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Disneyland Resort Today: Oct 13

Hours, weather, crowd forecast, rope-drop picks and closures for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, October 13, before the gates open.

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Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome Avengers Headquarters Citizens of Buena Vista Street Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes Disneyland Band at Castle Promenade Disneyland Band at Frontierland Disneyland Band at Main Street, U.S.A. Goofy's Sky School Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark Haunted Mansion Indiana Jones Adventure Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters Mad Tea Party Main Street Piano Player Main Street Straw Hatters Mater's Junkyard Jamboree Matterhorn Bobsleds Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Oogie Boogie Bash Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol Paradise Garden Bandstand Radiator Springs Racers Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin Sailing Ship Columbia Soarin' Around the World Space Mountain Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Storytelling at Royal Theatre The Amazing Spider-Man! The Bootstrappers The Dapper Dans Tiana's Bayou Adventure Toy Story Midway Mania! WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje
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What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Tuesday, October 13. All times are Pacific Time.

Disneyland Park

Park hours 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Weather High 73°F, low 56°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. 57 min at its peak
Busiest stretch Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 40 min)
Closed today Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: Closed through at least Oct 15, 2026; Haunted Mansion: Closed through at least Nov 24, 2026; Indiana Jones Adventure: Closed through at least Nov 24, 2026; Mad Tea Party: Closed through at least Oct 15, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Oct 16, 2026

For your visit to Disneyland Park today, October 13, 2026, be aware that several key attractions, including Haunted Mansion and Indiana Jones Adventure, are closed. The park opens at 8:00 AM. To beat the crowds, consider heading to a popular attraction right at opening.

Rope drop plan

If you're looking to maximize your morning, our data suggests that heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at park opening, when waits are typically 5 minutes, could save you 52 minutes compared to its typical peak wait. Similarly, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin usually has a 6-minute wait at opening, saving 38 minutes, and Matterhorn Bobsleds typically sees a 9-minute wait at opening, saving 24 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.

Shows and timing

Catch early entertainment with the Main Street Straw Hatters performing at 8:15 AM and 9:10 AM, or The Bootstrappers at 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Storytelling at Royal Theatre begins at 10:15 AM, and The Dapper Dans start their performances at 11:00 AM.

Plan your day

  • Prioritize Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, or Matterhorn Bobsleds at park opening to experience shorter waits, or consider using Multi Pass for these attractions.
  • Note that Haunted Mansion and Indiana Jones Adventure are closed through at least November 24, 2026, and Mad Tea Party is closed through at least October 15, 2026.
  • Plan to take a break or enjoy shows during the typical peak period from 5 PM to 8 PM, when headliner attractions usually average 40 minutes. Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Space Mountain, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance typically see the worst waits during this time.
  • Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, with early performances from the Main Street Straw Hatters starting at 8:15 AM and The Bootstrappers at 8:30 AM.

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 73°F, low 56°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain
Crowd forecast 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park)
Rope-drop pick Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!: usually about 5 min at opening vs. 40 min at its peak
Busiest stretch Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 42 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 24, 2026

Disney California Adventure closes early today, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM for the Oogie Boogie Bash event, which runs until 11:00 PM. This means you'll have a shorter day to enjoy the park's offerings. Plan to arrive early to make the most of your visit.

Rope drop plan

For those arriving at park opening, consider heading to Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! or Toy Story Midway Mania!. Typically, you can save 35 minutes on both rides by experiencing them at opening, with waits usually around 5 minutes for Monsters, Inc. and 10 minutes for Toy Story Midway Mania! compared to their typical peak waits. Both are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.

Shows and timing

Start your day with Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome, Avengers Headquarters, or Citizens of Buena Vista Street, all beginning at 8:00 AM. Later, The Amazing Spider-Man! has frequent showings from 9:50 AM until 4:20 PM, and Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater offers performances from 10:45 AM until 4:30 PM.

Plan your day

  • Be aware that Disney California Adventure closes at 6:00 PM today for the Oogie Boogie Bash, so plan to arrive early to maximize your time.
  • Note that Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree are closed through at least October 31, 2026. Soarin' Around the World is also closed today through at least November 24, 2026.
  • The busiest stretch of the day is typically from 3 PM to 6 PM, with an average headliner wait of 42 minutes. Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers averaged 113 minutes and peaked at 145 minutes, while Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! averaged 112 minutes and peaked at 165 minutes. Consider riding these popular attractions earlier in the day.
  • Take advantage of the early morning shows like Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 8:00 AM or Avengers Headquarters at 8:00 AM to start your day with entertainment.

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 13. Disney can change them during the day.