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Walt Disney World · Crowd Forecast

Is December 22, 2026 Busy at Disney World

Yes. December 22 is expected to be a packed day across Walt Disney World (Holiday week).

Holiday week

Calmest bet on December 22 Animal Kingdom Packed crowds expected · open 8 AM to 6 PM See the Animal Kingdom crowd calendar →

Every park on December 22

  1. 1 Animal Kingdom 8 AM to 6 PM Packed
  2. 2 EPCOT 9 AM to 9 PM Packed
  3. 3 Hollywood Studios 9 AM to 9 PM Packed
  4. 4 Magic Kingdom 9 AM to 6 PM Closes early Packed

How to plan December 22

Our forecast puts Animal Kingdom as the calmest park that day and Magic Kingdom as the busiest. If you can choose, spend the day at Animal Kingdom and save Magic Kingdom for a lighter date. If you have to do Magic Kingdom, be at the gates for rope drop and ride the headliners first. December 22 is also a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party night, so Magic Kingdom closes early to day guests. Disney lists 1-day, 1-park tickets from $184 before tax for this date (price as of Nov 3). Disney prices by date, so a higher price usually signals a busier day. Crowd levels are Rope Drop News forecasts and can change as the date gets closer.

Visiting Disney World on December 22

Is December 22 busy at Disney World?
Yes. December 22 is expected to be a packed day across Walt Disney World (Holiday week). Animal Kingdom looks like the least crowded Walt Disney World park on December 22, with a packed crowd level expected.
Which Disney park is least crowded on December 22?
Animal Kingdom looks like the least crowded Walt Disney World park on December 22, with a packed crowd level expected.
Which Disney park is busiest on December 22?
Magic Kingdom looks like the busiest Walt Disney World park on December 22, with a packed crowd level expected. If it is on your list, get there for rope drop.
Does any Disney World park close early on December 22?
Yes. Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close early to day guests on December 22. It is a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party night, so Magic Kingdom closes early to day guests.
How much is a Disney World ticket on December 22?
Disney lists 1-day, 1-park Walt Disney World tickets from $184 before tax for December 22 (price as of Nov 3). Disney prices tickets by date, and higher prices usually mean Disney expects bigger crowds.

Crowd forecast from Rope Drop News · unofficial, not affiliated with Disney.