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PEAK CROWDS

Magic 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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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
TOP PICK

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Fantasyland

TRON Lightcycle / Run

TRON Lightcycle / Run

Tomorrowland

Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion

Liberty Square

Rides at Magic Kingdom

Attractions

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

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Fantasyland

38"+

TRON Lightcycle / Run

Tomorrowland

40"+

Haunted Mansion

Liberty Square

Pirates of the Caribbean

Adventureland

"it's a small world"

Fantasyland

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Tomorrowland

Country Bear Musical Jamboree

Frontierland

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Storybook Circus

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Fantasyland

Jungle Cruise

Adventureland

Mad Tea Party

Fantasyland

Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

Meet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Tomorrowland

Peter Pan's Flight

Fantasyland

Space Mountain

Tomorrowland

44"+

The Barnstormer

Storybook Circus

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Adventureland

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Fantasyland

Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Frontierland

40"+

Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid

Fantasyland

Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station

Storybook Circus

Astro Orbiter

Tomorrowland

Cinderella Castle

Fantasyland

Meet Ariel at Her Grotto

Fantasyland

Meet Daring Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Sideshow

Fantasyland

Meet Dashing Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Sideshow

Fantasyland

Meet Mickey at Town Square Theater

Main Street, U.S.A.

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Fantasyland

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

Fantasyland

Swiss Family Treehouse

Adventureland

The Hall of Presidents

Liberty Square

Tomorrowland Speedway

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Tomorrowland

Walt Disney World Railroad

Main Street, U.S.A.

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

Tomorrowland

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Adventureland

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