Hollywood Studios in November 2026: Crowds, Hours & Best Days
November is a moderate-crowd month at Hollywood Studios. Across 30 tracked days (2025) the average posted standby wait was 38.3 minutes, ranking it 3 of 10 months we have measured (1 = quietest; the park's across-months average is 41.0 min). Wednesdays run quietest and Fridays busiest.
Data updated · Posted standby waits logged every few minutes, park-local days; crowd levels use the crowd calendar's thresholds
Hollywood Studios in November: Moderate crowds — 38.3 min average posted wait, 3 of 10 months (1 = quietest). Quietest weekday Wednesday (32.0 min), busiest Friday (43.2 min). Usual hours 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Data updated · Source: RopeDrop wait-time logs, 30 tracked November days
November 2026 day by day
Typical crowd score, 1 (lightest) to 10 (heaviest): the park's recent weekday pattern adjusted for the seasonal calendar, the same method the crowd calendar uses beyond its live forecast window. P = separately ticketed party night (park closes early to regular guests).
Lightest: Sun November 1 (5/10) · Heaviest: Fri November 27 (7/10). Within 14 days of a date the crowd calendar shows the live forecast instead.
What moves the crowds in November
| Period | Days in November | Effect in our model |
|---|---|---|
| MVMCP Season | 23 | 25% busier than the weekday baseline |
| Thanksgiving | 9 | 25% busier than the weekday baseline |
Disney Jollywood Nights: how party nights change the crowds →
Quietest and busiest days of the week in November
| Day | Avg wait | vs. November average | Tracked days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 37.0 min | -3% | 4 |
| Tuesday | 35.0 min | -9% | 4 |
| Wednesday · quietest | 32.0 min | -16% | 4 |
| Thursday | 39.2 min | +2% | 4 |
| Friday · busiest | 43.2 min | +13% | 4 |
| Saturday | 39.0 min | +2% | 5 |
| Sunday | 41.8 min | +9% | 5 |
Measured November days only (2025). For the all-months picture see crowds by day of the week.
Hollywood Studios hours in November
From Disney's published calendar for November (2026). Day-by-day times for the next 30 days: Hollywood Studios hours.
November weather at Hollywood Studios
NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Orlando International Airport (MCO), not a forecast. Rain and ride closures: which rides close in the rain.
Keep planning Hollywood Studios in November
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Hollywood Studios?
November is a moderate-crowd month at Hollywood Studios: the average posted standby wait was 38.3 minutes across 30 tracked days (2025), 3 of 10 months we have tracked (1 = quietest). The park's across-months average is 41.0 minutes.
What is the quietest day of the week at Hollywood Studios in November?
In our November data Wednesdays averaged 32.0 minutes of posted wait, the lowest of the week, and Fridays the highest at 43.2 minutes (4 and 4 tracked days).
What are Hollywood Studios park hours in November?
Across the 14 November days on Disney's published calendar (2026), Hollywood Studios most often opened at 9:00 AM and closed at 9:00 PM, with closing times ranging from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Early entry ran on 14 of those days.
Does Hollywood Studios close early in November 2026?
Yes. Hollywood Studios hosts a separately ticketed evening event on 2 nights in November 2026 (Disney Jollywood Nights); on those dates the park closes to regular guests early. The first is November 7 and the last November 14.
What is the best day to visit Hollywood Studios in November 2026?
By our typical-crowd model (the park's recent weekday pattern adjusted for the season), the lightest day of November 2026 is Sun November 1 (score 5/10) and the heaviest Fri November 27 (7/10). The 14-day crowd calendar replaces these with a live forecast as the date approaches.
What is the weather like at Hollywood Studios in November?
November normals at Orlando International Airport (MCO) (1991–2020): average high 78.3°F (26°C), average low 58.2°F (15°C), 1.79 inches of rain over about 6.0 rainy days. Normals, not a forecast.