What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Sunday, October 25. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Weather | High 83°F, low 60°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. 43 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 38 min) |
Disneyland Park is open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM today, October 25, 2026. To make the most of your morning, consider arriving early to experience lower wait times for popular attractions before the typical peak period.
Rope drop plan
Typically, arriving at rope drop can save you significant time on certain attractions. Tiana's Bayou Adventure usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 38 minutes from its typical peak wait of 43 minutes. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin also typically sees a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 32 minutes from its typical peak of 37 minutes. Matterhorn Bobsleds usually has an 8-minute wait at opening, saving 28 minutes from its typical peak of 36 minutes. Note that these rides are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Start your day with live entertainment by catching the Main Street Straw Hatters at 8:15 AM or 9:10 AM. The Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard performs at 9:15 AM, 10:05 AM, and 11:00 AM. Storytelling at Royal Theatre begins at 10:15 AM, with multiple performances throughout the day. Later, enjoy Bluey's Best Day Ever! starting at 11:00 AM, or Jambalaya Jazz with performances from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for park opening at 8:00 AM to experience attractions like Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin with typically minimal waits, potentially saving over 30 minutes compared to peak times.
- Take a break from rides in the late morning and early afternoon to enjoy live entertainment, such as the Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard at 9:15 AM or Storytelling at Royal Theatre from 10:15 AM.
- Be aware that the park typically experiences its busiest period between 5 PM and 8 PM, with an average headliner wait of 38 minutes. Rides like Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are usually among the worst for waits during this time.
- For context, yesterday, Indiana Jones Adventure averaged 60 minutes with a peak of 80 minutes, and Haunted Mansion averaged 53 minutes with a peak of 75 minutes.
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 60°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 43 min) |
Disney California Adventure closes early today at 6:00 PM for the Oogie Boogie Bash event, so plan your day to maximize your time before the party starts. This means you'll have a shorter day than usual to experience your favorite attractions.
Rope drop plan
For a typical early start, consider Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! where you could save 36 minutes, or Soarin' Across America, also saving 36 minutes. Toy Story Midway Mania! typically saves 35 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome, Avengers Headquarters, and Citizens of Buena Vista Street all begin at 8:00 AM. The Amazing Spider-Man! has frequent showings starting at 9:50 AM and continuing through 4:20 PM. You can also catch Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater starting at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Prioritize your must-do attractions before the park closes to day guests at 6:00 PM for the Oogie Boogie Bash event.
- To beat the typical crowds, head to Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! at opening, where the wait is usually 5 minutes compared to a typical peak of 41 minutes.
- Be aware that the typical peak period is from 3 PM to 6 PM, with an average headliner wait of 43 minutes. Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark, and Soarin' Across America are typically the worst during this time.
- Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers averaged 96 minutes with a peak of 150 minutes, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark averaged 103 minutes with a peak of 130 minutes, indicating these popular rides will likely have long waits today.
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 25. Disney can change them during the day.