Walt Disney World Crowds in December 2024

Daily crowd level predictions based on school calendars, historical patterns, events, and seasonal trends. Updated daily with AI-powered modeling.

6/10
Avg. Crowd Level
4/10
Lightest Day
5/10
Avg. Weekday
8/10
Avg. Weekend
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1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed

5 Least Crowded Days

Tue, Dec 3
Below Average4/10
Wed, Dec 4
Below Average4/10
Thu, Dec 5
Below Average4/10
Tue, Dec 10
Below Average4/10
Wed, Dec 11
Below Average4/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sun, Dec 1
Very High8/10
Sat, Dec 7
Very High8/10
Sun, Dec 8
Very High8/10
Sat, Dec 14
Very High8/10
Sun, Dec 15
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
Dec 1Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 2Monday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 3Tuesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 4Wednesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 5Thursday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 6Friday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 7Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 8Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 9Monday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 10Tuesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 11Wednesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 12Thursday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 13Friday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 14Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 15Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 16Monday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 17Tuesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 18Wednesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 19Thursday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 20Friday5/10ModerateChristmas week
Dec 21Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week
Dec 22Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week
Dec 23Monday5/10ModerateChristmas week
Dec 24Tuesday4/10Below AverageChristmas week
Dec 25Wednesday7/10HighHoliday, Christmas week
Dec 26Thursday4/10Below AverageChristmas week
Dec 27Friday5/10ModerateChristmas week
Dec 28Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week
Dec 29Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week
Dec 30Monday5/10ModerateChristmas week
Dec 31Tuesday4/10Below AverageChristmas week

What to Expect at Walt Disney World in December

Our forecast shows December 2024 averaging a Above Average crowd level (6/10) at Walt Disney World. Weekdays average 5/10 while weekends climb to 8/10.

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 3, Wed, Dec 4, Thu, Dec 5 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 4, 4, 4/10.

Days to avoid: Sun, Dec 1, Sat, Dec 7, Sun, Dec 8 are predicted to be the busiest, reaching crowd levels of 8, 8, 8/10.

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.

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