November Disney World Crowds and Jersey Week

by Fritz

My family and I are going to Disney World November 4-12 of 2011 and we keep hearing about November Disney World crowds and Jersey Week. I was wondering what you expect the crowd level to be a this time?

November Disney World Crowds have a lot of fun

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Dad's Amazing and Complete Answer

Fritz,

First, let me tackle the easy one. For crowd levels in November check out ...

Dad's November Disney World crowds page

Now, lets move on to November Disney World crowds and Jersey week.

Jersey Week is the creation of someone with an overactive imagination. Every year the first or second week of November, the New Jersey schools dismiss classes on Thursday and Friday. The story is that every family in New Jersey packs up and goes to Walt Disney World for the whole week and the crowds are uncontrollable.

It's not true. Yes, you will run into a few people from New Jersey but the crowd levels are historically low. (To see the historical daily crowd numbers for November go to Touringplans.com. They have a database with the numbers all the way back to 2006.)

I get this question every year. Here is a link to some feedback I got about November Disney World crowds and Jersey week from last years question.

Dad's Bottom Line

Fritz, there is a little bounce in crowds during Jersey Week at Walt Disney World. Crowds go from light to light to moderate. It's still a wonderful time to visit. You'll have a great time.

PS, It's such a great time to visit that Dad is probably going to go at that time this year.

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Apr 01, 2013
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Jersey week
by: WV Mommy

We went the week of jersey week as well and had a great time. The whole week the most we ever stood in line was 10 minutes. The most crowded park was epcot(but my kids weren't into the world showcase anyway) and then we were able to go to the MVMCP on Friday eve and that was more crowded than when we actually went to magic kingdom(wednesday).

I am actually starting to work on dates for our 2014 trip and plan on going in that very same timeframe again. If i could upload a photo i would show you my kids in front of the castle with NO ONE else in the picture! People ask all the time how I was able to do that because theirs are full of random strangers. Lol! However we went early and rode all the "big ticket" rides first. We did this all withOUT using a fastpass at all the whole week. :-)

Feb 15, 2013
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November crowds
by: Anonymous

For 10 years we have been going every other year over the 11th holiday and this year it was the worst. It was the end of the Food & Wine Festival, a midnight road race, the start of the Xmas lights at Hollywood Studios, a golf tournament and Jersey Week.(Sandy did not stop them & the draw was the Cake Boss at Epcot) Epcot was the worst on the weekend with locals coming for the end of F&W. And the resorts indicated they were waiting on Christmas decorations for the end of F & W. Bus trips to Downtown and Magic were twice as long. A week later would be the best as that weekend turned into the perfect storm of crowds.

Jan 09, 2013
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Jersey Week - Not Too Bad
by: Bunny

Dont be scared, Jersey week is fine. The worst we encountered was the attitude, abrasiveness and agressiveness of the people from this area. The crowds were VERY LOW.

Jan 08, 2013
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November crowds...boo, hiss...
by: susan lawless

We were there Nov 1-10 2012. Most crowded ever, and we usually go around this same time. Rude people, really rude, especially at the MVMCP...hmm, isnt Christmas supposed to bring out the BEST in people? Seems like even the cast members were less enthused to be there. I am going again in the fall, but going to try an October week. I hate to say it, but if that isnt a good time, I may not go again. (looks sad, lower lip trembles.)

Jan 06, 2013
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Jersey week was packed
by: John

Took my family to WDW 11-2-2012 / 11-10-2012 and all the parks were packed. Not only with the folks from NJ but from all over the world (UK, Brazil, etc.).

We typically go in October or the 2nd week in January and were not used to the massive crowds, including a lot of scooters with over sized people and strollers. The scooter and stroller people seem to use them as battering rams while pushing through the enormous crowds. Lines for rides were typically 30 - 90 minute wait times.

An employee there told me it seems WDW is crowded all the time and the days of off time are virtually non existent anymore. It seems everybody looks for a low time so there isn't anymore low time. After almost 30 years of visiting WDW I think this was my last. Over crowded, long lines, rude people, most rides are still the same and over priced. If you go have fun (if you can) but this is my opinion.

Dec 13, 2012
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Crowds Higher than expected
by: Tiffany

Definitely was busier than expected. And there were so many people from Jersey! Definitely lived up to it's name of Jersey Week.

I've been spoiled by always visiting with light crowds. So I wouldn't do this week again.

Nov 12, 2012
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Jersey week
by: Twin Dad

I just got back from jersey week at wdw (11/3 thru 11/10 and I must say that I was shocked at how crowded the magic kingdom was! It felt like we where there in the middle of July, all I can say is thank goodness for FAST PASS! The only reason we went this time of the year is because we read that the crowds are light, but I guess everybody else heard about that also. I even heard one of the guys that work at the monorail station say how surprised he was about the number of visitors that day(11-8-12).

Aug 15, 2012
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Jersey week
by: Histosue from NJ

I have gone during Jersey week before and I do not think it is just crazy because of jersey week but it usually coincides with the food and wine festival. Just the same plan you day and you will be fine, use fast pass.

May 20, 2012
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real question
by: Anonymous

The real question is whether or not Snookie or any Jersey housewives will be there....

May 08, 2012
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The dreaded "Jersey week"
by: susan

I am sooo glad to hear this!!!! another website predicts a terrible time during "Jersey week", and I was considering paying the extra money to rebook airfare and change my reservation. I will let you know what I found after attending during that week!

Nov 14, 2011
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Jersey Week Crowds
by: Buzz

Hi Dad. Please tell all of your readers the truth about Jersey Week. This is one of the worst weeks to visit WDW. It is so overly crowded when the Jerseyites take over, that there is no room for anyone else.

Please warn everyone that isn't from New Jersey to stay away from the parks. This way I can continue to enjoy the low crowds and have a wonderful time each year.

Thank you.
Buzz from NJ