Is Thanksgiving or Christmas busier at Disney World?


Is Thanksgiving or Christmas busier at Disney World? 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.


Is Magic Kingdom less crowded on Christmas party days?

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is an event with a limited amount of tickets. That means that the Magic Kingdom will never be as busy during a party as it will on the crowded day. That said, the nature of the party means that crowds will be concentrated around the events, especially the parade and fireworks.


Which Disney World park needs 2 days?

How many days do you need for each Disney park?
  • Magic Kingdom: Two Days.
  • EPCOT: Two Days (Festival included)
  • Hollywood Studios: One Day.
  • Animal Kingdom: One Day.


What is the slowest month at Disney World?

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.


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.


Is Disney attendance down 2023?

As happens every year around this time, crowds are starting to fall before Fall 2023 at Walt Disney World. This wait times report covers data for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.


Is it cheaper to go to Disney in November or December?

To save you some time, here are all of the key points you need to know: Cheapest Time to Visit Disney World = early January until Presidents Day weekend in February. Second Cheapest Time to visit Disney World = early November through mid-December. Cheapest Month for Park Tickets = September.


Is Disney more crowded on Thanksgiving?

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.


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 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.


What is the weather like in Disney World during Thanksgiving?

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.


Is Christmas the busiest time at Disney World?

The holiday season as a whole is busier than spring, summer, or fall. Christmas is a popular time of year in the parks–and for good reason–if you want to visit during this time of year, you can avoid crowds to a degree, but not entirely.


Which holiday is least crowded at Disney World?

Walt Disney World's parks are typically least crowded:
  • January 2nd until just prior to Presidents' Day week (third Monday in February)
  • The week after Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving week.
  • The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week prior to Christmas.


Is November a good time to visit Disney World?

Aside from Thanksgiving, November is again a typically quieter month. With temperatures that don't drop too low, a lower chance of rainfall, and lower wait times for rides due to thinner crowds, November is a great time to visit if you can.


Is it better to go to Disney before or after Thanksgiving?

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.


What time of year is Disney World least crowded?

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.


Which Disney park is the least crowded on Christmas?

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.


Can you pay to skip lines at Disney World?

Paid FastPass is officially at Walt Disney World! Genie+ and Lightning Lanes have debuted, meaning from now on you'll be paying to skip the lines at Walt Disney World. This post covers free vs. paid Fastpass at every Disney park in the world, including how much the paid Fastpass option costs.


What is the slowest day at Disney World Magic Kingdom?

Sometimes, Fridays are even busier than Saturdays! But if you want that lower-crowd experience, just swap your Magic Kingdom park day to a Tuesday. Since it's toward the middle of the week, it tends to be less busy and you might be able to hop on your favorite rides with shorter wait times.


Is it worth going to Disney World during Christmas?

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!


How packed is Disney World in November?

November 7-14 – Slightly heavier crowds surrounding Veterans Day. November 19-21 – Busy Thanksgiving crowds begin to build. November 22-27 – Extremely heavy Thanksgiving crowd levels. November 28-30 – Thanksgiving crowds levels lower to close end the month.


Do people go to Disney 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. Throughout the week, crowds continue to build, with the Saturday-Wednesday before Thanksgiving generally being slightly less busy than Thursday-Sunday.