Disney World Crowd Calendar: December 2026
The least crowded days at Disney World in December 2026 are forecast to be Wed, Dec 2, Wed, Dec 9 and Wed, Dec 16 (5 out of 10).
The busiest are forecast to be Sun, Dec 20, Fri, Dec 25 and Sat, Dec 26 (7–8 out of 10).
Across the 31 days with a crowd level, the average is 6.3 out of 10 (0 low, 20 moderate, 11 high), where 5 is a typical day for each park.
Wednesdays average 5.4 and Saturdays 7.2 in December.
December 2026 day by day
| Date | Resort | Magic Kingdom | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios | Animal Kingdom | Events & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | Christmas party season |
| Wed, Dec 2 | 5 Moderate | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | Christmas party season |
| Thu, Dec 3 | 6 Moderate | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | Christmas party season |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | Christmas party season |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 7 High | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Christmas party season |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Christmas party season |
| Mon, Dec 7 | 6 Moderate | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | Christmas party season |
| Tue, Dec 8 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | Christmas party season |
| Wed, Dec 9 | 5 Moderate | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | Christmas party season |
| Thu, Dec 10 | 6 Moderate | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | Christmas party season |
| Fri, Dec 11 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | Christmas party season |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 7 High | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Christmas party season |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Christmas party season |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 6 Moderate | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | Christmas party season |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | Christmas party season |
| Wed, Dec 16 | 5 Moderate | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | Christmas party season |
| Thu, Dec 17 | 6 Moderate | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | Christmas party season |
| Fri, Dec 18 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | Christmas party season |
| Sat, Dec 19 | 7 High | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Christmas party season |
| Sun, Dec 20 | 7 High | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | Christmas / New YearChristmas party season |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 7 High | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Christmas / New Year |
| Tue, Dec 22 | 7 High | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Christmas / New Year |
| Wed, Dec 23 | 6 Moderate | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | Christmas / New Year |
| Thu, Dec 24 | 6 Moderate | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Christmas EveChristmas / New Year |
| Fri, Dec 25 | 7 High | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | Christmas DayChristmas / New Year |
| Sat, Dec 26 | 8 High | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | Christmas / New Year |
| Sun, Dec 27 | 7 High | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | Christmas / New Year |
| Mon, Dec 28 | 7 High | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Christmas / New Year |
| Tue, Dec 29 | 7 High | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Christmas / New Year |
| Wed, Dec 30 | 6 Moderate | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | Christmas / New Year |
| Thu, Dec 31 | 6 Moderate | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | New Year's EveChristmas / New Year |
Crowd levels run 1–10, where 5 is a typical day for that park (scored against its own 90-day average wait). Past days show the level from logged waits ("actual"); later days are the forecast. Click a date for the park-by-park view.
Quietest days of the week and parks in December
| Day / park | Average level |
|---|---|
| Wednesdays (5) | 5.4 |
| Thursdays (5) | 6.0 |
| Fridays (4) | 6.2 |
| Tuesdays (5) | 6.4 |
| Mondays (4) | 6.5 |
| Sundays (4) | 6.5 |
| Saturdays (4) | 7.2 |
| Animal Kingdom | 6.0 |
| Hollywood Studios | 6.1 |
| EPCOT | 6.2 |
| Magic Kingdom | 6.3 |
Closed for refurbishment in December 2026
- Slush Gusher (Blizzard Beach): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (Magic Kingdom): Closed through at least Jan 3, 2027. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Bay Slides (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Castaway Creek (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Crush 'n' Gusher (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Gangplank Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Humunga Kowabunga (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Keelhaul Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Ketchakiddee Creek (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Miss Adventure Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Storm Slides (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 31.
From the resort's own schedule. All Disney World closures →
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Questions
- What are the least crowded days at Disney World in December 2026?
- The least crowded days at Disney World in December 2026 are forecast to be Wed, Dec 2, Wed, Dec 9 and Wed, Dec 16 (5 out of 10).
- What are the busiest days at Disney World in December 2026?
- The busiest are forecast to be Sun, Dec 20, Fri, Dec 25 and Sat, Dec 26 (7–8 out of 10).
- Is December 2026 a busy time at Disney World?
- Disney World averages 6.3 out of 10 in December 2026, busier than a typical day (5): 0 low, 20 moderate and 11 high days. Holidays and seasons this month: Christmas / New Year, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas party season and New Year's Eve.