Daily Park Report: December 7, 2025

Sunday Recap: Rain-Dampened Crowds Create Rare December Opportunity

Sunday, December 7th delivered one of those increasingly rare days at Walt Disney World where guests willing to brave less-than-ideal conditions found themselves rewarded with remarkably short wait times. With cloudy skies, high humidity at 92%, and over half an inch of rain falling throughout the day, the typical early December crowds stayed home or retreated to their resorts. Temperatures remained pleasant in the mid-60s, but the precipitation clearly suppressed turnout across all four parks. The combination of weather and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party creating an early closure at Magic Kingdom resulted in what can only be described as a ghost town at the most magical place on Earth.

Park-by-Park Analysis

Magic Kingdom

The flagship park recorded an astonishing 1/10 crowd level with a median wait time of just 9.8 minutes, a full 34.7% below its 30-day average. Even during the peak hour at 11:00 AM, the median wait only reached 15 minutes. For context, that peak wait would be considered off-peak at most parks on a typical day. The early park closure for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, combined with the weather, created a perfect storm for low attendance. Guests who stayed for the party likely enjoyed even shorter waits once day guests departed.

Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios saw a 4/10 crowd level with a median wait of 29 minutes, running 17.1% below the 30-day average. Peak crowds hit at 11:00 AM with waits reaching 45 minutes. This park tends to hold its crowds better than others due to its limited attraction count and the continued popularity of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land. Still, the below-average numbers suggest the rain kept even the most dedicated thrill-seekers at bay.

Animal Kingdom

Interestingly, Animal Kingdom bucked the trend with a median wait of 23.1 minutes, actually running 15.5% above its 30-day average despite a 3/10 crowd level. Peak waits hit 45 minutes at noon. The park's outdoor nature usually makes it vulnerable to rain, but Sunday's crowds may have been boosted by guests seeking refuge from Magic Kingdom's party closure and those who had pre-planned Animal Kingdom days they couldn't change.

EPCOT

Despite hosting the International Festival of the Holidays, which typically drives significant traffic, EPCOT recorded only a 2/10 crowd level with a median wait of 19.2 minutes. The peak hour at noon saw waits of just 25 minutes. The festival's food booths and entertainment may have absorbed some crowd capacity, spreading guests throughout World Showcase rather than concentrating them at attractions.

Outliers and Surprises

The most striking pattern emerged at Magic Kingdom, where multiple attractions posted wait times 50-75% below their typical averages. Tiana's Bayou Adventure at just 5 minutes versus a typical 20 represents a remarkable opportunity for a still-relatively-new attraction. Space Mountain at 15 minutes (50% below normal) would be noteworthy if not for the 84-minute downtime that likely depressed its daily average.

At EPCOT, several classic attractions saw elevated waits despite light overall crowds:

• Living with the Land: 30 minutes (100% above typical)
• Gran Fiesta Tour: 10 minutes (100% above typical)
• Journey Into Imagination: 10 minutes (100% above typical)

This pattern strongly correlates with the Festival of the Holidays, as these indoor, climate-controlled attractions near World Showcase likely absorbed guests escaping the rain while waiting for their next food booth reservation.

Downtime Report

EPCOT's Test Track experienced the day's most significant outage, going down from 2:17 PM to 5:17 PM, a 3-hour closure during prime afternoon hours. Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom was offline for 84 minutes in the early afternoon. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh had a particularly rough day with three separate downtimes totaling nearly two hours. EPCOT also saw morning issues with Spaceship Earth, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, and Journey Into Imagination, suggesting some systemic challenges possibly related to the weather conditions.

Today's Prediction: Monday, December 8th

Today's forecast calls for rain with a 77% precipitation chance and temperatures dropping slightly to a high of 69°F. Without Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party closing Magic Kingdom early, the flagship park should operate on normal hours but may see slightly higher crowds than Sunday's historic lows.

My prediction by park:

• Magic Kingdom: 2-3/10, best choice for thrill rides if you can handle the weather
• EPCOT: 3-4/10, Festival of the Holidays will draw dedicated foodies despite rain
• Hollywood Studios: 4-5/10, indoor attractions make this a rain-day favorite
• Animal Kingdom: 2-3/10, rain will likely suppress crowds at this outdoor-heavy park

Best bet: Magic Kingdom offers the strongest value proposition today, with continued low crowds likely and full operating hours. Bring a poncho and enjoy what could be another remarkably uncrowded December day.