Disney4me Posted October 19, 2025 Report Posted October 19, 2025 I’ve been going to Disney World for over 20 years now, and honestly, November is one of my favorite times to visit! Get ready because Magic Kingdom is about to look like this again It’s the month that Halloween (my personal favorite holiday) and Christmas have a baby in Disney World, with decor and delicious seasonal treats overlapping. Hannah Montana said it best — “you get the best of both worlds,” — which makes it an exciting time for fans like me who want to experience it ALL. However, there are some HUGE changes you’re going to want to know about before scanning your MagicBand into the parks! Heading to Disney World soon? Be sure to check out our planning worksheets. You can click the image below to get our list and make sure you don’t forget a thing! Here’s an overview of what you can look forward to in November at Disney World! Disney’s Animal Kingdom is healing with the opening of a new attraction! If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in their own attraction, your dreams are about to come true! Zootopia: Better Zoogether is a brand-new show coming to the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it officially opens on November 7th. ©Disney This replaces the long-running It’s Tough to Be a Bug, which closed earlier this year. Will it be difficult to walk in there and not see the punny posters in the waiting area? Oh yes — tears will be shed. However, we are excited to be immersed in this story. It is still a 4D show that you’ll watch through your Carrot Vision 3D Glasses, and it begins when you arrive at the main stage just in time for Zoogether Day festivities. We just got a sneak peek at the Clawhauser animatronic, and we can’t wait to see it in person! Clawhauser animatronic ©Disney Don’t want to wait until November 7th? You might not have to! Cast Members and Annual Passholders have previews ahead of the grand opening. Passholders will get a chance to join a Virtual Queue in the My Disney Experience app on November 5th and 6th. Yes, Virtual Queues are back (at least for a couple of days). Learn all about how that process will work here. 5 Cringey Things That Make Me Rethink Walking Into Animal Kingdom Ever Again Ready to party? Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins. Starting November 7th, 2025, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns on select nights through December 21st! Tickets are on sale now, and although several dates have sold out, you can still score some for $169 to $229 per person, depending on the date. Club Tinsel at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party During the event, you’ll get complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, interactions with rare characters, low wait times for rides, exclusive entertainment (like the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade), specialty food, and so much more. The best part? SNOAP. Yes, the “snow” is made of soap that falls on Main Street during the event. Who knew some suds and a few machines would be the key to making our dreams come true?! Snoap almost always makes us emotional If you are NOT attending the party, it’s still important that you pay attention to party nights! That’s because the park closes early. It can be a perk if you have a park hopper ticket, because crowds tend to be lower on party days. However, if you have a 1-park per day ticket, you’re wasting precious time in the parks by going to Magic Kingdom on these days! Why You Should Start Planning Your 2026 Disney World Christmas Trip Now Or, try something new at Jollywood Nights! That’s not the only festive event happening in Disney World! Jollywood Nights, one of Disney’s most controversial events in recent years, is back at Hollywood Studios for 2025 on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd, 2025. We had a blast in 2024! The vibes at Jollywood Nights are pretty different than Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which is a huge draw for adults. You can have a special dining experience at The Hollywood Brown Derby, enjoy several exclusive shows (including one with the Muppets!), festive food, and more. Frozen Espresso Martini We’re not gonna lie — Jollywood Nights was off to a rocky start when it kicked off in 2023…but with some changes in 2024, we were pretty impressed! You know we’ll be at the first night, so we’ll give you all the details before you shell out the cash for those tickets. Mike Wazowski Tickets are on sale now, but there is plenty of availability left, so no rush. However, if you want to guarantee a spot, we’d recommend buying it now, just in case. We’re interested to see how it goes with several lands under construction! Disney Just Released 5 New Christmas Loungeflys Online Gobble up some delicious food on Thanksgiving Did you know some Disney World restaurants offer an exclusive menu only available for Thanksgiving?! Bring on the feast!! This year, Thanksgiving lands on Thursday, November 27th, just in case you lost track of dates when planning your trip (that’s what happens if you’re like me and use four calendars to track your life). Welcome in While many restaurants in your hometown may close, Disney World is open for business as usual every day of the year. But you deserve something special! So you can book a special meal at restaurants like Whispering Canyon Cafe and Steakhouse 71. Check out the full list at the link below! These are ALL of the restaurants with special Thanksgiving meals It’s time to eat your weight in cookies at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! Many people celebrate Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and while we love shopping as much as the next Disney fan, our focus is split. That’s because the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays kicks off on November 28th! EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Food booths pop up around the park with festive eats and drinks, the storytellers take over the pavilions, celebrities visit to narrate the Candlelight Processional, and you can even meet Santa Claus! Each EPCOT festival is special, but this has a soft spot in our hearts. Okay, it might be because you get rewarded for eating your weight in cookies through the Cookie Stroll, but still! Yes, you purchase five cookies at booths around the festival to collect stamps and then turn those in for a free treat — it’s as amazing as it sounds! Cookie Stroll Completer Prize — Cookie Mix for Home! This is one of the shorter festivals, so you only have until December 30th to check it out. We’ll be there on opening day to give you full reviews of every single booth, just like we do for every festival! Everything You Need to Know About the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays If you’re booking a trip to Disney World soon, we’ve got a hack for you! Check out our friends over at Small World Vacations to help you plan the perfect trip — you won’t regret it! DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Those are some of the major changes coming to Disney World in November! Disney World will continue to change and update, and DFB will be here to keep you in the loop! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you visiting Disney World in November? What are you looking forward to? 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