It’s been a busy time at Disney World!

The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 16th, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana officially opened (along with a new Moana meet and greet), and the annual price increases hit the parks. We’re nearing the end of 2023, but there is still a lot in store before the year ends — let’s check out what’s changing in Disney World in November!

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So what can you look forward to in November? Check it out!

Jollywood Nights

Disney is introducing an all-new holiday after hours event this year called Jollywood Nights! This is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that runs from November 11th to December 20th.

What can you do at this new party? Well, you’ll see Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime fireworks and projections spectacular, enjoy exclusive treats, meet rare characters, and more! There is also some exclusive entertainment including a Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along and a stage show hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy!

Anyone with a ticket will also be able to ride popular rides with a shorter wait including Slinky Dog Dash, Rise of the Resistance, and more.

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The beloved Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning for the 2023 holiday season! Tickets are still available and the party runs from November 9th to December 22nd.

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (complete with Santa Claus and the famous Marching Band of Toy Soldiers), and the Holiday Fireworks spectacular Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks are returning this year! You can also get your holiday groove on at dance parties like Club Tinsel, and Disney Junior Jingle Jam.

Rare characters and complimentary snacks are also available at the party, as well as special holiday ride overlays at attractions like Space Mountain and Jungle Cruise (which becomes Jingle Cruise)!

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Festival of the Holidays

EPCOT has a celebration of its own this holiday season with the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!

Disney has already announced the food booths, the return of the cookie stroll, celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional, storytellers around World Showcase, entertainment, a Living With the Land holiday overlay, Olaf’s scavenger hunt, and exclusive merchandise. There is so much excitement to look forward to!

We expect Disney to release the menus much closer to the start date of the festival on November 24th. The festival’s final date will be December 30th.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

Haunted Mansion Change

Haunted Mansion change? In November? It’s happening! Although we would’ve loved to see him in the mansion during spooky season, we’re excited to welcome the Hatbox Ghost to Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom!

Disney has not announced an exact date that the Hatbox Ghost will appear inside the spookiest ride in the park, but they previously mentioned “late November 2023.” We’ll keep you updated when he shows up!

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Holiday Decor

In our opinion, one of the best weeks to be at Disney World is when October turns to November. Why? In the words of Hannah Montana, you get the best of both worlds!

The Halloween and fall decor is still up, but in the beginning of November, the holiday decor hits the parks almost overnight! You get to experience Halloween and the holidays all in one week. Start looking for the park’s holiday decor and the iconic gingerbread houses at the hotels around the start of November.

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Extended Evening Hours at a NEW Park

Extended Evening Hours is a perk for anyone staying at a deluxe Disney World hotel where you can stay in the parks after it officially closes. In November, the perk is going to be available at a NEW park!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting Extented Evening Hours and it’s everything we’ve ever dreamed about! You’ll be able to see the Tree of Life lit up and we swear, Pandora was made to be seen at night with the bioluminescence.

This is a great opportunity to ride some attractions without a long wait time (we’re looking at you, Flight of Passage). These hours will be available at Animal Kingdom on November 8th and 22nd, and December 4th and 28th, 2023. The Disney World calendar shows 7PM to 9PM as the hours!

FULL LIST of Rides That Are Open for Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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