While Disney parks consistently draw guests year round, there are a few times to visit that are typically less crowded. In the winter, any date outside of the busy weeks of Christmas and New Year's can be fairly quiet.
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The weather at Disney World in December is fairly dry with warmer days and chilly nights making it a great time of the year to visit. The average high for Orlando in December is 73 degrees with the average low being 50 degrees.
The holiday season as a whole is busier than spring, summer, or fall. Christmas is a popular time of year in the parks–and for good reason–if you want to visit during this time of year, you can avoid crowds to a degree, but not entirely.
Disney World in December is the peak of the holiday season where you can find festive holiday decor and Disney magic at its finest. But not just Magic Kingdom gets into the holiday spirit, you will see holiday magic inside each theme park at Disney World.
As previously mentioned, the winter holidays are one of the most expensive times of year to visit Disney World, and the week of Christmas and New Year's is typically the priciest period to visit. July Fourth, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and other federal holidays are also going to be more crowded and expensive.
Can you swim in December? Even though it may be too cold to swim in December where you live, at Disney World the pools are heated which means even if the air is a bit chilly, the pools are still a comfortable temperature. In addition to the pools at the resorts, at least 1 of Disney's 2 water parks will remain open.
A trip at this time of year also has the added bonus of cooler temperatures — or, to superfans, Spirit Jersey weather. Disney World's least busy month, though, is almost always September.
Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.
Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.
Normally, the least expensive time to visit Walt Disney World would be the winter off-season in January and February. This basically encompasses these entire two months, with the exception of the very beginning of the year when schools are still on Christmas break plus the weeks around MLK Day and Presidents' Day.
Katherine, children under the age of 3 are special Guests of my pal, Mickey Mouse and do not require theme park admission at Walt Disney World. If your child is the age of 3 or older then he or she would need to have a valid theme park ticket to visit one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks.
Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.
Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.
In addition to all of those, keep in mind that the weekends are almost always busier than the weekdays, with mid-week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) being less crowded than Mondays and Fridays.
Personally, December at Disney is my favorite time to visit not just for the holiday fun but also for the mild Florida weather. Although I will still pack long pants, chances are I will be comfortable in shorts and tennis shoes for most days and that makes the trip even better.
At the top, guests can enjoy one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world, Summit Plummet. All water areas are heated except an area of melting snow in the ice cave found in Cross Country Creek, the park's lazy river.