Disney World in November 2024

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Disney World Ride Closures and Refurbishments in November:

• Epcot - Test Track closed until further notice for a major refurbishment.

• Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed until November 3, 2024. Typhoon Lagoon water park is open, but will close for refurbishment on November 4th.

• Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - Room refurbishments will occur from now until November 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.

• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas - Exterior refurbishments will occur from now until December 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.

• Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake Tower - room refurbishments will take place from September 2024 - September 2025. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.

• Magic Kingdom - Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (separately ticketed event) - 2024 party dates have not been announced. They do sometimes offer a party on November 1st. If that happens, the Magic Kingdom will close early to the general public and will not have fireworks.

• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (separately ticketed event) - The Magic Kingdom will close early to the general public and will not have fireworks during regular park hours during parties. 2024 Party Dates to be Announced

• The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.

• Click here for Universal Orlando closures and refurbishments.

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Special Events at Disney World in November:

• Magic Kingdom will open to everyone (not just Disney World hotel guests) at 8am, an hour earlier than the usual 9am opening time, on Nov. (Dates to be announced).

• The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.

• Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival - 2024 Dates to be Announced. This very popular event is included with your regular Epcot admission although there are special events related to this festival that do have a separate fee. Enjoy food and wine themed demonstrations. Chefs and winemakers from around the globe have booths were you can savor the amazing flavors available for sale- both in full meals and in snack sized portions. Disney Dining Plan credits can typically be used for non-alcoholic items - in fact, a lot of people "hoard" their snack credits just to use at the festival. Tip: This is a very popular event so the weekends will be more crowded than usual at Epcot as locals and annual passholders come to take in the festivities. Weekdays, especially Mondays, will be much less crowded.

• Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend - October 31 - November 3, 2024. These events definitely affect hotel availability so book early. Click here for more details.

• Magic Kingdom - an enhanced Flag Retreat will be presented on Veterans Day

• Disney's Hollywood Studios - Sunset Seasons Greetings - Begins (2024 Dates To Be Announced). Colorful projections on the Hollywood Holiday Tower Hotel will transform it into a snowy corner of Arendelle, a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story toy hotel, and a Dickensian village inspired by “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” This holiday show will also alternate with the tower’s night transformation into a Beacon of Magic. That’s not all….Santa Claus will motor down Hollywood Boulevard. Olaf will present a festive finale to the “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Minnie Mouse, Santa Goofy, and others will appear at a holiday themed character meal at Hollywood & Vine. Vintage-themed holiday décor will charm guests throughout the park.

• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be offered on select nights at Magic Kingdom / 7PM - Midnight. 2024 Party Dates to be Announced. These specially ticketed events - you cannot use your Magic Your Way or Park Hopper Ticket - are a lot of fun for families. Special events include character sightings, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, Holiday-themed attraction overlays and Cinderella Castle projections, snowfall on Main Street, holiday treats included with the price of admission, themed food and beverages available for purchase, holiday-themed Disney PhotoPass opportunities, special lighting, music and more! Ticket prices start at $(to be announced) depending on the date and age of participant, when purchased in advance or $(to be announced) at the gate, if available. Some nights may cost more. These parties include special activities, shows, a parade, and special event fireworks. Warning: The Magic Kingdom will close early to the public and probably won't have fireworks on these nights. Restaurant reservations in the resorts closest to the Magic Kingdom fill early on these nights.

• Candlelight Processional (Epcot) - 2024 Dates to be Announced. Performances at (times to be announced). This is one of Disney World's most beautiful holiday traditions where you'll experience a wonderful retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a mass choir and full orchestra. There is no extra charge - this event is included in your Epcot theme park admission but the performances do fill early. You can reserve a Candlelight Processional Lunch or Dinner package that provides a special voucher that guarantees a spot at one of the same-day performances. Contact us for more information. 2022 Celebrity narrators: To Be Announced.

• Epcot - JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season from 2024 Dates To Be Announced. See your Epcot Times Guide available near the park maps near the front of Epcot) for exact times during your visit, included with admission.

• Epcot - Holidays Around the World Storytellers - 2024 Dates To Be Announced. Throughout the day, storytellers in each of the country pavilions share a holiday tradition.

• Holiday Horse-drawn "Sleigh Rides" at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground - 2024 Dates To Be Announced. Four adults or two adults and three small children, for a 25-minutes ride. Each ride costs $. For reservations, call 407-939-7529.

• Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail - 2024 Dates To Be Announced. Twenty-two Christmas trees each decorated with a different Disney character or theme. Tree lighting nightly at 6PM

• Photos with Santa in Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney) - 2024 Dates To Be Announced. This is a free activity. Click here for more information.

• Disney Springs - Lego Store Events - The Lego Store offers periodic activities like building events or Lego Club meetings, and special offers. Click here for the current month and next month's calendar.

Click Here for Our Top 10 Tips for Visiting Disney World During the Holidays

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Crowd Warnings for Disney World in November:

• Thanksgiving Week - Thanksgiving week is generally Disney World's third busiest week of the whole year. The great thing is that the temperatures are cool and Disney always extends the hours this week but you absolutely need a good information to minimize lines that routinely are 1 - 3 hours long. Our Disney-focused travel agents can help you manage all the special issues that affect this busy season. Important Tip: The lines will be shortest in the first hour or two that the park is open so plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before opening to have the most fun in the shortest time. It is better to arrive early and take a mid-day break than to arrive late and suffer through the long lines. Book dining reservations right away!

• Early Entry Benefits - All four Walt Disney World Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom) will open 30-minutes early for guests of the official Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Disney Springs hotels, and select others. Thoughts on Early Entry - This is a fantastic perk for those who qualify and is a great time to ride one or two popular rides. It is still a good idea for off-site guests to arrive prior to posted park opening time because the first hour of the day tends to be less crowded but you’ll also see crowds decrease for the last two (2) hours before closing.

• Be smart about Character Breakfast reservations - I am not a big fan of Disney character breakfasts because the theme parks are at their least crowded and the lines are shortest when the parks first open for the day. In my opinion, there is no good reason to sit in a restaurant when lines are short and then head out to the attractions just in time to get in a long line. A character lunch or dinner can give you a much-needed break after you've had a chance to build up an appetite enjoying the rides and attractions when the lines are low. Character lunches and dinners also give you more bang for your buck when you're on a Disney Dining Plan. If you love character breakfasts, consider booking a late character breakfast seating and treat it like brunch - this will still let you enjoy the short lines just after park opening before sitting down to eat. Water park days, relaxing-at-the-resort days, and departure day are also great possibilities for people who love character breakfasts.

• Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Fantasmic! will have at least one performance every night in November. Disney will probably add a second performance on select nights and the later performance will always be less crowded than the first. You'll need to line up at least 60 minutes early when the crowds are high. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes and the lake catches fire, which can be frightening to some small children.

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