December Strategy
December is the ultimate "High Demand" month. It is magical, but it requires a military-grade plan to navigate.
December Demand Drivers
Maximum Capacity
Between Christmas and New Year's, the park hits its physical limit. Reservation windows will vanish months in advance.
Pass Blockouts
Locals are mostly blocked out in late December, meaning the crowd is 100% tourists who stay in the park for 14 hours straight.
When to go
The First Week of December
This is the only window where you can enjoy the decorations without shoulder-to-shoulder walkways.
Where the Day Gets Away From You
The Late Night Exit
Expect a 45-minute wait just to get onto a parking lot shuttle after the late-night fireworks.
Deep Dives