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Presidents Day Weekend: The 3-Day Weekend Nobody's Talking About

Post-holiday calm. Pre-spring break window. February's secret weapon.

Target Dates: Feb 14-16

7+ Months of Park Ops

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                Avg High Temp
            

0 Major School Groups (Hist.)

🤫 Why February Works

While everyone is booking Spring Break (March/April) or recovering from Christmas bills, February sits in the perfect "shoulder season" pocket.

Holiday Exhaustion Cleared: The New Year's crowds are long gone.
Park Maturity: Epic Universe has been open for 7+ months. Operations are smoother than opening year jitters.
Weather: Expect 70s and low humidity—perfect for all-day touring.

🏆 Competition Calendar

Who else is planning to be there? We broke down the visitor demographics.

Florida Locals High Volume (Always)
Northeast Ski Families Moderate (Choosing sun over snow)
International Tourists Low / None
School Groups Low / None

🧘 The Relaxed Strategy

You can actually breathe this weekend. Unlike the "intense schedule" needed for Christmas, a diverse approach works best here.

Suggested Flow: Because crowds are lower, you don't have to rope drop. Arrive by 9:30 AM (miss the initial rush). Focus on lower-tier attractions until 11 AM, then break for early lunch. Hit the big headliners during the 1 PM parade lull or after 6 PM.

Wildcards to Watch 🃏

Unexpected school breaks in the Northeast can sometimes inflate crowds slightly, but it rarely reaches "Peak" levels.

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