These are all of the big things you need to know if you are going to Disney World in November 2026. This includes closures, fireworks, festival dates, and so much more that will help you plan your trip.
The Holiday Season
The holiday season at Disney World officially kicks off on November 13th. The last day of it will be January 6, 2027. The parks will have Christmas decor, merch, entertainment, foods, and more.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will have its first night on November 8th. The dates for November are 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27 and 29th. Magic Kingdom will close at 6pm on those dates. This party requires a separate ticket and is not included with general admission.
Jollywood Nights
Jollywood Nights is an after hours party in Hollywood Studios that requires a separate ticket. The nights for this are November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28th. Hollywood Studios will close at 7pm on party nights.
Weather
Average weather at Walt Disney World in November is is highs 77°-82°, lows 55°-60°, and not much rain, typically about 3-4 days of rain.
Crowds
You can expect to see somewhat lower crowds for the first half of November, then crowds will be much higher the second half of the month. This is due to the holiday season starting and Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving day is Thursday November 26th. Crowds will be much higher this day and through the weekend since people have time off from school and work for the holiday.
Closures
In Magic Kingdom, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be closing November 2nd and it will reopen on December 18th. Closures that will go all month are Typhoon Lagoon water park, Slush Gusher water slide at Blizzard Beach water park, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, and the Frontierland Station of the Walt Disney World Railroad. Read more about the closures here.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Ends
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is currently going and will have its last day on November 21st.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Begins
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starts on November 28th and the last day of it is December 30th. You can expect special festival merch, foods, and entertainment.
The Candlelight Processional Starts
The Candlelight Processional has its first night on November 27th and it will be every night through December 30th. Every night it will be at 4:45 PM, 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Christmas Ride Overlays
There are some rides with Christmas overlays that start on select days in November. These rides include Living with the Land, Jungle Cruise, Alien Swirling Saucers, Rock n Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, and Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind.
Mickey & Minnie’s Birthday
Mickey and Minnie’s birthday is on November 18th. Magic Kingdom will likely do a parade for the special day.
Planning a Disney World trip?
Here are some helpful resources from That Magical Fam:
- Save on Disney World Tickets
- Get our FREE Disney Packing List!
- Disney World Closures in November 2026 – See the current and upcoming Disney World closures.
- New Holiday Overlays Coming to Disney World Rides – See the three rides getting new holiday overlays in 2026.
- 12 New Rides Coming to Disney World – See the major new attractions coming to Walt Disney World.
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