Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Consolidation, ownership percentage	50.00%
Adjustment amounts on gross basis in revenues and expenses	$ 517	$ 477	$ 405
Advertising expenses	$ 588	$ 527	$ 527
Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	20.00%
Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%

Change in classification of port costs that vary with guest head counts to a gross presentation from a net presentation.

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Consolidation, ownership percentage

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Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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