Christmas Day At Disney: A Disney Feature

The most common question I’m asked about being in Disney for Christmas is “what are the cast members like?” Many people are under the impression that they can’t have that same magic on Christmas Day. After all, who really wants to work over Christmas?

Well, I’ve never come across any cast member who’s been less than totally magical on Christmas Day. Every single one we’ve seen has wished us “Happy holidays!” with a big smile on their face – and that even includes the lifeguards at Stormalong Bay, who were shivering because the temperature had dropped below 70°F that day! The cast members we’ve talked to tell us that Christmas Day is a magical time and it’s wonderful to be able to share that with so many guests, who are taking in the magic of this special day.

And Disney doesn’t forget that it’s a special day. It’s not unusual to wake on Christmas morning and discover that Father Christmas has come calling, leaving a Disney stocking hanging on the door of your room, packed with goodies to enjoy. It’s a lovely touch and a great way to start the day.

However, things can quickly become less than magical if you don’t plan ahead. Let’s not fool ourselves. Christmas Day at Disney is wonderful – and because of that, it’s a very popular time of the year to visit. Crowd levels are at their peak and, unless you encounter particularly wet or cold weather, you’ll find all of the parks straining with people.

The first choice to make about Christmas Day is whether to go to a Disney park or not. Some people feel there’s no decision to be made, it wouldn’t be Christmas unless they were in a park, but don’t forget that there’s lots you can do outside of the four main theme parks.

Christmas at the Magic Kingdom
A toy soldier guards the trees at the Magic Kingdom - photo by kbken