Disneyland Resort Crowds in December 2026
Daily crowd level predictions based on school calendars, historical patterns, events, and seasonal trends. Updated daily with AI-powered modeling.
7/10
Avg. Crowd Level
4/10
Lightest Day
7/10
Avg. Weekday
9/10
Avg. Weekend
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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4
2
4
3
4
4
4
5
7
6
7
7
4
8
4
9
4
10
4
11
4
12
7
13
7
14
4
15
4
16
4
17
9
18
9
19
10
20
10
21
10
22
10
23
10
24
10
25
10
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10
27
10
28
10
29
10
30
10
31
10
1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed
5 Least Crowded Days
Tue, Dec 1
Below Average4/10
Wed, Dec 2
Below Average4/10
Thu, Dec 3
Below Average4/10
Fri, Dec 4
Below Average4/10
Mon, Dec 7
Below Average4/10
5 Most Crowded Days
Sat, Dec 19
Extreme10/10
Sun, Dec 20
Extreme10/10
Mon, Dec 21
Extreme10/10
Tue, Dec 22
Extreme10/10
Wed, Dec 23
Extreme10/10
Events in December 2026
Holiday Season at Disneylandseasonal overlay
Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast
| Date | Day | Crowd Level | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 2 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 3 | Thursday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 4 | Friday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 5 | Saturday | 7/10High | Weekend, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | 7/10High | Weekend, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 7 | Monday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 11 | Friday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 12 | Saturday | 7/10High | Weekend, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 13 | Sunday | 7/10High | Weekend, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 14 | Monday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 15 | Tuesday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | 4/10Below Average | Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 17 | Thursday | 9/10Packed | 67% of schools on break, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 18 | Friday | 9/10Packed | 75% of schools on break, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 19 | Saturday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Weekend, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 20 | Sunday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Weekend, Christmas week, Merriest Nites, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 21 | Monday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 22 | Tuesday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 23 | Wednesday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 25 | Friday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Holiday, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Weekend, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 27 | Sunday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Weekend, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 28 | Monday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 29 | Tuesday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 30 | Wednesday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | 10/10Extreme | 100% of schools on break, Christmas week, Festival of Holidays, Holiday Season at Disneyland |
What to Expect at Disneyland Resort in December
Our forecast shows December 2026 averaging a High crowd level (7/10) at Disneyland Resort. Weekdays average 7/10 while weekends climb to 9/10.
Expect moderate to heavy crowds this month. Standby waits for popular rides will likely exceed 45 minutes during peak hours. Planning your ride order and arriving at rope drop will help you make the most of your day.
Tips for Visiting in December
Best days to visit: Based on our predictions, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Thu, Dec 3 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 4, 4, 4/10.
Days to avoid: Sat, Dec 19, Sun, Dec 20, Mon, Dec 21 are predicted to be the busiest, reaching crowd levels of 10, 10, 10/10.
Use our trip planner to build an optimized ride schedule for your chosen dates, or check the Lightning Lane calculator to see if skip-the-line passes are worth it for your visit.