Visitors to the Disney resorts and theme parks in October can also expect comfortable temperatures and low crowd levels. Fall is typically one of the best times to visit Disney World, and October is simply packed with events you won’t want to miss.

You’ll have to fight your way past fewer crowds when you visit Disney World in October. Since this is considered Disney’s value season, you should see fewer guests, and spend less time waiting in line. Even though the parks will be less crowded than usual, you still need to make dining reservations well in advance if you want to visit some of Disney’s best restaurants. Fall “free dining” packages make the table service restaurants more crowded than usual, as visitors take advantage of this yearly promotion.

Most days will be comfortably warm, but not overly hot when you visit Disney World in October. Pack a lightweight sweater or jacket for the evenings, just in case. Disney World resort pools are heated to a comfortable 80 degrees, so you bring along your bathing suit as well. Don’t forget that October is hurricane season in Florida, so keep an eye on the tropics starting 2 weeks before your trip, just in case.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party takes over the Magic Kingdom on select evenings this month. You’ll need a separate ticket to attend this semi-private event, and be sure to bring your autograph book. Expect to interact with rare characters (all seven dwarfs were present for the 2010 event), trick or treat, play games and visit dance parties throughout the park. Don’t miss the “Boo to You” parade – it is one of Disney’s best entertainment offerings and only performed during this event. The party concludes with a special Halloween-themed showing of the “Wishes” fireworks spectacular.

International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot: Epcot’s annual event features exotic food and beverages from all over the world each October. The 2011 event is debuting some new booths, including a Hawaiian Marketplace complete with pulled pork and Mai Tais; you can also expect the return of some old favorites, from the Sushi marketplace in Japan to the beer tasting Kiosk in Canada.

Eat to the Beat concerts will once again accompany the fine food served up during Epcot’s food festival. Performers for 2011 include the Gin Blossoms, Sugar Ray and Taylor Dayne; all performances take place in World Showcase and are included with park admission.