What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Friday, October 16. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Weather | High 95°F, low 74°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. 48 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 34 min) |
| Closed today | Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: Closed through at least Oct 22, 2026; Indiana Jones Adventure: Closed through at least Oct 22, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Oct 23, 2026 |
Prepare for a warm day at Disneyland Park, with a high of 95F and clear skies. The park is open until midnight, but expect the busiest times for headliner attractions to typically be between 5 PM and 8 PM.
Rope drop plan
For the shortest waits right at 8:00 AM, consider heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, both typically seeing just a 5-minute wait at opening. This could save you 43 minutes on Tiana's Bayou Adventure and 34 minutes on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin compared to their typical peak waits; both are also available via Multi Pass. Haunted Mansion also typically has a shorter wait of 15 minutes at opening, saving 24 minutes, and is also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Start your day with Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse right at 8:00 AM, or catch The Bootstrappers starting at 8:30 AM. Later in the morning, Bluey's Best Day Ever! and Jambalaya Jazz both begin performances at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Prioritize Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin at park opening for the lowest waits and biggest time savings, though both are also available via Multi Pass.
- Stay hydrated and plan for breaks during the afternoon, as the forecast calls for a high of 95F with clear skies.
- Expect headliner attractions like Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure to be busiest between 5 PM and 8 PM, when the average headliner wait is typically 34 minutes.
- Note that Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes, Indiana Jones Adventure, and Sailing Ship Columbia are closed today.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 95°F, low 74°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 41 min) |
Today, Friday, October 16, 2026, Disney California Adventure opens at 8:00 AM. Expect a clear sky with a high of 95F, making it a hot day. Crowds typically peak between 6 PM and 9 PM, with an average headliner wait of 41 minutes.
Rope drop plan
For rope drop, consider Toy Story Midway Mania!, which typically saves 34 minutes compared to its peak wait. Grizzly River Run can save you 30 minutes, and Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! saves 28 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch the earliest show, Avengers Headquarters, right at 8:00 AM. Later, The Amazing Spider-Man! has multiple showings starting at 9:50 AM, and Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater begins at 10:45 AM. For a cultural experience, The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco! starts at 11:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Start your day by heading to Toy Story Midway Mania! at park opening to save up to 34 minutes on wait time.
- Given the clear sky and a high of 95F, plan for indoor attractions or a break during the hottest part of the afternoon.
- Consider catching The Amazing Spider-Man! in the morning, with showings starting at 9:50 AM, to avoid the evening rush.
- Be aware that wait times typically peak between 6 PM and 9 PM. Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 120 minutes and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark peaked at 90 minutes during these hours.
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 4:31 AM PT on October 16. Disney can change them during the day.