What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Tuesday, October 20. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Weather | High 83°F, low 63°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. 54 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 41 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 |
For your visit to Disneyland Park today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, consider arriving for the 8:00 AM opening to take advantage of lower wait times. The park will close at 11:00 PM tonight.
Rope drop plan
If you plan to rope drop, Tiana's Bayou Adventure typically has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 49 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 54 minutes. This attraction is also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop it. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin typically sees a 6-minute wait at opening, saving 37 minutes from its typical peak of 43 minutes, and is also available via Multi Pass. Matterhorn Bobsleds usually has an 8-minute wait at opening, saving 31 minutes from its typical peak of 39 minutes, and is also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Entertainment begins early today with the Main Street Straw Hatters at 8:15 AM and The Bootstrappers at 8:30 AM. Storytelling at Royal Theatre starts at 10:15 AM. The Disneyland Band performs at Frontierland at 10:30 AM and 2:15 PM, at Main Street, U.S.A. at 11:25 AM, 12:15 PM, 3:15 PM, and 4:15 PM, and at Castle Promenade at 1:05 PM. The Dapper Dans also begin their performances at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Start early: Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at park opening to experience it with a typically low 5-minute wait, potentially saving 49 minutes compared to its typical peak wait.
- Avoid peak times: Plan to take a break or enjoy shows during the typical peak for headliner waits, which is from 5 PM to 8 PM, when the average headliner wait is 41 minutes. Yesterday, Space Mountain peaked at 110 minutes and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance peaked at 75 minutes.
- Enjoy live entertainment: Catch early performances like the Main Street Straw Hatters at 8:15 AM or The Bootstrappers at 8:30 AM to start your day with music and fun.
- Be aware of closures: Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes is closed through at least Oct 22, 2026, Indiana Jones Adventure is closed through at least Oct 22, 2026, and Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least Oct 23, 2026.
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 83°F, low 63°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 4 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. 41 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 41 min) |
Today, Disney California Adventure closes early at 6:00 PM for the Oogie Boogie Bash, which runs from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM. This means a shorter day for regular park guests, so planning your visit is key to maximize your time before the event begins.
Rope drop plan
The park opens at 8:00 AM. For those looking to start with lower waits, consider heading to Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!, which typically has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving you 36 minutes compared to its typical peak. Toy Story Midway Mania! usually sees a 9-minute wait at opening, saving 36 minutes, while WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure typically has a 12-minute wait, saving 31 minutes. All three of these attractions are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch early performances like Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome, Avengers Headquarters, and Citizens of Buena Vista Street, all starting right at 8:00 AM. Later in the morning, The Amazing Spider-Man! shows begin at 9:50 AM, and Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol starts at 10:00 AM. Don't miss Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater, with its first show at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for the 8:00 AM park opening to experience attractions like Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! (typically 5 minutes at opening) or Toy Story Midway Mania! (typically 9 minutes at opening) before waits increase. Remember these are also Multi Pass options.
- Be aware that the park typically experiences its busiest period from 3 PM to 6 PM, with headliner waits averaging 41 minutes. Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark are usually the worst during this time. Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 100 minutes and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark peaked at 95 minutes.
- Plan your entertainment around the many shows available. You can catch early performances like Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 8:00 AM, or later options such as The Amazing Spider-Man! starting at 9:50 AM, or Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater from 10:45 AM.
- Remember the park closes to regular guests at 6:00 PM for the Oogie Boogie Bash, so make sure to enjoy your favorite attractions and shows before then.
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 20. Disney can change them during the day.