What to know before Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park open on Thursday, October 15. All times are local Paris time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 22°C (72°F), low 11°C (52°F), broken clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station: usually about 12 min at opening vs. 47 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 12 PM–3 PM (headliners average 43 min) |
| Closed today | Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast: Closed through at least Oct 16, 2026; Disneyland Railroad Discoveryland Station: Closed through at least Dec 30, 2026; Disneyland Railroad Frontierland Depot: Closed through at least Nov 20, 2026; Frontierland Playground: Closed through at least Oct 16, 2026; Pirate Galleon: Closed through at least Dec 30, 2026 |
For your visit to Disneyland Park today, October 15, 2026, the park opens at 9:30 AM. To make the most of your day, plan to arrive for rope drop and consider taking a break during the typical peak hours of 12 PM to 3 PM.
Rope drop plan
Disneyland Park opens at 9:30 AM. Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station typically saves 35 minutes compared to its peak wait if you ride it at opening, with a wait of 12 minutes. Orbitron also offers a good start, typically saving 34 minutes with an opening wait of 23 minutes. Disneyland Railroad Fantasyland Station typically has a 16-minute wait at opening, saving 28 minutes.
Shows and timing
Catch "Dr. Facilier Encounter" starting right at 9:30 AM, with later performances at 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:15 PM. "Mysterious Meeting" runs frequently from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. "Disney Stars on Parade" is scheduled for 11:30 AM, with a reserved viewing area also available at that time. "The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands" has performances at 12:10 PM, 1:10 PM, 3:45 PM, and 4:45 PM. "Mickey’s PhilharMagic" runs frequently from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Don't miss "Mickey’s Halloween Celebration" at 3:25 PM and 5:00 PM. The park closes with "Disney Tales of Magic" at 10:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for the 9:30 AM opening and head to Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station to typically save 35 minutes compared to its peak wait. Orbitron is another good option, typically saving 34 minutes.
- Plan to see shows or take a break between 12 PM and 3 PM, as this is typically the busiest period, with headliner waits averaging 43 minutes. Yesterday, Big Thunder Mountain peaked at 125 minutes and Peter Pan's Flight peaked at 85 minutes.
- Schedule your day around the 11:30 AM "Disney Stars on Parade" or catch "The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands" at 12:10 PM or 1:10 PM to avoid peak ride times.
- Be aware that Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast is closed through at least Oct 16, 2026. Disneyland Railroad Discoveryland Station is closed through at least Dec 30, 2026. Disneyland Railroad Frontierland Depot is closed through at least Nov 20, 2026. Frontierland Playground is closed through at least Oct 16, 2026. Pirate Galleon is closed through at least Dec 30, 2026.
Walt Disney Studios Park
| Park hours | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 22°C (72°F), low 11°C (52°F), broken clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | RC Racer: usually about 21 min at opening vs. 59 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 52 min) |
| Closed today | Crush's Coaster: Closed through at least Dec 30, 2026 |
For your visit to Walt Disney Studios Park today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, plan to arrive for the 9:30 AM opening to experience popular attractions with shorter waits, as the park typically sees its busiest period from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Rope drop plan
To maximize your morning, head to RC Racer, where you can typically save 38 minutes by riding at opening compared to its peak wait. Alternatively, Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure usually has a 26-minute wait at opening, saving 36 minutes, and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror typically has a 19-minute wait at opening, saving 33 minutes.
Shows and timing
Consider catching a show during the busier midday hours. TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure has showings at 11:15 AM, 12:25 PM, 1:35 PM, 3:40 PM, and 4:50 PM. Mickey and the Magician is scheduled for 1:00 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:10 PM, 5:25 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for the 9:30 AM opening and head straight to RC Racer, Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure, or The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to experience them with typically shorter waits.
- Avoid the busiest attractions between 11 AM and 2 PM, when headliner waits typically average 52 minutes. Yesterday, Frozen Ever After peaked at 110 minutes and Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy peaked at 90 minutes.
- Plan your day around one of the many shows, such as TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure or Mickey and the Magician, especially during the typical peak hours.
- Please note that Crush's Coaster is closed today and through at least December 30, 2026.
Planning another day? See the Disneyland Paris crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 6:15 AM Paris time on October 15. Disney can change them during the day.