Disney World Crowd Calendar: November 2026
The clear stretch to dodge is Thanksgiving week, when every park hits a maxed-out 75 MCI from November 25 through November 29 as school breaks kick in; those are the busiest days of the month by far. For calmer days, target the first three weeks, where Magic Kingdom drops to lows of 37 on both November 8 and November 15, and mid-week visits (Wednesdays and Thursdays) consistently beat weekends. Keep in mind EPCOT runs hotter all month thanks to Food and Wine Festival through November 21, peaking around 62 on November 2, 9, and 16, so save it for a weekday. One non-obvious tip: November 30 resets to moderate (Magic Kingdom 56, EPCOT 60) right as Festival of the Holidays opens, letting you catch holiday decor without the Thanksgiving crush.
Disney World crowds in November 2026 are expected to be moderate overall, with an average MagicPlanner Capacity Index (MCI) of 54/100 across the four parks. Hollywood Studios is projected to be the quietest park (average MCI 51), while EPCOT runs the busiest (average MCI 58). Crowds are elevated around Thanksgiving Week. Plan around those windows if you can. Happening this month: EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (Sun, Nov 1 – Sat, Nov 21); Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (Sun, Nov 8 – Sun, Nov 29); EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (Fri, Nov 27 – Mon, Nov 30). Predictions update daily from live wait-time data. See the interactive calendar for day-by-day detail.
✅ Best days to visit
- Wed, Nov 446
- Wed, Nov 1146
- Wed, Nov 1846
- Thu, Nov 1247
- Thu, Nov 1947
🚫 Busiest days to avoid
- Sun, Nov 2975
- Sat, Nov 2875
- Fri, Nov 2775
- Thu, Nov 2675
- Wed, Nov 2575
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Park-by-park crowds in November 2026
| Park | Avg crowds | Quietest day | Busiest day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎬 Hollywood Studios | 51 | Wed, Nov 4 41 | Sun, Nov 29 75 |
| 🏰 Magic Kingdom | 52 | Sun, Nov 8 37 | Sun, Nov 29 75 |
| 🦁 Animal Kingdom | 55 | Wed, Nov 4 43 | Sun, Nov 29 75 |
| 🌐 EPCOT | 58 | Sun, Nov 22 46 | Sun, Nov 29 75 |
Day-by-day crowd levels
Average of all four parks. 0 = empty park, 100 = packed. Green days are your friends.
Want per-park detail and live wait times? Open the interactive crowd calendar or check today's live waits.
How November compares to past years
Across 2014-2025, November has historically ranked #6 of 12 months for crowds, a middle-of-the-pack month for crowds. Typical top-ride waits in November: