Disneyland Resort Today: Oct 30

What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Friday, October 30. All times are Pacific Time.

Disneyland Park

Disneyland Park opens at 8:00 AM today, Friday, October 30, 2026. To make the most of your morning, consider rope dropping a popular attraction, as typical peak waits are expected from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Rope drop plan

For the shortest waits, consider rope dropping Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which typically has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving you 44 minutes compared to its typical peak of 49 minutes. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin usually sees a 6-minute wait at opening, saving 32 minutes from its typical peak of 38 minutes. Haunted Mansion typically has an 18-minute wait at opening, saving 30 minutes from its typical peak of 48 minutes. All three of these attractions are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.

Shows and timing

Start your day with Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse right at 8:00 AM. The Bootstrappers begin at 8:30 AM, followed by the Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard at 9:15 AM. Later in the day, enjoy Bluey's Best Day Ever! starting at 11:00 AM or Jambalaya Jazz at 11:00 AM.

Plan your day

• Start early: Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at park opening to experience it with a typically short 5-minute wait, potentially saving you 44 minutes.
• Beat the crowds: Plan to enjoy shows or take a break during the typical peak hours from 5 PM to 8 PM, when headliner waits average 38 minutes and rides like Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are typically at their worst.
• Note closures: Please be aware that "it's a small world" is closed through at least Dec 11, 2026, and Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least Nov 6, 2026.
• Manage expectations: Yesterday, Haunted Mansion averaged 42 minutes with a peak of 90 minutes, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 38 minutes with a peak of 60 minutes.

Disney California Adventure

Today at Disney California Adventure, the park is open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Be aware that headliner attractions typically see their highest waits, averaging 43 minutes, between 6 PM and 9 PM, with Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark and Radiator Springs Racers often being among the worst.

Rope drop plan

To get a head start, consider heading to Toy Story Midway Mania! which usually has a 10-minute wait at opening, saving you typically 33 minutes compared to its peak. Grizzly River Run is another excellent choice, typically 5 minutes at opening, saving 31 minutes. Both are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! also typically has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 29 minutes.

Shows and timing

Catch Avengers Headquarters right at 8:00 AM, or Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. For more action, The Amazing Spider-Man! performs multiple times starting at 9:50 AM. Later in the morning, Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater begins at 10:45 AM.

Plan your day

• Start your day at Toy Story Midway Mania! or Grizzly River Run to experience popular attractions with minimal waits, potentially saving over 30 minutes compared to their typical peak.
• Plan to experience headliner attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark and Radiator Springs Racers earlier in the day, as waits typically peak between 6 PM and 9 PM.
• Note that Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash is closed through at least Dec 11, 2026.
• Consider catching a show like The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco! starting at 11:45 AM for an entertaining break. Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers averaged 46 minutes with a peak of 75 minutes.

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 30. Disney can change them during the day.