WDW Magazine December 2016 - 2017 Crowds at WDW | Page 31

More people mean it’s harder to get the FastPass+ and ADRs you want, and getting to the
parks for rope drop becomes a necessity in any plan. It’s also possible on days like Christmas
and New Year’s that the parks will close to capacity… before noon! That means you risk not
getting in, and facing the longest waits of the year if you do. Extra long park hours into the
wee hours of the morning, more Extra Magic Hours, and more entertainment are used to
ease the crowds and allow guests to experience as much as possible.
Weather - During Peak season, weather is usually okay – it’s all over the map with December
being chilly and July heating up. But it’s not the worst of the year.
Overall, you probably only want to visit during Peak season if you can’t go at another time of
year. It’s the priciest time of the year and you’ll wait the longest in line, but luckily the
weather is usually okay and Disney does what they can to make crowds more manageable.

Every time of year may have its ups and downs, and every Disney fan certainly has their
favorite time to visit. But one thing’s for sure – there’s no better place to be than Walt Disney
World, no matter the season!