What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Friday, October 9. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Weather | High 90°F, low 69°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Tiana's Bayou Adventure: usually about 5 min at opening vs. 47 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 33 min) |
| Closed today | Haunted Mansion: Closed through at least Nov 20, 2026; Indiana Jones Adventure: Closed through at least Nov 20, 2026; Mad Tea Party: Closed through at least Oct 15, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Oct 16, 2026 |
For your Friday, October 9, 2026 visit to Disneyland Park, the park opens at 8:00 AM and will be clear sky with a high of 90°F. Arriving early to rope drop Tiana's Bayou Adventure can save you significant wait time, as it typically peaks at 47 minutes.
Rope drop plan
To maximize your morning, consider rope dropping Tiana's Bayou Adventure, where the wait at opening is usually 5 minutes, saving you 42 minutes compared to its typical peak. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin also typically sees a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 32 minutes. Matterhorn Bobsleds usually has a 10-minute wait at opening, saving 21 minutes.
Shows and timing
Catch Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse right at park opening at 8:00 AM, or enjoy The Bootstrappers starting at 8:30 AM. Later, Bluey's Best Day Ever! has performances at 11:00 AM, 12:20 PM, 1:40 PM, 3:25 PM, and 4:45 PM. Jambalaya Jazz offers sets from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive before park opening at 8:00 AM to rope drop Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which typically has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving you 42 minutes from its usual peak of 47 minutes. Also consider Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin and Matterhorn Bobsleds for low early waits.
- Plan for the busiest period between 4 PM and 7 PM, when average headliner waits are typically 33 minutes. This is a good time to enjoy a show, grab a meal, or seek out less popular attractions. Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Space Mountain, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are usually the worst for waits during this time.
- Note that Haunted Mansion and Indiana Jones Adventure are closed through at least November 20, 2026. Mad Tea Party is closed through at least October 15, 2026, and Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least October 16, 2026.
- With a high of 90°F, consider planning breaks or enjoying indoor attractions during the warmest part of the day. Catch an early performance of Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse at 8:00 AM or The Bootstrappers at 8:30 AM.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 90°F, low 69°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Toy Story Midway Mania!: usually about 9 min at opening vs. 43 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 6 PM–9 PM (headliners average 39 min) |
| Closed today | Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters: Closed through at least Oct 31, 2026; Mater's Junkyard Jamboree: Closed through at least Oct 31, 2026; Soarin' Around the World: Closed through at least Nov 20, 2026 |
Get ready for a clear sky day at Disney California Adventure, with the park open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Expect the busiest times to typically be between 6 PM and 9 PM, when headliner waits average 39 minutes.
Rope drop plan
For the shortest waits right at park opening, consider heading to Toy Story Midway Mania!, which typically sees a 9-minute wait at opening, saving you 34 minutes compared to its peak. Grizzly River Run usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 29 minutes, and Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! also typically has a 5-minute wait, saving 26 minutes.
Shows and timing
Start your day with Avengers Headquarters right at 8:00 AM, or catch Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 9:00 AM or 9:45 AM. Later in the morning, The Amazing Spider-Man! performs multiple times starting at 9:50 AM, and Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol begins at 10:00 AM. Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater starts at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Start your day early at 8:00 AM by heading to Toy Story Midway Mania! or Grizzly River Run to experience popular attractions with significantly shorter waits than later in the day.
- Plan for higher waits between 6 PM and 9 PM, which is typically the busiest period. Rides like Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark, Radiator Springs Racers, and Toy Story Midway Mania! usually see their longest lines during this time.
- Note the closures for today: Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree are closed through at least October 31, 2026, and Soarin' Around the World is closed through at least November 20, 2026.
- Consider recent wait times as a guide; yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 75 minutes and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark peaked at 60 minutes.
For a personalized ride order, try our free day planner. Planning another day? See the Disneyland Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 4:30 AM PT on October 9. Disney can change them during the day.