What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Wednesday, October 28. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 78°F, low 58°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 4 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. 46 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 2 PM–5 PM (headliners average 36 min) |
| Closed today | Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: Closed through at least Oct 29, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Oct 30, 2026 |
Disneyland Park is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM today, October 28, 2026. Expect typical peak wait times for headliners to average 36 minutes between 2 PM and 5 PM.
Rope drop plan
For the shortest waits, consider heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at opening, where you could save 41 minutes compared to its typical peak wait. It is also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin could save you 33 minutes, and Matterhorn Bobsleds 22 minutes; both are also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Catch the Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade at 1:30 PM or 2:45 PM. The Main Street Straw Hatters perform early at 8:15 AM and 9:10 AM, and the Disneyland Band has performances starting at 10:30 AM in Frontierland.
Plan your day
- Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin at park opening to experience them with minimal waits, as both are typically available via Multi Pass later in the day.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy entertainment between 2 PM and 5 PM, as this is typically the busiest period, with headliner waits averaging 36 minutes. Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance peaked at 55 minutes, and Haunted Mansion peaked at 80 minutes. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and Space Mountain are usually the worst during this time.
- Don't miss the Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade at 1:30 PM or 2:45 PM for a festive experience.
- Note that Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes is closed through at least October 29, 2026, and Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least October 30, 2026.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Weather | High 78°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 | Grizzly River Run: usually about 5 min at opening vs. 42 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 9, 2026 |
For your Wednesday, October 28, 2026 visit to Disney California Adventure, plan to arrive for the 8:00 AM opening to take advantage of typically lower waits. The park will close at 9:00 PM. Expect typical peak wait times for headliners to average 45 minutes between 5 PM and 8 PM.
Rope drop plan
Typically, Grizzly River Run has a wait of 5 minutes at opening, saving you 37 minutes compared to its typical peak. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! usually sees a 7-minute wait at opening, saving 34 minutes. Both of these attractions are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them. Toy Story Midway Mania! typically has a 16-minute wait at opening, saving 33 minutes.
Shows and timing
Start your day with early performances like Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street, both beginning at 8:00 AM. Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome starts at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. For frequent entertainment, The Amazing Spider-Man! has shows starting at 9:50 AM and continuing throughout the day. Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater begins at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Start your day at 8:00 AM with Grizzly River Run to experience a typical 5-minute wait, potentially saving you 37 minutes compared to its peak.
- Consider riding popular attractions like Radiator Springs Racers and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark earlier in the day, as these are typically among the worst waits between 5 PM and 8 PM, when headliner waits average 45 minutes.
- Enjoy a variety of entertainment throughout the day, with Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol starting at 10:00 AM and Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje beginning at 11:30 AM.
- Please note that Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash is closed through at least December 9, 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 28. Disney can change them during the day.