Disney World Hits Early December Capacity, Guests Urged To Arrive Hours Early
Early Entry advantages, fast Lightning Lane sellouts, limited Park Hopping compress late arrivals’ options.
Overview
- Multiple early and mid-December dates have already reached attendance limits at Walt Disney World.
- Disney has restricted access for select ticket types, including certain Annual Pass tiers and promotional offers, as a crowd-control measure.
- Resort guests using Early Entry start 30–60 minutes ahead, leaving standard-entry visitors to face long waits by mid-morning.
- Lightning Lane bundles and à la carte selections are selling out quickly, with reports of app slowdowns during morning demand.
- Crowding is affecting mobile order windows, parade viewing, restaurant availability, character lines, and Park Hopping when parks near capacity.