What happens at Disney in November?

Special Events in November at Disney World Probably the most famous of all the Epcot festivals is the International Food and Wine Festival. 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.



November is a transformative month at Walt Disney World, as the resort rapidly shifts from "Halloween mode" to "Christmas mode" in a matter of days. By the second week of November, the Magic Kingdom is fully decorated with massive wreaths and a 65-foot Christmas tree. The premier event is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a separately ticketed nighttime event featuring "Snoap" (fake snow) on Main Street and exclusive holiday parades. In 2026, the newer Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios also returns, offering a "vintage Hollywood" Christmas vibe with craft cocktails and rare character meet-and-greets. Over at EPCOT, the International Festival of the Holidays typically begins in late November (usually the day after Thanksgiving), featuring "Holiday Kitchens" and the legendary Candlelight Processional narrated by celebrity guests. While early November offers lower crowds and mild weather (highs in the 70s°F), the week of Thanksgiving sees a massive surge in attendance, making it one of the busiest periods of the year for the Florida theme parks.

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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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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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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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The best general advice about visiting Disneyland in November is to go during the middle of the week. The holiday season crowds are just about always worse on the weekends, so Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays are generally your best bet. Be sure to check the Crowd Calendar for the exact dates.

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Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. The parks are a casual, family-oriented environment. Ensuring that the parks are family-friendly is an important part of the Disney experience. In that spirit, we ask you to use your discretion and common sense.

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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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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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