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Segment Information Segment Information - Revenue by Geographic Area, Based on Where Guests are Sourced (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2016 | Nov. 30, 2015 | Nov. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | $ 16,389 | $ 15,714 | $ 15,884
North America |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 8,327 | 8,015 | 7,762
Europe |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 5,254 | 5,133 | 5,676
Australia and Asia |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 2,506 | 2,256 | 2,097
Other |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | $ 302 | $ 310 | $ 349

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