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PEAK CROWDS

Animal Kingdom in December

Cool and comfortable. Perfect holiday weather.

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Crowd Level

peak

Avg High

73°F

Avg Low

54°F

Rain Days

5 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in December

  • ✓Full holiday decorations and events
  • ✓Beautiful weather
  • ✓Special entertainment and fireworks
  • ✓Candlelight Processional at EPCOT

Cons

Things to watch out for

  • ✕Christmas week through Jan 1 is the busiest time of year
  • ✕Highest prices of the year
  • ✕Parks may reach capacity
  • ✕Very early December can be less crowded

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in December

★Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
★EPCOT Candlelight Processional
★New Year's Eve celebrations

Must-Do Rides

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Avatar Flight of Passage
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Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Rides at Animal Kingdom

Attractions

With peak crowds, prioritize your must-dos and consider Lightning Lane for headliners.

Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

44"+

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Na'vi River Journey

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Expedition Everest

Asia

44"+

Feathered Friends in Flight!

Asia

Festival of the Lion King

Africa

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!

Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

Discovery Island

Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Discovery Island

Animal Care at Conservation Station

Conservation Station

Bluey's Wild World

Conservation Station

Butterflies – Disney Animals

Conservation Station

Discovery Island Trails

Discovery Island

Eco-Rhythmics

Discovery Island

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Africa

Jumping Junction

Conservation Station

Maharajah Jungle Trek

Asia

Meet Moana at Character Landing

Discovery Island

Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe

Africa

The Oasis Exhibits

Discovery Island

Tree of Life

Discovery Island

Viva Gaia Street Band!

Discovery Island

Wilderness Explorers

Discovery Island

Wildlife Express Train

Africa

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