As an Disney expert on several websites, the most common question asked is "when is the best time to visit Disney World?" If you are visiting Disney World for the best prices and least crowded times at the Disney Theme Parks, the answer is easy...September. The month of September is the best times of the year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort for both discounts and crowds.

Disney Resorts have the lowest prices of the year this month, during the Value Season. You can save 50% off Disney Resort prices compared to the Holiday Season, so it is a great time to visit.  The month of September is not just a slower season for Disney World, it is also a slower season for all of Orlando tourism. You can save money on other discounts around Orlando and Disney World Resort area. Last year, the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin and Buena Vista Palace offer 20% discounts on their spa treatments in September. Lot of restaurants at Downtown Disney and Lake Buena Vista (right outside the gate of Disney) offer additional meal deal combos and discounts to bring customers to their restaurant. You will be surprised how many deals pop up around Orlando in September. It is a great time to visit for discounts!

September is also the best time to visit Disney World Theme Parks for crowds. You will be amazed at the lighter crowds as you walk on many of the rides with only 10-15 minute waits. The locals and Disney Cast Members bring their family's to Disney World in September, since we know that this is the month to avoid the crowds. Even with the shorter lines in September, be sure to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours and FastPass services. Even though September is a slower month in regards to crowds, we still believe that you should avoid waiting in any lines during a vacation. Maximize your time by minimizing the lines with Extra Magic Hours and FastPass.

September is one of the best months to visit Disney World, but you do have to be prepared for weather issues. The month of September is peak hurricane season. Since Disney World is in the middle of the state, we normally do not have alot of issues with hurricanes. However, you do have to be prepared for weather issues if you are flying into Orlando. The airlines will cancel flights if the weather is even slightly bad, which can cause lots of issues with your vacation. This is usually the biggest concern most guests face during a hurricane on a Disney World vacation. If you are visiting in September, be prepared for possible delays or cancellations, depending on the weather.

If you can visit in September, this is the best time of year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort for prices and crowds. Visit Destinations in Florida Travel for more information about visiting in September. For more tips on saving time waiting in lines, visit us at Insider's Guide to Disney.

Disney released a discount package just in time for the seasonal special events this Fall. You can book Disney's Magic Your Way Package that includes your room, tickets, and a few free gifts. Plus, add one of the Dining Plans for 30% savings off of meals at Disney World. With this package, you can save hundreds of dollars on your Disney World vacation. This discount package is for vacations from September 28-November 23.

This Disney Package sale runs right during some of Disney's best special events including Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and much more. It is the perfect time of year to visit Disney World with seasonal events and great rates! Hurry - this discount package ends on September 24. Click here for more details or call 877-918-8941.

After Disney's announcement that Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island complex would be closing in September, 2008, many had questions about what that means to Annual Passholders, Premium Annual Passholders, and ticket holders with the Water Parks, Fun, and More option. Disney's own answers to these questions are quoted, below.

Q.  What do the changes on Pleasure Island mean to a Pleasure Island Annual Passholder?

A. The closing of the Pleasure Island nightclubs will impact the Passholder's ability to use their Pleasure Island Annual Pass. Passholders who would like to request a pro-rated refund can stop by any Guest Relations location or Vacation Planning booth at the Walt Disney World® Resort or, call (888)-294-2691.

Q.  What do the changes on Pleasure Island mean to a Walt Disney World® Premium Annual Passholder?

A. Beginning September 28, 2008, your Premium Annual Pass will no longer include admission to the Pleasure Island nightclubs.The good news is that beginning June 28, 2008, Guests with a Premium Annual Passes will be able to play a round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course—a relaxed, nine-hole walking course designed for the entire family! Tee times are required and subject to availability. To make a tee time, call 407-WDW-GOLF (939-4653 or visit disneyworldgolf.com.

Q.  How do the changes on Pleasure Island affect my Water Park Fun & More ticket option at Walt Disney World® Resort?

A. As a Water Park Fun & More ticket option holder, you receive a certain number of visits to your choice of Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney's Blizzard Beach® Water Park, DisneyQuest ® Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex or the Pleasure Island nightclubs.Beginning June 28, 2008, you can also choose to use a visit to play a round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course, a relaxed, nine-hole walking course designed for the entire family. Tee times are required and subject to availability.

By September 28, 2008, all the Pleasure Island nightclubs will close. So beginning September 28, 2008 the Water Park Fun & More ticket option will no longer include admission to the Pleasure Island nightclubs.