Should I go to Disney in October or November?

Crowds will remain elevated across the board as Halloween transitions to Christmas. However, attendance won't be as high as Thanksgiving or Christmas. Nevertheless, November is a good month to visit Walt Disney World due to mild weather, moderate crowds much of the month, and the start of the holiday season!



Choosing between October and November for a 2026 Disney World trip depends on your priority: Halloween festivities versus lower crowds and holiday decor. October is the peak of the "spooky season," featuring Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the Epcot Food & Wine Festival. However, October has become increasingly crowded and expensive, with ticket prices in 2026 often peaking around $180-$200 for Magic Kingdom. November is generally considered the better choice for most families. If you visit in the first two weeks of November, you benefit from "Jersey Week" crowds subsiding and the magical "overnight" transformation where the parks switch from Halloween to Christmas decor. The weather is also significantly more comfortable, with average highs of 78°F compared to October’s humid 85°F. However, you must avoid the week of Thanksgiving, which is one of the busiest and most expensive periods of the entire year. For the best balance of moderate prices, festive Christmas atmosphere, and manageable wait times, the week immediately following Veterans Day in mid-November is the "sweet spot" for a 2026 Disney vacation.

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October is arguably the best month to visit Walt Disney World. Crowds are mostly stable, with only one major holiday bringing a slight bump.

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Is November a good time to visit Walt Disney World? November is busy month for Walt Disney World. While there is a lot to enjoy during this time, including the holidays, the crowds certainly aren't for everyone.

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Although the cost of admission to Disneyland changes throughout the year, the cheapest time to go to Disneyland is during the off-peak season. This is generally between mid-January and February, or September through mid-November.

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The next cheapest time to visit Disney World would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, and December. Let's examine the least expensive dates for a vacation in 2023 and why these season dates are cheaper.

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With kids in school most of the month, crowds during October (the holiday weekend excepted) tend to be pretty low. Combined with the good weather (post-summer) and average prices, this is one of the best times to visit if you can fit it into your schedule.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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November is very busy crowd-wise thanks to Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas season at Disney World. If you have a good plan and are flexible, we are positive you will still have a great time.

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

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How busy is Disney World in November? November is a fairly good time to visit. In our experience, the crowds are generally Fair (2/5), with the exception of Thanksgiving when it becomes very busy.

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November is a great time to visit as the Florida weather finally cools down this time of year, plus there are so many festive holiday events throughout Disney World. Be sure to feast on some delicious holiday treats as well as some Thanksgiving-inspired meals.

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The best time to visit Orlando is from mid-September to early November. During this admittedly quite brief time, the temperatures are down from their summer highs of 90?F (32?C) into a more comfortable range of around 75?F (23.9?C).

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A: The cheapest days to visit Disneyland are generally mid-week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) during the off-peak seasons, which include periods in winter (January through early February) and fall (mid-September through mid-November) when schools are typically in session.

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You will often find us splashing around during a mid-day break, having an evening swim or even enjoying the attractions at the Disney Water Parks all year round. I am happy to let you know that all of the Disney Resort hotel pools are open year round.

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