Disney World Crowds on Thursday, December 24, 2026
Forecast crowd level for Disney World on Thursday, December 24, 2026: 6 out of 10 (Moderate), where 5 is a typical day.
Least crowded forecast: EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom (6); busiest: Magic Kingdom (7).
Holidays and seasons: Christmas Eve and Christmas / New Year.
Park by park
| Park | Crowd level | Hours | Early / late / events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | 7/10 High | Not published yet | – |
| EPCOT | 6/10 Moderate | Not published yet | – |
| Hollywood Studios | 6/10 Moderate | Not published yet | – |
| Animal Kingdom | 6/10 Moderate | Not published yet | – |
Crowd level 1–10, where 5 is a typical day for that park. Forecast from logged waits, weekday patterns and the season. Disney publishes park hours about a month ahead (now through Nov 24).
Nearby days
| Date | Crowd level |
|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21 | 7/10 High |
| Tue, Dec 22 | 7/10 High |
| Wed, Dec 23 | 6/10 Moderate |
| Thu, Dec 24 | 6/10 Moderate |
| Fri, Dec 25 | 7/10 High |
| Sat, Dec 26 | 8/10 High |
| Sun, Dec 27 | 7/10 High |
Closed on Thu, Dec 24
- Slush Gusher (Blizzard Beach): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (Magic Kingdom): Closed through at least Jan 3, 2027
- Bay Slides (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Castaway Creek (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Crush 'n' Gusher (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Gangplank Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Humunga Kowabunga (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Keelhaul Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Ketchakiddee Creek (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Miss Adventure Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Storm Slides (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026
From the resort's own schedule.
All of December 2026 → · Disney World crowd calendar · Best days to visit
Questions
- How crowded is Disney World on Thursday, December 24, 2026?
- Forecast crowd level for Disney World on Thursday, December 24, 2026: 6 out of 10 (Moderate), where 5 is a typical day. Least crowded forecast: EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom (6); busiest: Magic Kingdom (7).
- Which Disney World park is least crowded on Thu, Dec 24?
- EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom at 6 out of 10; Magic Kingdom is the busiest at 7.
- What are Disney World park hours on Thursday, December 24, 2026?
- Disney hasn't published hours for this date yet (published through Tue, Nov 24).
- What is closed at Disney World on Thu, Dec 24?
- Slush Gusher (Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026); Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (Closed through at least Jan 3, 2027); Bay Slides (Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026); Castaway Creek (Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026); Crush 'n' Gusher (Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026); Gangplank Falls (Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026); Humunga Kowabunga (Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026); Keelhaul Falls (Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026).