If you’re going on a Walt Disney World vacation in December 2024, then you’ll want to know about these changes before you go on your trip.
It’s good to be aware of ride closures, events, and other things at Disney World so you can plan your trip around them.
We have all the details and we’re ready to give them to you.
1. A New Tower Is Opening At Disney’s Polynesian Resort
A new vacation club tower will have its grand opening at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
It will have more rooms, a fitness center, an infinity pool, a sandy beach area, new recreational areas, and Moana’s Voyage Splash Pad.
The splash pad is what we’re the most excited for since we’re big Moana fans. It looks so fun and cool with Moana on her big boat and fountains around it.
2. Christmas Day
Christmas Day is December 25th, but they will be celebrating the same way on Christmas Eve (December 24th) too. You can expect large crowds in the parks those two days.
You’ll be able to see Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and a Christmas firework show.
3. New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is on December 31st, but will also be celebrated on December 30th as well. Firework shows will be at 6:30pm and 11:50pm.
EPCOT will have special events like dance parties and bubbles.
4. Ride Closures
The only ride that will be closed in December 2024 is Test Track in EPCOT. It is unknown when it will reopen.
Other rides will be closing in January, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
5. Typhoon Lagoon Is Closed
Typhoon Lagoon closed in November and will remain closed through December. It is unknown when exactly it will reopen.
6. EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays Ends
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays is ending December 30th. So you’ll be able to go to it for most of December, until it’s time for New Year’s Eve.
7. Jollywood Nights Is Ending
The last night to attend Jollywood nights in Hollywood Studios is December 21st. This is the second year they have done this event.
8. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Is Ending
The last night to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is December 20th. This event will most likely be coming back in 2025.
9. It’s Your Last Chance To Visit DinoLand USA
DinoLand USA in Animal Kingdom will be permanently closing early in 2025, so December may be your last chance to visit this area.