What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Monday, October 26. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
Park hours 8:00 AM – 10:00 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. 51 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 39 min) Closed today Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Nov 6, 2026 Today at Disneyland Park, consider arriving early to take advantage of lower waits for popular attractions. The park is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Expect typical peak wait times for headliners between 4 PM and 7 PM.
Rope drop plan
For significant time savings, consider rope dropping Tiana's Bayou Adventure, where you could save 46 minutes compared to its typical peak wait. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway also offer good early morning savings, potentially saving 35 and 29 minutes respectively. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them if you plan to use Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Catch the Main Street Straw Hatters starting at 8:15 AM, or the Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard at 9:15 AM. Bluey's Best Day Ever! has multiple showings throughout the day, with the first at 11:00 AM. The Jambalaya Jazz performs hourly from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for rope drop at 8:00 AM to experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, or Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway with minimal waits, potentially saving up to 46 minutes.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows and less popular attractions between 4 PM and 7 PM, as this is typically when headliner waits average 39 minutes, with Space Mountain, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance being among the worst.
- Note that Sailing Ship Columbia is closed today through at least November 6, 2026.
- Yesterday, Haunted Mansion averaged 52 minutes and peaked at 100 minutes, while Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 42 minutes, so plan accordingly if these are priorities.
Disney California Adventure
Park hours 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Weather High 83°F, low 60°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain Crowd forecast 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) Rope-drop pick Grizzly River Run: usually about 5 min at opening vs. 47 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 45 min) Closed today Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash: Closed through at least Dec 7, 2026 For your Monday, October 26, 2026 visit to Disney California Adventure, consider heading to Grizzly River Run, Toy Story Midway Mania!, or Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! right at park opening at 8:00 AM to save significant time on waits. The park is open until 9:00 PM today.
Rope drop plan
To maximize your morning, consider these attractions at park opening. Typically, Grizzly River Run has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 42 minutes compared to its typical peak of 47 minutes. Toy Story Midway Mania! usually sees a 15-minute wait at opening, saving 37 minutes from its typical peak of 52 minutes. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! typically has an 8-minute wait at opening, saving 36 minutes from its typical peak of 44 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street right at 8:00 AM. Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome begins at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. The Amazing Spider-Man! has frequent showings starting at 9:50 AM, with the last show at 4:20 PM. For a later option, Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater starts at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Prioritize Grizzly River Run, Toy Story Midway Mania!, or Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! at park opening to experience shorter waits and save up to 42 minutes.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows between 5 PM and 8 PM, as this is typically the peak period when headliner waits average 45 minutes. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark peaked at 120 minutes and Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 85 minutes.
- Enjoy early entertainment with Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street starting at 8:00 AM, or Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 9:00 AM.
- Note that Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash is closed today, and will remain closed through at least December 7, 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 26. Disney can change them during the day.