What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Friday, October 23. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
Park hours 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Weather High 74°F, low 60°F, light rain, 55% 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. 49 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 36 min) Closed today Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Oct 30, 2026 With a 55% chance of light rain today, plan for a slightly different approach at Disneyland Park, which opens at 8:00 AM. Focus on indoor attractions or early rope drop to make the most of your morning.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to save time, Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin usually have a wait of just 5 minutes at opening, saving you 44 and 35 minutes respectively compared to their typical peak waits. Both are also available via Multi Pass. Haunted Mansion typically sees a 16-minute wait at opening, saving 27 minutes, and is also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Catch The Bootstrappers early at 8:30 AM or 9:30 AM, or enjoy the Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard starting at 9:15 AM. Later in the morning, Storytelling at Royal Theatre begins at 10:15 AM, and Bluey's Best Day Ever! has its first show at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin right at 8:00 AM for the shortest waits.
- With a 55% chance of light rain, plan to enjoy some of the many indoor shows, such as Storytelling at Royal Theatre or Bluey's Best Day Ever!
- Avoid the busiest times for headliners; the period from 5 PM to 8 PM typically sees the highest waits, with Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance being among the worst. Yesterday, Haunted Mansion peaked at 80 minutes and Space Mountain peaked at 70 minutes.
- Note that Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least October 30, 2026.
Disney California Adventure
Park hours 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Weather High 74°F, low 60°F, light rain, 55% 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 10 min at opening vs. 43 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 6 PM–9 PM (headliners average 41 min) Prepare for a day with light rain at Disney California Adventure, with a 55% chance of precipitation. The park opens at 8:00 AM, offering a good opportunity to experience popular attractions before the weather potentially impacts outdoor plans later.
Rope drop plan
For rope drop, consider Toy Story Midway Mania!, which typically has a 10-minute wait at opening, saving you about 33 minutes compared to its typical peak of 43 minutes. Grizzly River Run and Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! also offer significant time savings, usually starting with just 5-minute waits. Note that all three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Today features a full schedule of entertainment. Catch Avengers Headquarters right at 8:00 AM, or Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome starting at 9:00 AM. The Amazing Spider-Man! has frequent showings throughout the morning, beginning at 9:50 AM. Later, Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater begins at 10:45 AM, and The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco! starts at 11:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Start your day early at 8:00 AM to take advantage of typically shorter waits for rides like Toy Story Midway Mania! or Grizzly River Run, potentially saving over 30 minutes.
- With light rain expected, plan to enjoy some of the many indoor shows, such as Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater or The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!.
- Be aware that typical peak wait times usually occur between 6 PM and 9 PM, with Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark, and Toy Story Midway Mania! often being the busiest. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark peaked at 95 minutes.
- Consider experiencing shows or dining during the typical peak evening hours to avoid the longest ride lines.
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 23. Disney can change them during the day.