Is it better to go to Disney World for Thanksgiving or Christmas?

While the Christmas / New Years' week is thought to be the most crowded, the Thanksgiving crowds are three times larger. July 4th is the busiest day of the summer. Sundays were the least busy day in three of the four weeks; while Tuesdays or Wednesdays were the busiest day in three of the four weeks.



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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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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.

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Disney World Weather in November The weather at Disney World in November is fairly warm and dry making it a great time of the year to visit. The average high for Orlando in November is 78 degrees with the average low being 59 degrees.

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Yes, Definitely! Many of our readers can't resist the siren call of holiday music, decorations, and events this time of year. One reader said visiting during the holidays is “most definitely a must during the Christmas decoration season.

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Overall. Overall, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is not a cheap experience, and it's really up to you to decide whether it's worth it. If you're looking for lower ride wait times and smaller crowds and you can swing the cost in your budget, it might be a worthy investment.

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If you're visiting Disney World during the holidays, and tackling all that entails, including crowds and higher prices, then a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party may make sense for you. Especially if this is your only visit to Walt Disney World. Here are a few reasons we think this party may be a good idea.

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When considering both ticket prices and hotel prices, Early January through Presidents' Day weekend is the cheapest time to go to Disney World. The next cheapest time to visit Disney World would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, and December.

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The cheapest time to visit Disneyland falls around non-holiday months and periods when school is in session. Specifically, this is after the holiday season, starting in the middle of January through the end of February — before California schools' spring break months in March and April.

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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.

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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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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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December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.

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The cheapest Disney World Park is Disney's Animal Kingdom with one-day tickets without Park Hopper starting at $109 per adult and $104 per child (ages 3-9).

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