November is a BIG month for Disney World and we’re excited!

We had a great time celebrating Halloween in Disney World with special decor, new treats, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but now it’s time for the winter holidays! Even though Christmas and Hanukkah are in December, the holidays start much earlier in Disney World, so you can expect to see a lot of festivities around the parks this month. Without further ado, let’s look at 5 things that will be different in Disney World in November!

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

EPCOT festival fans, are you ready? Because the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays kicks off on November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving! Although Disney has not released menus yet, we know what booths will be at the festival and a few menu items are already confirmed to return. When you make your way around the booths, be sure to check out the Holiday Cookie Stroll!

On top of that, you’ll be able to watch the Candlelight Processional with a variety of celebrity narrators and dining packages are available for the show. As you walk around World Showcase, you’ll see a variety of festive entertainment including Santa and musical acts.

Finally, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is getting a holiday overlay! This is a new holiday change in EPCOT this year since the ride opened earlier this year and we can’t wait to check it out.

If you want to learn more about everything coming to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, click below!

Everything Confirmed to Return to EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Holidays

Fantasmic! Returns

Think every show has already returned to Disney World? Think again! Fantasmic! has been closed since the parks closed in early 2020, but in November, it is returning!

The show will look a little different than before — there is new technology and a new scene in the show. You might also see some new (but familiar) faces during this nighttime spectacular! The show officially returns on November 3rd.

How Fantasmic! Will Look Different in Disney World

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Begins

Disney Merriest After Hours are a thing of the past — Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins this month on November 8th! 

There are so many things to do during the party including watching the holiday fireworks show, the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, ride overlays, complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, exclusive character meet and greets, and more!

We’ll be at the first party of the season, so be sure to check back with us to see EVERYTHING the party has to offer! If you want to buy tickets, they are selling out quickly — here are the dates and pricing for the parties this year.

Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World

Holiday Decorations

In October, we already started to see holiday decorations go up around the parks. However, November is the month that we get FULL. ON. HOLIDAY. just about everywhere you look! The stars will go up in Hollywood Studios, Main Street, U.S.A. will be lined with wreaths, the winter animal decor will arrive in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and each of the World Showcase pavilions will add their own holiday touch in EPCOT.

Also, the iconic gingerbread displays are returning to some Disney World hotels this year! Be prepared for the life-size gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian, the gingerbread carousel at Disney’s Beach Club, and the gingerbread castle at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

We’ll be on the lookout for ALL of the holiday decor changes (including the enormous Christmas trees), so keep watching DFB for more updates.

Check out some of the FIRST holiday decorations in Disney World this year

Tons of New Treats

It wouldn’t be a new month in Disney World without new treats right? Well, in November there are a TON of new seasonal treats to try for Thanksgiving! Not everything has a turkey or Thanksgiving theme, though — there are also special treats for Disney+ releases!

On top of the seasonal treats, Disney has announced several restaurants that will be offering an exclusive Thanksgiving Day-only dinner. We’ll be trying lots of the treats on this list, so stay tuned for all of our reviews!

See the FULL list of treats available in Disney World this November!

 

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What are you looking forward to at Disney World in November? Let us know in the comments!