Disneyland Resort Today: Oct 12

What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Monday, October 12. All times are Pacific Time.

Disneyland Park

Prepare for a rainy day at Disneyland Park today, Monday, October 12, 2026, with light rain expected and a 100% chance of precipitation. The park opens at 8:00 AM. This morning preview will help you navigate the day.

Rope drop plan

For the shortest waits at rope drop, consider Tiana's Bayou Adventure, where you can typically save 53 minutes compared to its peak wait, with an average wait of just 6 minutes at opening. Other good options include Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (5 minutes at opening, saving 37 minutes) and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (5 minutes at opening, saving 29 minutes).

Shows and timing

Catch early performances like Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse starting at 8:00 AM, 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 Disneyland Band at Frontierland performs at 10:30 AM.

Plan your day

• Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at park opening to experience its typically low 6-minute wait and save significant time.
• Be prepared for light rain today. Note that Haunted Mansion and Indiana Jones Adventure are both closed through at least November 23, 2026. Mad Tea Party, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes, and Sailing Ship Columbia are also closed today.
• Plan to experience popular attractions before the typical peak period from 4 PM to 7 PM, when headliner waits average 40 minutes. Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Space Mountain, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are usually the worst during this time.
• Consider riding Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance earlier in the day; yesterday it averaged 53 minutes with a peak of 95 minutes.

Disney California Adventure

Prepare for a rainy day at Disney California Adventure today, Monday, October 12, 2026, with light rain expected and a 100% chance of rain. The park opens at 8:00 AM. Plan your day around the weather and typical crowd patterns to make the most of your visit.

Rope drop plan

For those arriving at park opening, Grizzly River Run typically has a wait of just 5 minutes at opening, saving you 43 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 48 minutes. Toy Story Midway Mania! is another good option, usually 12 minutes at opening, saving 39 minutes off its typical peak of 51 minutes.

Shows and timing

Catch early performances like Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street right 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. Consider Paradise Garden Bandstand for a break, with performances starting at 11:15 AM.

Plan your day

• Be prepared for light rain throughout the day, as there is a 100% chance of rain.
• Note that Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree are closed through at least Oct 31, 2026. Soarin' Around the World is closed through at least Nov 23, 2026, and Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash is closed through at least Oct 17, 2026.
• Head to Grizzly River Run or Toy Story Midway Mania! right at park opening to take advantage of typically shorter waits.
• Typical peak wait times for headliner attractions usually occur between 5 PM and 8 PM. Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers averaged 63 minutes with a peak of 115 minutes, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark averaged 46 minutes with a peak of 120 minutes. Plan to experience these popular rides earlier in the day or during showtimes.

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 12. Disney can change them during the day.