Is Disney at Christmas worth it?


Is Disney at Christmas worth it? 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.


Does Magic Kingdom close early for Christmas party?

The Christmas Party is an after-hours event, meaning that the Magic Kingdom closes at 6 pm to all except those who have party tickets.


Is Animal Kingdom decorated for Christmas?

Beginning Nov. 11, 2023, you'll be immediately greeted by decor and music when you arrive, followed by the Merry Menagerie animal puppeteers. You'll see holiday decorations sprinkled in throughout the park, and even Asia is decorated for Diwali.


Which Disney park is best for Christmas?

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.


Can you swim in Disney pools in December?

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.


Is Disney more expensive at Christmas?

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.


How packed is Disney at Christmas?

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.


Is it cheap to go to Disney in December?

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.


Is Disneyland or Disney World better during Christmas?

There is more to see and do during the Christmas season at Walt Disney World, and most people are not taking 3-day vacations. Even though Disneyland edges it in several regards, Walt Disney World handily beats it in terms of hours of Christmas entertainment (probably by a 2:1 margin).


Which Disney park is least crowded on Christmas day?

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.


How much money should a family of 4 take to Disney World?

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.


How to survive Disney at Christmas?

Our Top Ten survival tips:
  1. Mentally prepare yourself for big crowds and long lines. ...
  2. Plan, plan, plan. ...
  3. Arrive at the parks early each day. ...
  4. Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios might reach capacity at one or more points during the week. ...
  5. Don't plan on going on massive numbers of rides, especially in the afternoons.