Is Disneyland busy during Christmas week?

The week of Christmas and New Year's Eve are very magical times to visit the the Disneyland Resort - what better way to fully get into the holiday spirit than being in the Merriest Place on Earth? However, it also tends to be a very busy time to visit!



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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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Since the Magic Kingdom is the most popular park at Walt Disney World, it's often the most crowded and is almost guaranteed to be at max capacity on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In addition, the most atmospheric part of the park – being Main Street, U.S.A. – will also be one of the most crowded spaces in the park.

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It's always a great time to visit Disney theme parks! However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.

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Best Times to Visit Disneyland for Smaller Crowds Much like its sibling resort in Florida, Disneyland draws crowds 365 days a year — but some times are busier than others. No matter when you visit, weekdays should be less crowded than weekends, since both tourists and locals visit on days when schools are closed.

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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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How many days should you spend in Disneyland parks? Though there are just 2 parks at Disneyland Resort, there are still plenty of attractions and things to do. Ideally, you should plan on spending a total of 3-4 days in the parks to cover most everything, including rides, characters, shows, and fireworks.

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Some people enjoy the parks when the temperatures are cooler while others combine Disneyland with time at some of California's beautiful beaches and want warmer temperatures. Coolest Temperatures: December, January and February. Average high: 70-degrees / average lows 47 to 49 degrees.

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