These are all of the things that you really need to know if you are going to Walt Disney World in November 2025. It is good to know about everything going on so you can plan your vacation accordingly and take note of all the things you do not want to miss out on. This list includes changes to a ride, holiday season dates, holiday parties, festivals starting and ending, closures, and much more.
Holiday Season
The holiday season at Disney World will go from November 14th to December 31, 2025. This includes Main Street holiday decor and wreaths, Hollywood Studios gets Christmas decor, a Frozen Holiday Surprise at Cinderella’s Castle, Tower of Terror does nightly holiday projections, Minnie Mouse does holiday dining at Hollywood & Vine, Toy Story Land is filled with holiday decor, Animal Kingdom has Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition, and so much more.
Weather
The weather at Disney World in Florida gets nicer in November than previous months. It typically is less hot and humid and has less rain than other months, which is nice. We always recommend bringing a poncho on your vacation just in case it rains though. The typical high is in the 70s or 80s and the low is usually in the 50s or 60s. Dress for warmer weather and bring a sweatshirt for the mornings and evenings.
Crowds
November has a mix of crowded days and days that are not very busy. The first few weeks should have pretty low crowds at Disney World’s theme parks. Then the week of Thanksgiving, crowds will get much, much worse because a lot of people will go on vacation here for Thanksgiving and the break they get from school and work.
Mickey & Minnie’s Birthday
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse share a birthday, which is November 18th. This year their birthday is on a Tuesday, which should be a lower crowd day. Some years Disney World has done special treats for their birthday. They also might wear birthday attire for the day, and there could also be a special birthday cavalcade parade. Have you ever been in the parks to celebrate Mickey and Minnie’s birthday?
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday November 27th. This is typically a busy day in the theme parks since many people go on vacation during this time. Disney World usually does some special things for Thanksgiving, like special Thanksgiving menus at select restaurants. Some restaurants that have in the past are Tusker House Restaurant, Trattoria al Forno, Satu’li Canteen, and Topolino’s Terrace.
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break is the week of Thanksgiving Day. The length of the break people get varies from the whole week to a few days around Thanksgiving Day. You can expect to see increased crowds in the parks for the entire week of Thanksgiving, but especially on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. Many people in America do not have work and school during this time, so they go to Walt Disney World for vacation. Have you ever been to Disney World for Thanksgiving?
Ride Closures
Ride closures for the month of November include Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom, the Frontierland station of the Walt Disney World Railroad, and Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom park. Read dates and more info about these closures here.
Other Closures
Other closures that are not rides for the month of November include Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom, the water park Blizzard Beach, and Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios. Mickey’s PhilharMagic will be closed from November 1st through 22nd. Blizzard Beach is expected to be closed for the entire month, but it is unknown exactly when it will reopen. Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios is undergoing a big refurbishment and should reopen sometime in 2026.
Christmas Ride Overlays
There are some Christmas rider overlays that you can experience in the month of November and in December. Jungle Cruise will change to Jingle Cruise, which will officially start on November 3rd and run through the holiday season. Living with the Land will become Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses. It will have Christmas lights throughout the ride and decor. Do you prefer the classic versions or holiday versions of these rides?
New Zootopia Show in Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom permanently closed It’s Tough to be a Bug earlier this year and the area was changed. It is now reopening as Zootopia: Better Zoogether, a new show. It will make its debut on November 7th and will feature a new character named Heidi Howler and a Clawhauser animatronic. You will also be able to meet Nick and Judy Hopps in their Zootopia 2 outfits starting in November.
Jollywood Nights
Jollywood Nights is an evening event in Hollywood Studios that you need a ticket to attend. This Christmas party will be on November 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, and 29th. It is a 5 hour event that is after the theme park closes to regular admission guests.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is on November 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28 and 30th. This is in Magic Kingdom park. The park will close early to regular admission guests so the party can begin. Tickets sell out for this event, so purchase them soon if you are wanting to attend.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is Ending
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been going in EPCOT since August. This is running a little longer and the last day of the festival is November 22, 2025. This festival is loved by many fans and is so fun. It brings a lot of new food and drink menu items, plus fun entertainment.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starts in November on November 28th and will go until December 30th. This festival comes with ride overlays, holiday decor, holiday menu items, and much more. Have you been to this festival in EPCOT before?
Eat To The Beat Concerts
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series has been going on in EPCOT as part of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. These concerts have been running since the festival started in August. They will continue in November and the last date to experience one is November 17th.
Candlelight Processional
The Candlelight Processional dates for November are November 28th, 29th, and 30th. This is part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT. It will run every night until December 30th. This is in the America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT every night at 5pm, 6:45pm, and 8:15pm. Some of the people performing are Constance Wu, Jordan Fisher, Henry Winkler, Ashley Eckstein, and more
Last Chance for Permanently Closing Attractions
There are some upcoming permanent closures in Hollywood Studios and in Animal Kingdom over the next several months. If you’re going in November and won’t be back for a while, then this is your last chance to go on these attractions before they permanently close. Rock n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is a fast roller coaster that will be closing in the beginning of 2026 to change to Muppets themed. It will reopen with Muppets in the summer of 2026. All of DinoLand USA in Animal Kingdom, including DINOSAUR, is closing permanently on February 2nd.
Resort Guests Get Free Water Park Admission
Guests who are staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels get free water park admission on the day they check into their hotel. This is going for all of 2025, so you can do this in November and December. Disney has not said anything about continuing this in 2026, so that is still up in the air. For the month of November, Blizzard Beach is closed, so if you take advantage of this perk, then go to Typhoon Lagoon on your check-in day. If you’re going to Disney World in November, then read this post here with all of the changes going on next month.