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Disney California Adventure crowd calendar, December 2026

December 202631 days forecast

Disney California Adventure is typically busy in December 2026, averaging 74% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 17 Dec at 61%, and the busiest is Mon 28 Dec at 92%.

Best day to visit in December

Thursday 17 Dec

December 2026 is typically busy at Disney California Adventure, averaging 74% crowd level. The busiest is Monday 28 Dec at 92%.

61%crowds
Next bestWed 16 Dec 65%Tue 1 Dec 66%Wed 2 Dec 66%

Disney California Adventure is typically busy in December 2026, averaging around 74% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 17th (about 61%), while the busiest is Monday 28th (about 92%).

Wondering how busy Disney California Adventure will be in December 2026? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more. Estimated from historical data

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Disney California Adventure, December 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
166%*QuieterEst.27 min queues266%*QuieterEst.28 min queues367%*QuieterEst.28 min queues470%*TypicalEst.30 min queues574%*TypicalEst.36 min queues672%*TypicalEst.32 min queues
770%*TypicalEst.30 min queues866%*QuieterEst.27 min queues966%*QuieterEst.28 min queues1068%*QuieterEst.28 min queues1170%*TypicalEst.30 min queues1274%*TypicalEst.35 min queues1373%*TypicalEst.33 min queues
1470%*TypicalEst.30 min queues1567%*QuieterEst.28 min queues1665%*QuieterEst.26 min queues1761%*QuietestEst.24 min queues1868%*QuieterEst.29 min queues1975%*TypicalEst.36 min queues2075%*TypicalEst.36 min queues
2178%*BusierEst.40 min queues2280%*BusierEst.43 min queues2379%*BusierEst.42 min queues2477%*BusierEst.39 min queues2576%*BusierEst.38 min queues2680%*BusierEst.43 min queues2785%*BusiestEst.51 min queues
2892%*BusiestEst.67 min queues2992%*BusiestEst.67 min queues3080%*BusierEst.43 min queues3179%*BusierEst.41 min queues
  1. Tue1Hours unavailable66%*Est.Quieter27 min queues
  2. Wed2Hours unavailable66%*Est.Quieter28 min queues
  3. Thu3Hours unavailable67%*Est.Quieter28 min queues
  4. Fri4Hours unavailable70%*Est.Typical30 min queues
  5. Sat5Hours unavailable74%*Est.Typical36 min queues
  6. Sun6Hours unavailable72%*Est.Typical32 min queues
  7. Mon7Hours unavailable70%*Est.Typical30 min queues
  8. Tue8Hours unavailable66%*Est.Quieter27 min queues
  9. Wed9Hours unavailable66%*Est.Quieter28 min queues
  10. Thu10Hours unavailable68%*Est.Quieter28 min queues
  11. Fri11Hours unavailable70%*Est.Typical30 min queues
  12. Sat12Hours unavailable74%*Est.Typical35 min queues
  13. Sun13Hours unavailable73%*Est.Typical33 min queues
  14. Mon14Hours unavailable70%*Est.Typical30 min queues
  15. Tue15Hours unavailable67%*Est.Quieter28 min queues
  16. Wed16Hours unavailable65%*Est.Quieter26 min queues
  17. Thu17Hours unavailable61%*Est.Quietest24 min queues
  18. Fri18Hours unavailable68%*Est.Quieter29 min queues
  19. Sat19Hours unavailable75%*Est.Typical36 min queues
  20. Sun20Hours unavailable75%*Est.Typical36 min queues
  21. Mon21Hours unavailableChristmas78%*Est.Busier40 min queues
  22. Tue22Hours unavailableChristmas80%*Est.Busier43 min queues
  23. Wed23Hours unavailableChristmas79%*Est.Busier42 min queues
  24. Thu24Hours unavailableChristmas77%*Est.Busier39 min queues
  25. Fri25Hours unavailableChristmas76%*Est.Busier38 min queues
  26. Sat26Hours unavailableChristmas80%*Est.Busier43 min queues
  27. Sun27Hours unavailableChristmas85%*Est.Busiest51 min queues
  28. Mon28Hours unavailableChristmas92%*Est.Busiest67 min queues
  29. Tue29Hours unavailableChristmas92%*Est.Busiest67 min queues
  30. Wed30Hours unavailableChristmas80%*Est.Busier43 min queues
  31. Thu31Hours unavailableChristmas79%*Est.Busier41 min queues
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Crowd levels are estimated from this park's own recorded queue times and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

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Frequently asked

When is the quietest day to visit Disney California Adventure in December 2026?

Thursday 17th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Disney California Adventure in December 2026, at around 61% crowd levels.

When is Disney California Adventure busiest in December 2026?

Monday 28th is predicted to be the busiest day at Disney California Adventure in December 2026, at around 92% crowd levels.

How busy is Disney California Adventure in December 2026?

On average, Disney California Adventure is busy in December 2026 - around 74% crowd levels.

Is Disney California Adventure busier on weekends?

At Disney California Adventure, weekend and weekday crowd levels in December 2026 are fairly similar, so arriving early matters more than the day of the week.

What is the best time to visit Disney California Adventure?

The best time to visit Disney California Adventure is on its quietest predicted days - Thursday 17th is the quietest in December 2026 (about 61%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.