Does Disney have holidays?

Santa Claus appears at each of the four Disney theme parks and Disney Springs. Most Disney resort hotels have special holiday treats. Disney Springs has decorations and special treats. Christmas week and New Year's week are two of the busiest weeks at Walt Disney World.



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On a typical Christmas day at the Magic Kingdom, the park will reach capacity before noon.

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Disney World is open 365 days a year (366 in a Leap Year), even on Christmas Day. When the decision is made to close the parks, it is always in the best interest and safety of guests and Cast Members.

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The holidays at Walt Disney World kick off on Thursday, November 9, 2023 and run through early January 2024. EPCOT gets a later start on November 24, 2023. Some experiences will roll out towards the middle of November, but Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios will be ready first.

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Theme Park Experiences Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment.

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The average salary for a Cast Member is $35,829 per year in United States, which is 12% higher than the average Disney Parks salary of $31,879 per year for this job. What is the salary trajectory of a Cast Member? The salary trajectory of a Cast Member ranges between locations and employers.

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The Walt Disney World Resort is indeed open on Thanksgiving Day 2023 (including all other holidays)! Please keep in mind that unexpected closures are always possible. Any planned closures (which are very rare) would be announced. Other closures might be caused by significant weather-related interruptions.

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Worst Times to Visit Disney World Despite this, prices and crowd size both hit a peak in June, July, and August — so if you want to save money and avoid unpleasantly long lines, you may want to plan your trip for another season.

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You won't need a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation or a regular theme park ticket to get in as long as you enter the park no earlier than 7:00 PM. If you want to drop in earlier, you'll need a standard theme park ticket — and a park reservation (if your ticket type requires one).

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January is the coldest month of the year in Florida. Yes, it does get chilly in Florida!

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The Disney 100 Celebration, which celebrates 100 years of the Walt Disney Company, kicked off in January at Disneyland Resort. With special decor, merchandise, entertainment and more, here's everything we know about the Disney 100 Celebration at Disney World!

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Visiting all 4 Disney parks in 1 day is absolutely possible! You just need a good plan, great shoes, and these 17 super-detailed steps and tips.

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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.

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