It’s the most wonderful time of the year — but it’s also the most CROWDED time of the year at Disney World!
Holidays at Disney World can get pretty busy and we’ve seen that firsthand lately with heavy crowds and higher wait times. As Christmas and New Year’s approach, we’re anticipating things to get even worse which means you might want to pack your patience if you’re heading to the parks. Especially if you’re heading to Magic Kingdom because Park Pass Reservations are sold out for quite a few days!
Heads up if you’re planning on visiting Magic Kingdom in December! Quite a few days are completely sold out of Park Pass Reservations for select ticket holders and some are also sold out for Annual Passholders.
As of now, Magic Kingdom Park Pass Reservations are SOLD OUT for select ticket holders and hotel guests on the following dates:
- December 13th
- December 14th
- December 24th (Christmas Eve)
- December 25th (Christmas Day)
- December 26th
- December 27th
- December 28th
- December 29th
- December 30th
- December 31st (New Year’s Eve)
Not only that, but in addition to Magic Kingdom being out of Park Pass Reservations on New Year’s Eve, EPCOT is also full as well. Both parks feature special fireworks shows, entertainment, characters, and more.
Keep in mind that only Disney World Annual Passholders and select theme park ticket holders still need to make Park Pass Reservations. Most date-based park tickets no longer require reservations to enter the parks.
But, even if you don’t need a park pass and still plan on visiting Magic Kingdom on one of these sold-out days, you’ll need to be prepared for some serious crowds and long wait times.
December — especially the days directly leading up to and following Christmas — is one of the busiest months all year at Disney World. Folks are looking to spend time in the Most Magical Place on Earth while it’s all decked out for the holidays and we certainly don’t blame them!
If you’re heading to the parks this month, don’t forget about Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours for select Disney World hotel guests — and you can always opt to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, or Premier Pass to skip the standby lines. Read more about Lightning Lane here.
In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from Disney World and more. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important Disney news!
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