What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Wednesday, October 14. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Weather | High 83°F, low 57°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. 51 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 1 PM–4 PM (headliners average 36 min) |
| Closed today | Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: Closed through at least Oct 15, 2026; Indiana Jones Adventure: Closed through at least Nov 25, 2026; Mad Tea Party: Closed through at least Oct 15, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Oct 16, 2026 |
To make the most of your day at Disneyland Park today, October 14, 2026, consider an early start at Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which typically sees a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 46 minutes compared to its usual peak. Be aware that the park usually experiences its busiest period from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Rope drop plan
For the shortest waits, Tiana's Bayou Adventure usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 46 minutes. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin typically sees a 6-minute wait at opening, saving 33 minutes, and Matterhorn Bobsleds usually has a 7-minute wait, saving 23 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse opens with the park at 8:00 AM. You can catch the Main Street Straw Hatters starting at 8:15 AM or The Bootstrappers at 8:30 AM. The Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade performs in the afternoon at 1:30 PM and 2:45 PM.
Plan your day
- Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at 8:00 AM for a typically short 5-minute wait, potentially saving you 46 minutes compared to its typical peak. This attraction is also available via Multi Pass.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy some shows between 1 PM and 4 PM, as this is typically the busiest period with an average headliner wait of 36 minutes. The worst waits are usually for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Space Mountain.
- Note that Indiana Jones Adventure is closed through at least November 25, 2026. Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes, Mad Tea Party, and Sailing Ship Columbia are also closed today.
- Consider catching Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse right at 8:00 AM, or enjoy the Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade at 1:30 PM or 2:45 PM.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 83°F, low 57°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Grizzly River Run: usually about 5 min at opening vs. 45 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 6 PM–9 PM (headliners average 45 min) |
Welcome to Disney California Adventure today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026! The park is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Be aware that the park typically sees its highest wait times between 6 PM and 9 PM, with headliner attractions averaging 45 minutes.
Rope drop plan
For the shortest waits at park opening, consider Grizzly River Run, which usually has a 5-minute wait and saves 40 minutes compared to its typical peak. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! and Toy Story Midway Mania! also offer significant savings, typically 35 minutes each, with opening waits of 6 and 14 minutes respectively. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch early shows like Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street right at 8:00 AM. Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome begins at 9:00 AM, and The Amazing Spider-Man! has frequent showings starting at 9:50 AM. Later in the day, Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol starts at 10:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Rope drop Grizzly River Run to save 40 minutes off its typical peak wait, as it usually has only a 5-minute wait at opening.
- Avoid the typical peak hours between 6 PM and 9 PM, when headliner waits usually average 45 minutes. This is a good time for dining or catching a show.
- Be mindful that Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 130 minutes and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark peaked at 135 minutes yesterday, so prioritize these popular attractions earlier in the day if they are a must-do.
- Plan to see one of the many shows throughout the day, such as Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater from 10:45 AM or Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje starting at 11:30 AM.
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 14. Disney can change them during the day.