollywood Studios: February 12 and 19 (from 9:30pm-12:30am). Tickets vary by date from $155 to $185 per ticket (Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket).
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Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air at Walt Disney World in the month of February! If you’re visiting the parks around Valentine’s Day (February 14), you’ll spot several limited-time treats around the parks and resorts. These treats usually pop up starting in early February and last through Valentine’s Day. Expect lots of sweets and plenty of red and pink food and beverage items available for purchase!
Around Valentine’s Day, you’ll usually spot a few pieces of merchandise available for purchase as well. Think your limited-edition Mickey and Minnie plush, t-shirts, and pins. Valentine’s Day is certainly not a huge holiday (it’s not like you’ll see an uptick in crowds, unlike the other holiday that happens later in the month, President’s Day), but it’s nice that Disney World celebrates it with these limited-time offerings.
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Princess Half Marathon Weekend
There’s no rest for the weary in the first couple of months in the year. Coming in right off the heels of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (traditionally taking place in early January) is the Princess Half Marathon Weekend. In 2025, the Princess Half Marathon Weekend will take place from February 20 through February 24. The Princess Half Marathon Weekend consists of a 5K, a 10K, and a Half Marathon.
During this time, you’ll want to be aware of road closures and increased crowds. The 5K and 10K mornings are typically quick enough that the runners will be cleared out by park opening, but the Half Marathon morning could see some added traffic if you’re trying to rope drop a park.
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Walt Disney World In February Weather
Disney World continues to be chillier than normal in the month of February. It’s usually the last month of reliably “cooler” weather, but those cool temps can last into early-mid March. In any event, if you’re visiting Disney World in the month of February, you still want to check the forecast for chillier temperatures, especially those low temps in the early morning and late evening.
February is, after all, still winter, so you want to be prepared in the event you’re at Disney World during a cold snap. This means bringing a jacket (not your heaviest jacket, but something to add a little bit of warmth), hats, and gloves if your hands are prone to getting cold. You might think I’m joking, but just wait until you’re standing around World Showcase Lagoon waiting for the fireworks to start. Trust me, it can get cold!
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Tips For Visiting Walt Disney World In February
Be aware of Presidents Day Weekend crowds
While February is generally a good time to visit with lower crowds, the one major exception is Presidents Day Weekend and the days that immediately follow it. Schools in the northeast generally have that entire week off, so many families will be visiting the parks during this time.
In 2025, Presidents Day is on Monday, February 17. That means the weekend leading up to Presidents Day and the days immediately following could be extra busy in the parks. Another thing to note is that the Princess Half Marathon Weekend is the following weekend, running from February 20 through February 24. I visited Disney World last February during this week and yes, the double-whammy of Presidents Day and the Princess Half Marathon Weekend will be felt.
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Check out the Festival of the Arts before it ends
The major seasonal event taking place at Walt Disney World in February is the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. I highly suggest taking time out of your day at EPCOT to check the festival out. Order the specialty menu items at festival booths, admire the art work, and catch a performance of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series. In 2025, the Festival of the Arts concludes on February 24.
I hope this article helped you map out your February vacation to Walt Disney World! Whether you’re packing your bags in preparation for a vacation this February or you’re thinking of booking a trip for next February, there are important bits of information that is useful to planning your next Disney World vacation.
