Walt Disney World Crowds in December 2028

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 5
Below Average4/10
Wed, Dec 6
Below Average4/10
Thu, Dec 7
Below Average4/10
Tue, Dec 12
Below Average4/10
Wed, Dec 13
Below Average4/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sat, Dec 2
Very High8/10
Sun, Dec 3
Very High8/10
Sat, Dec 9
Very High8/10
Sun, Dec 10
Very High8/10
Sat, Dec 16
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
Dec 1Friday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 2Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 3Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 4Monday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 5Tuesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 6Wednesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 7Thursday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 8Friday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 9Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 10Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 11Monday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 12Tuesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 13Wednesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 14Thursday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 15Friday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 16Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 17Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Dec 18Monday5/10ModerateTypical day
Dec 19Tuesday4/10Below AverageTypical day
Dec 20Wednesday4/10Below AverageChristmas week
Dec 21Thursday4/10Below AverageChristmas week
Dec 22Friday5/10ModerateChristmas week
Dec 23Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week
Dec 24Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week
Dec 25Monday8/10Very HighHoliday, Christmas week
Dec 26Tuesday4/10Below AverageChristmas week
Dec 27Wednesday4/10Below AverageChristmas week
Dec 28Thursday4/10Below AverageChristmas week
Dec 29Friday5/10ModerateChristmas week
Dec 30Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week
Dec 31Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, Christmas week

What to Expect at Walt Disney World in December

Our forecast shows December 2028 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 5, Wed, Dec 6, Thu, Dec 7 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 4, 4, 4/10.

Days to avoid: Sat, Dec 2, Sun, Dec 3, Sat, Dec 9 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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