Is Disney busier at Thanksgiving or Christmas?

How crowded is Disney World on Thanksgiving? Though Thanksgiving week is definitely considered a busy time at Disney World, it's not nearly as crowded as other times of year – like Christmas.



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Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest weeks of the year at Walt Disney World, and although there is arguably a slight decline on Thanksgiving itself, it is still a 9/10 in terms of crowds. We cover crowd level expectations in our When to Visit Walt Disney World post.

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How crowded is Disney World on Thanksgiving? Though Thanksgiving week is definitely considered a busy time at Disney World, it's not nearly as crowded as other times of year – like Christmas.

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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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In a nutshell, weekends are now the slowest days of the week at Walt Disney World! Year to date, the average wait time across all of Walt Disney World is 44 minutes on Monday, which has been the busiest day of the week. By contrast, Saturday has seen an average wait time of 39 minutes and Sunday is 38 minutes.

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The month of November starts off slow, and continues to go back and forth between average and low crowds… That is, until Thanksgiving.

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As a general rule of thumb, Disney World is busy and crowded during Christmastime. This makes no difference even if you do decide to pick on of the weeks in early December.

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Hi, According to another website I checked, the least crowded park on Christmas Eve is expected to be Epcot, and on Christmas Day, Epcot and MGM. Of course, least crowded is almost a joke during Christmas week, as every park will reach capacity or near-capacity.

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November 2023 – Save for Thanksgiving and Veterans Day weeks, neither of which are as bad as the Christmas and New Year's holiday weeks in terms of crowds, November is similar to December. Early and mid-November are usually good times to visit Walt Disney World, and the week after Thanksgiving is exceptional.

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Though Thanksgiving week is definitely considered a busy time at Disney World, it's not nearly as crowded as other times of year – like Christmas. Throughout the week, crowds continue to build, with the Saturday-Wednesday before Thanksgiving generally being slightly less busy than Thursday-Sunday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Typically, the least crowded times at Disney World tend to be:
  • Mid to Late January through early February: The holiday season has ended, and many families are not traveling because school is in session.
  • Mid-May: There aren't any holidays during this time, and not as many families travel in the final weeks of school.


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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.

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Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom are also usually fully decorated by the kick-off of the official Christmas season, which is November 11 this year!

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If you're looking to plan a Disney World vacation, there's a wide range of prices available to you. For a family of three or four, you'll probably want to assume you're spending at least $3500, with $5000-6000 being a comfortable amount, and $10000 being enough to make anyone's dreams come true.

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