Another Christmas break question

[disland7]

Considering Disney world for 2 weeks over Christmas break. We have been to DW 3 times a prefer longer trips while taking breaks in the middle of the day, doing parks and water parks and maybe mini golf. We are considering dec 21, 2026- Jan 5, 2027. We have been in mid October, early November, and Jan 1-13 before. We have 2 adults and 4 kids on this trip (10, 12, 14, 16). We have not planned on getting LL but we could get it on some days. Likely staying in a deluxe resort most of the time. My husband is (probably rightly) worried about crowds and requested I seek advice from the boards before moving forward. The other time option would be lasts week of may and 1st week of June 2027.

 

[Dave006]

We are considering dec 21, 2026- Jan 5, 2027.

Wow that is peak crowd season. The crowds ramp up every day the closer you get to Christmas. This year Christmas is on a Friday, and crowds will be very likely staying through at least Jan. 3rd.

We have 2 adults and 4 kids on this trip (10, 12, 14, 16). We have not planned on getting LL but we could get it on some days.

If you have that long of a visit you don't really need LL for every day. But I would suggest a couple of days earlier in your visit vs later in your visit before the crowds hit, and stay around through after new years.

The other time option would be lasts week of may and 1st week of June 2027.

This is a good time for crowds but it is often Hot & Humid if you are not ready for it.

Dave

 

[CAPSLOCK]

If you haven't yet, price out both options. Crowds aside, your Dec dates will be much more expensive (which is also an indication of the anticipated crowds...). There will be few deals or discounts to be found, Disney doesn't need to incentivize attendance on those dates. LL will be at their most expensive, will sell out, and have more limited availability for additional picks day-of.

That said, you should also have the longest park hours of the year, so splitting up the day and returning to close the parks gives more evening/night hours. You will be able to take advantage of "lower" crowd days on party days at MK. You will be able to see the holiday parade and other happenings (with thousands of your new closest friends!).

 

[Rory607]

It will be very crowded, but with two weeks I wouldn’t worry as much. I would head to the parks in the morning and do the afternoon break. And I agree with planning MK on party days as we found the crowds significantly lower then. It’s fun to go to other resorts and see the Christmas decor when you want a break from the parks.

 

[vspenn]

check ThrillData for wait time on those days. Personall, I would pick May/June.