Is Disney World open Christmas Day?
Walt Disney World is not only open on Christmas Day (12/25/20), but it is one of the busiest days of the year for the Florida resort.
This year will be a little different due to the coronavirus. There is a need for Park Reservations, but the day is expected to be busy at all four Disney theme parks.
Walt Disney World is open every day of the year and has only closed a handful of times since opening in 1971. The closings have been due mostly to weather. The Magic Kingdom is the place most people want to visit Christmas Day. After all, who doesn’t want to be at The Most Magical Place on Earth during Christmas.
What time does Disney World open on Christmas Day?
The opening depends on which park you area attending.
- The Magic Kingdom normally opens at 8 a..m to 10 p.m.
- Epcot is open from 10 am. to 9 p.m.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Is there a Christmas Day Parade at the Magic Kingdom?
There is no Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade due to the COVID-19 health and safety rules. Instead, there are a number of cavalcades of characters that parade through the park throughout the day. This includes Mickey Mouse and Friends, Goofy and Friends and Santa Claus.
Is the Christmas Day Parade shown live on TV?
No. Again, there will be no parade this year.
How busy does Disney World get on Christmas?
This is one of the busiest times of year for the resort. In the past the Magic Kingdom has reached capacity and briefly stopped allowing people into the park.
What is the capacity of the Magic Kingdom?
In 2020 Magic Kingdom can hold about 35,000 people. Now Disney would not wait until it reaches full capacity before doing anything.
