What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Saturday, October 24. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Weather | High 79°F, low 58°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 6 min at opening vs. 52 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 39 min) |
Disneyland Park opens at 8:00 AM today, October 24, 2026. To maximize your morning, consider heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin right at opening, as both typically offer significant time savings compared to their peak waits.
Rope drop plan
For the earliest and shortest waits, consider these attractions at rope drop. Tiana's Bayou Adventure typically has a 6-minute wait at opening, saving you 46 minutes compared to its typical peak of 52 minutes. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 37 minutes from its typical peak of 42 minutes. Haunted Mansion also offers savings, with a typical 20-minute wait at opening versus a 49-minute peak, saving 29 minutes. Note that Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, and Haunted Mansion are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Start your day with live entertainment, as The Bootstrappers have early performances at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:30 AM. The Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard begins at 9:15 AM, followed by Storytelling at Royal Theatre at 10:15 AM. Later in the morning, Bluey's Best Day Ever! starts at 11:00 AM, and Jambalaya Jazz also begins at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Prioritize Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin at rope drop to save over 30 minutes on typical peak waits, though both are also Multi Pass options.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows between 4 PM and 7 PM, as this is typically when headliner wait times average 39 minutes, with Haunted Mansion, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and Space Mountain being the worst.
- Catch an early performance of The Bootstrappers at 8:30 AM or the Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard at 9:15 AM to enjoy entertainment before the park gets too busy.
- Be aware that Haunted Mansion averaged 61 minutes yesterday and peaked at 120 minutes, making it a prime candidate for rope drop or Multi Pass if you want to avoid long waits.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 79°F, low 58°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Toy Story Midway Mania!: usually about 13 min at opening vs. 50 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 44 min) |
| Closed today | Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash: Closed through at least Dec 5, 2026 |
For your Saturday, October 24, 2026 visit to Disney California Adventure, plan to arrive early to take advantage of lower wait times. The park typically sees its highest crowds and longest waits for headliner attractions between 5 PM and 8 PM, with Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark, and Toy Story Midway Mania! being the worst affected. Rope dropping can significantly reduce your wait for popular rides.
Rope drop plan
Consider rope dropping Toy Story Midway Mania!, where you can typically save 37 minutes, with a wait of 13 minutes at opening compared to a typical peak of 50 minutes. Alternatively, Grizzly River Run usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 35 minutes off its typical peak of 40 minutes. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure also offers a significant saving of 33 minutes, with an opening wait of 17 minutes versus a typical peak of 50 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Start your day with early performances like Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street, both beginning at 8:00 AM. Later in the morning, catch Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 9:00 AM or 9:45 AM, or The Amazing Spider-Man! starting at 9:50 AM. There are various shows throughout the day, including Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater from 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Rope drop a popular attraction like Toy Story Midway Mania! to experience it with a typically low 13-minute wait, saving 37 minutes compared to its typical peak. Remember, it's also available via Multi Pass.
- Avoid headliner attractions between 5 PM and 8 PM, as this is typically the busiest period with an average headliner wait of 44 minutes. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark peaked at 165 minutes and Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 100 minutes.
- Incorporate early shows into your morning, such as Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street, both starting right at 8:00 AM.
- Note that Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash is closed today and will remain closed through at least December 5, 2026.
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 24. Disney can change them during the day.