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November at Disney World

Last updated on 12/01/2022

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November ushers the holidays into the parks with festive decorations and entertainment offerings. But, the holidays also mean “crowds.” 

Here’s what you need to know:

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HOW OUR CROWD CALENDARS WORK

  • Ready to dive in? Jump down to the November Crowd Calendar
How the Crowd Calendars work

1. For each day of the month, we tell you on a scale of 1-10 how busy the entire Walt Disney World Resort is when compared to other days of the year.

2. Then, for each park you’ll see the park hours and any special events that are planned.

3. We also track refurbishments and closings (which you can toggle on and off).

4. We have a handy feature that allows you to automatically add your Advanced Dining Reservation date to your calendar.

5. And, one of the most useful features is the ability to be able to print the calendar so that you can have a paper copy for planning (or to just use as a backup).

WHAT ORDER SHOULD YOU VISIT THE PARKS?

Depending on the length of your trip, here’s how many days we recommend for each park:

Suggested number of days in each park

When it comes time to decide which days are best for each park, here are some general things to keep in mind:

  • Hollywood Studios is consistently the first park to reach capacity, primarily because of popular attractions like Rise of the Resistance and Slinky Dog Dash.
  • Magic Kingdom is the most popular park overall. It is also the park most first-time visitors think of when they think “Disney World”. Saturdays are the busiest, with mid-week typically the least busy.
  • Epcot hosts nearly year-round festivals, and those festivals are popular with both out-of-state visitors as well as with locals. And, since a lot of what the festivals are famous for are alcohol and food, the areas around the Festival Booths can be a lot busier (and a bit rowdier) than what you’d find during the daytime hours on the weekdays. If that isn’t the vibe you are looking for, you may want to skip Epcot during the nighttime on Friday and Saturdays.
  • Even with the new Park Pass system, Animal Kingdom remains one of the “easiest” parks to fit into a trip. You should be able to plug it in wherever it makes the most sense for you.
  • We go into a lot more detail in our guide on The Best Days to Visit Each Park.

PLANNING FOR DISNEY WORLD IN NOVEMBER

PARK HOURS | PRICES & DISCOUNTS | SPECIAL EVENTS | WEATHER | WHAT TO WEAR | REFURBISHMENTS & CLOSURES | WHAT’S NEW | TIPS

PARK HOURS

Disney publishes its park hours about 75 days in advance, but those hours can (and very often do) change.

Note: This used to be about 180 days in advance, but since the reopening, they have transitioned to a roughly 75-day window.

As the dates get closer, it isn’t unusual for Disney to tweak either the opening or closing times. And during especially busy times of the year, they may change both.

That means to avoid having your plans sidetracked, you’ll definitely want to keep checking the park hours – including while on your trip.

When it comes to park hours – in general – the heavier the crowds, the longer the parks will be open during the day. Of course, that also means that the parks will be open fewer hours of the day during less busy times of the years.

That means in November you can expect to see the parks open more hours around both the busy Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays.

Read More:

  • Guide to Magic Kingdom Park Hours
  • Guide to Epcot Park Hours
  • Guide to Hollywood Studios Park Hours
  • Guide to Animal Kingdom Park Hours

PRICES AND DISCOUNTS

Even though November has a couple of very busy holidays, there are still chances for some discounts.

  • Guide to Disney World Discounts

SPECIAL EVENTS

50th Anniversary Celebration

Walt Disney World is celebrating 50 years!

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Extending all the way from October 1, 2021 until April 1, 2023, this celebration will offer guests the opportunities for new experiences, entertainment, and of course merchandise and treats.

  • Complete Guide to the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World

International Food And Wine Festival

Probably the most famous of all the Epcot festivals is the International Food and Wine Festival.

Food and Wine festival sign

Held every year in the fall, if you are a fan of good food and fun drinks, you’ll definitely want to plan to spend some time at Epcot during your trip.

  • Complete Guide to the International Food and Wine Festival

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party

One of the hottest parties around, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a specially ticketed event (translation: it costs extra) at Magic Kingdom. During the party you’ll find special character meet and greet opportunities, dance parties, a special parade, fireworks, and special treat stations where you can get hot cocoa and cookies.

  • Complete Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Festival Of The Holidays

Typically starting at the end of November, Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays introduces guests to holiday customs and traditions throughout the world.

  • An Overview of the Festival of the Holidays

WEATHER​

November at Disney World can be anything from hot to perfect to cool. That means you’ll definitely want to check the forecast when your trip gets closer and then consider packing layers.

During November, the temperatures will range from lows in the 60s to highs in the upper 70s.

The rain chances also decrease, with November only seeing around 2 and a half inches of rain per year.

But even though the rain chances aren’t as high, we still recommend that you come prepared with ponchos, multiple pairs of shoes (in case one pair gets wet), and umbrellas just in case.

Rain on Main Street
  • How to handle the weather at Disney World

Swimming In November

Even though it may be too cold to swim in November where you live, at Disney World the pools are heated which means even if the air is a bit chilly, the pools are still a comfortable temp.

Pool at Ft Wilderness

In addition to the pools at the resorts, at least 1 of Disney’s 2 water parks will remain open.

  • FAQ’s about the Pools at Walt Disney World

WHAT TO WEAR​

Traveling in November? We recommend you start with clothes that are comfortable for summer but that you also consider bringing jackets or sweatshirts for the nighttime or early morning.

In fact, even during the hottest months we keep a light jacket in our park bag because coming out of the sun into an air-conditioned space is sometimes too cold for our liking. And in November, that can still be true.

Elsa in Epcot

If you’re the kind of person that finds sitting under the AC to be too much, you might want to consider tossing in a light jacket, too.

  • Ultimate Packing List for Walt Disney World

REFURBISHMENTS AND CLOSURES​

While routine refurbishments aren’t typically scheduled in November, you’ll likely still run into a few attractions that are closed.

  • Disney World Refurbishment Calendar

WATER PARKS​

During the colder months, Disney also typically closes Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon (one at a time) for refurbishment.

These scheduled closings typically take place between the end of October and mid-March.

Make sure you check the calendar below to see what park will be open during your visit.

WHAT’S NEW?​

At this time, no major new attraction, restaurant, or show is scheduled to open in November.

TIPS FOR DISNEY WORLD IN NOVEMBER

  • If you can avoid Veterans Day and the week of Thanksgiving you’ll have the best chances for lower than average crowds.
  • Keep checking for discounts. Even if you’ve already booked discounts can still be applied.
  • The pools can get quite busy. For the lowest crowds consider visiting in the morning.
  • If you plan to visit the Food & Wine Festival, consider going on a weekday when the crowds are lower.

Crowd Calendar
November 2023

Print as PDF

Official park hours are usually released around 75 days in advance.

Crowd Levels

The "crowd level" compares each day to the rest of the year; it indicates how crowded the entire WDW Resort area is on a scale of 1-10.

Thursday, November 1, 2018
10/10 crowd level
  • 1-3 crowd levels
  • 4-7 crowd levels
  • 8-10 crowd levels
  • About advanced reservations

  • - Advanced dining reservations: Advanced dining reservations can be made 60 days beforehand beginning online at 6 am EST or by phone at 7:00 am EST.
  • Tips from our ground crew

  • - In general, we recommend booking Park Pass reservations for Hollywood Studios early in your trip to maximize your chances to ride Rise of the Resistance.
  • - Magic Kingdom typically sees a surge on Saturdays, so other parks are usually a better choice.
  • - Since the festivals can draw lots of locals, avoid Epcot on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • - Animal Kingdom is a good option for most days, so plug it into your trip wherever it is easiest.

  • Quick Toggle

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      Recent Updates

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      Refurbishment Details

    December 3, 2018 - December 31, 2023 - WDW Railroad at Magic Kingdom, (Attraction)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular , (Attraction)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, (Dining)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Victoria and Albert's, (Dining)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Restaurant Marrakesh, (Dining)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Monsieur Paul, (Dining)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, (Dining)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, (Attraction)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Voyage of the Little Mermaid, (Attraction)

    March 16, 2020 - December 31, 2078 - Enchanted Tales with Belle, (Attraction)

    March 15, 2022 - December 31, 2023 - Boardwalk Renovation, (Resort)

    March 15, 2022 - December 31, 2023 - Boardwalk Renovation, (Resort)

    June 18, 2022 - December 31, 2078 - Narcoossee’s, (Dining)

    August 15, 2022 - December 31, 2078 - Kona Cafe Refurbishment, Kona Cafe will be closing for a complete refurbishment. No reopening date has been announced yet. During the closure, Mobile Ordering will be available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Kona Island. (Dining)

      Available Discounts

    No discounts currently available.

    See the chart of past discounts for previous promotion dates.

      Special Events

    January 1, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    January 2, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 9PM-11PM (Click for more info)

    January 4, 2023 - January 8, 2023 - WDW Marathon Weekend

    January 4, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 10PM-12AM (Click for more info)

    January 9, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    January 9, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 9PM-11PM (Click for more info)

    January 11, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    January 11, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 10PM-12AM (Click for more info)

    January 13, 2023 - February 20, 2023 - EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (Click for more info)

    January 16, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    January 16, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 9PM-11PM (Click for more info)

    January 18, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    January 18, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 10PM-12AM (Click for more info)

    January 23, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    January 23, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 9PM-11PM (Click for more info)

    January 25, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    January 25, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours 10PM-12AM (Click for more info)

    January 30, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (Click for more info)

    February 1, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (Click for more info)

    February 6, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (Click for more info)

    February 7, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (Click for more info)

    February 13, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (Click for more info)

    February 15, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    February 15, 2023 - Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (Click for more info)

    February 16, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    February 20, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    February 22, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    February 23, 2023 - February 26, 2023 - Princess Half Marathon Weekend

    February 27, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    March 2, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    March 6, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    March 13, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    March 16, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    March 20, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    March 22, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    March 27, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Magic Kingdom (Click for more info)

    March 29, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    April 2, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    April 5, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

    April 13, 2023 - April 16, 2023 - runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend

    April 19, 2023 - Disney After Hours – Hollywood Studios (Click for more info)

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