What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World open on Sunday, October 18. All times are local Paris time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 14°C (57°F), low 6°C (43°F), clear sky, 10% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Orbitron: usually about 22 min at opening vs. 55 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 12 PM–3 PM (headliners average 41 min) |
| Closed today | Disneyland Railroad Discoveryland Station: Closed through at least Dec 30, 2026; Disneyland Railroad Frontierland Depot: Closed through at least Nov 20, 2026; Pirate Galleon: Closed through at least Dec 30, 2026 |
For your Sunday, October 18, 2026 visit to Disneyland Park, arriving for the 9:00 AM opening can significantly reduce your wait times on popular attractions. Our data shows that hitting certain rides right at park opening can save you over 30 minutes compared to typical peak waits. The park closes at 10:00 PM today.
Rope drop plan
Typically, Orbitron has a wait of 22 minutes at opening, saving you 33 minutes compared to its typical peak of 55 minutes. Dumbo the Flying Elephant usually sees a 12-minute wait at opening, saving 27 minutes from its typical peak of 39 minutes. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril typically has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 27 minutes from its typical peak of 32 minutes.
Shows and timing
Today's entertainment includes Disney Stars on Parade at 11:30 AM, with a reserved viewing area also available at that time. Catch The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands at 12:10 PM, 1:10 PM, 3:45 PM, and 4:45 PM. Mickey’s Halloween Celebration has showings 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 9:00 AM opening and head to Orbitron or Dumbo the Flying Elephant to save significant time on these popular attractions.
- Plan your mid-day activities around the typical peak hours of 12 PM to 3 PM, when headliner waits average 41 minutes. Rides like Big Thunder Mountain, Peter Pan's Flight, and Orbitron are typically the worst during this period.
- Please note that the Disneyland Railroad Discoveryland Station is closed through at least December 30, 2026, and the Disneyland Railroad Frontierland Depot is closed through at least November 20, 2026. The Pirate Galleon is also closed through at least December 30, 2026.
- Conclude your day with Disney Tales of Magic at 10:00 PM.
Disney Adventure World
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 14°C (57°F), low 6°C (43°F), clear sky, 10% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | RC Racer: usually about 21 min at opening vs. 56 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 51 min) |
| Closed today | Crush's Coaster: Closed through at least Dec 30, 2026 |
Disney Adventure World opens at 9:00 AM today, October 18, 2026. Be aware that Crush's Coaster is closed through at least December 30, 2026. The park typically sees its busiest period between 11 AM and 2 PM.
Rope drop plan
To maximize your morning, consider heading to RC Racer, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, or Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure right at opening. Our data shows that RC Racer typically has a 21-minute wait at opening, saving you 35 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 56 minutes. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror also usually has a 21-minute wait at opening, saving 33 minutes from its 54-minute typical peak. Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure typically starts with a 30-minute wait, saving 31 minutes from its 61-minute typical peak.
Shows and timing
Today offers a variety of shows. Catch the Disney Princess Cavalcade at 10:00 AM, 11:25 AM, 1:50 PM, or 3:10 PM. For a longer experience, 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 also performs at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:10 PM, 5:25 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for park opening at 9:00 AM and head directly to RC Racer, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, or Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure to experience these popular attractions with significantly shorter waits.
- Plan to enjoy shows or grab a meal between 11 AM and 2 PM, as this is typically the park's busiest time, with headliner attractions averaging 51 minutes. Frozen Ever After, Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy, and Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure are typically the worst waits during this period.
- Note that Crush's Coaster is closed today, October 18, 2026, and will remain closed through at least December 30, 2026.
- Consider attending a performance of TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure, with its first show at 11:15 AM, or Mickey and the Magician, starting at 1:00 PM, to avoid the busiest ride times.
Planning another day? See the Disneyland Paris crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 6:15 AM Paris time on October 18. Disney can change them during the day.