Disney World Braces for Packed November as Holiday Crowds Meet Reduced Ride Capacity
Refurbishments keep Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear closed during a peak travel month.
Overview
- Disney-focused outlets warn that November 2025 could be one of the busiest periods of the year across all four Walt Disney World parks.
- Veterans Day travel, school breaks, and Thanksgiving week concentrate visits into a narrow window that drives sustained high attendance.
- The closures of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin remove major crowd-absorbing attractions at Magic Kingdom.
- Expect ripple effects such as longer standby waits, tighter walkways, sold-out reservations, and faster Lightning Lane sell-through.
- Guests are advised to book hotels, dining, and Lightning Lane early, use the My Disney Experience app, and target rides during parades or fireworks; Disney has not issued capacity updates.