What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Sunday, October 11. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Weather | High 68°F, low 59°F, light rain, 100% 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 6 PM–9 PM (headliners average 36 min) |
| Closed today | Haunted Mansion: Closed through at least Nov 22, 2026; Indiana Jones Adventure: Closed through at least Nov 22, 2026; Mad Tea Party: Closed through at least Oct 15, 2026 |
Prepare for a rainy day at Disneyland Park, with light rain and a 100% chance of precipitation expected. The park is open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, offering a full day of magic despite the weather.
Rope drop plan
To start your day efficiently, consider heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which typically sees only a 5-minute wait at opening, saving you about 42 minutes compared to its typical peak. Other good early options include Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, both usually with 5-minute waits at opening, saving 33 and 28 minutes respectively.
Shows and timing
Catch the Main Street Straw Hatters at 8:15 AM or the Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard at 9:15 AM. Later in the morning, Storytelling at Royal Theatre begins at 10:15 AM, and Jambalaya Jazz performs multiple times starting at 11:00 AM. Bluey's Best Day Ever! also begins at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Prioritize early attractions: Take advantage of the low opening waits for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway to maximize your morning.
- Note closures: Haunted Mansion and Indiana Jones Adventure are closed through at least November 22, 2026. Mad Tea Party is also closed through at least October 15, 2026.
- Prepare for rain and peak times: With light rain expected all day, consider indoor attractions or shows during the typical peak hours of 6 PM to 9 PM, when headliner waits average 36 minutes.
- Manage expectations for popular rides: Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance peaked at 105 minutes and Space Mountain at 85 minutes, indicating these will likely be busy later in the day.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tonight | Oogie Boogie Bash (separate ticket); day guests leave at 6:00 PM |
| Weather | High 68°F, low 59°F, light rain, 100% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 4 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Toy Story Midway Mania!: usually about 10 min at opening vs. 46 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 44 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 22, 2026 |
Today at Disney California Adventure, the park closes early at 6:00 PM for the Oogie Boogie Bash, so an early start is key to enjoying your day. Be prepared for light rain throughout the day, as there's a 100% chance of rain.
Rope drop plan
To start your day, consider heading to Toy Story Midway Mania!, where the wait is typically 10 minutes at opening, saving you about 36 minutes compared to its typical peak of 46 minutes. Alternatively, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving you 35 minutes from its typical peak of 40 minutes.
Shows and timing
Catch early performances like Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM, or Avengers Headquarters at 8:00 AM. The Amazing Spider-Man! has frequent shows starting at 9:50 AM, and Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater begins at 10:45 AM. You can also find Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol starting at 10:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for the 8:00 AM park opening to maximize your time before the park closes at 6:00 PM for the Oogie Boogie Bash.
- Head to Toy Story Midway Mania! or Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! right at opening to experience shorter waits.
- Plan for indoor shows or dining during the typical peak hours of 3 PM to 6 PM, especially with light rain expected. Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 160 minutes, showing the benefit of tackling popular attractions early.
- Note that 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 22, 2026.
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 11. Disney can change them during the day.