Animal Kingdom in December
Crowd levels, weather, events, and what to ride first.
peak
Crowds
73°F
Avg high
54°F
Avg low
5
Rain days
What to expect at Animal Kingdom in December
Cool and comfortable. Perfect holiday weather.
Pros
- +Full holiday decorations and events
- +Beautiful weather
- +Special entertainment and fireworks
- +Candlelight Processional at EPCOT
Cons
- –Christmas week through Jan 1 is the busiest time of year
- –Highest prices of the year
- –Parks may reach capacity
- –Very early December can be less crowded
Events in December
- ★Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
- ★EPCOT Candlelight Processional
- ★New Year's Eve celebrations
Rides at Animal Kingdom
With peak crowds, prioritize your must-dos and consider Lightning Lane for headliners.
Avatar Flight of Passage
Pandora - The World of Avatar
Discovery Island Trails
Discovery Island
Expedition Everest
Asia
Expedition Everest (Single Rider)
Asia
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Asia
Festival of the Lion King
Africa
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Dinoland U.S.A
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Discovery Island
Meet Moana at Character Landing
Discovery Island
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora - The World of Avatar
The Oasis Exhibits
The Oasis
Tree of Life
Discovery Island
Wilderness Explorers
The Oasis
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! - NEW!
Discovery Island
Other months at Animal Kingdom
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