Disney World Crowd Calendar: November 2026
The sweet spot for November 2026 is the midweek stretch from about the 17th through the 20th, when Magic Kingdom dips to 45, 64, 42, and 41 and Animal Kingdom falls to 45 on the 18th. Avoid Thanksgiving week entirely: with the school break active, Magic Kingdom hits 90 on the 28th and EPCOT climbs to 94 the same day, with every park running very high from the 21st onward. Weekends run hot too, so target Tuesday through Thursday when you can. One non-obvious note on EPCOT: Food & Wine runs through November 21, then Festival of the Holidays opens November 27, meaning the few days around the 24th fall between festivals, so if park-wide food booths are your draw, plan EPCOT before the 21st rather than that quiet gap.
Disney World crowds in November 2026 are expected to be high overall, with an average MagicPlanner Capacity Index (MCI) of 66/100 across the four parks. Magic Kingdom is projected to be the quietest park (average MCI 62), while EPCOT runs the busiest (average MCI 71). Crowds are elevated around Thanksgiving Week. Plan around those windows if you can. Happening this month: Special Ticketed Event (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 29); EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (Sat, Nov 7 – 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 1854
- Thu, Nov 1255
- Tue, Nov 1755
- Thu, Nov 1955
- Fri, Nov 2057
🚫 Busiest days to avoid
- Fri, Nov 2778
- Sat, Nov 2876
- Thu, Nov 2676
- Wed, Nov 2576
- Sun, Nov 2975
Visiting in November with young kids?
Kingdom Strollers delivers a stroller to your Disney World hotel and collects it at the end, usually cheaper than renting in the parks each day.
Visit Kingdom Strollers →Affiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Details
Park-by-park crowds in November 2026
| Park | Avg crowds | Quietest day | Busiest day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏰 Magic Kingdom | 62 | Fri, Nov 20 41 | Thu, Nov 26 79 |
| 🎬 Hollywood Studios | 63 | Wed, Nov 18 49 | Fri, Nov 27 81 |
| 🦁 Animal Kingdom | 66 | Wed, Nov 18 45 | Mon, Nov 23 77 |
| 🌐 EPCOT | 71 | Wed, Nov 18 59 | Fri, Nov 27 81 |
Need park tickets for November?
Undercover Tourist sells discounted Disney World tickets from an authorized seller, often saving a family real money versus gate prices.
Visit Undercover Tourist →Affiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Details
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: