Week-by-Week Breakdown

WeekDatesCrowd LevelReasonTip
Week 1Nov 1-7🟡 Moderate 5.9Early November

Good visiting conditions. Schools in session. Holiday events beginning.

Week 2Nov 8-14🟡 Moderate 4.9Mid-November

Often overlooked - one of the better weeks of the second half of the year.

Week 3Nov 15-21🔴 High 6.9Pre-Thanksgiving buildup

Crowds begin building as Thanksgiving travel starts.

Week 4Nov 22-28🚨 Extreme 9.9Thanksgiving week

The busiest non-Christmas week of the year. Avoid if possible.

Week 5Nov 29-30🔴 High 7.7Post-Thanksgiving

Still HIGH as holiday travel wraps up.

Which Park Is Least Crowded in November?

Animal Kingdom and EPCOT are typically the least crowded options in november. At Universal, Universal Studios Florida tends to run slightly lighter than Islands of Adventure. Check the calendar for week-specific recommendations.

November Tips

1

Target the lowest week available. Check the week-by-week table above and pick the week that fits your schedule with the lowest crowd level.

2

Rope drop is critical during highcrowd weeks. The first 90 minutes save hours. Be at the park 30 minutes before official opening.

3

Book Lightning Lane/Express Pass for highcrowd weeks. For Moderate and High weeks, these are essential to ride everything.