Are theme parks busy on Christmas Day?

The holiday season surrounding Christmas and extending to New Year's is typically a very busy time at theme parks that are open during the winter season. With kids out of school, and many adults off of work, people flock to the parks, create above average wait times.



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If you have a reservation for a specific park and are arriving before noon, you should be able to get in. But it's not a good idea to make a plan for any of the peak days (Christmas Eve, Christmas or New Year's Eve) that involves either hopping or arriving in the afternoon to Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios.

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Yes. We really do think it is worth it to go to Disney World at Christmas. Even with the crowds, the parks never feel more magical than they do during this time of the year, and there is just something about being in a place surrounded by festive music and decorations to get you into the Christmas spirit!

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is an event with a limited amount of tickets. That means that the Magic Kingdom will never be as busy during a party as it will on the crowded day. That said, the nature of the party means that crowds will be concentrated around the events, especially the parade and fireworks.

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We're here to tell you: you can have a great trip at Christmas. It will be different from a trip in the off-season, and the crowds will be huge, but there are some nice compensations, like lots of shows and holiday parades, special fireworks displays, longer park hours and beautiful decorations.

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You could certainly spend multiple days there seeing all the theme park has to offer but 6-7 hours should cover the main sights and experiences to get through that you are interested in.

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