What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Monday, November 2. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 77°F, low 56°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 8 min at opening vs. 47 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 39 min) |
| Closed today | "it's a small world": Closed through at least Dec 12, 2026; Pixar Short Film Spotlight: Closed through at least Dec 12, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Nov 13, 2026 |
Make the most of your day at Disneyland Park today, Monday, November 2, 2026, by arriving early to experience popular attractions with shorter waits. You can typically save significant time on rides like Tiana's Bayou Adventure by riding them right after the park opens.
Rope drop plan
Consider starting your day with Tiana's Bayou Adventure, where you can typically save 39 minutes by riding at opening compared to its peak. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway also offers a typical saving of 25 minutes, and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin can save you 24 minutes. Note that all three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them if you plan to use that option.
Shows and timing
Catch Storytelling at Royal Theatre with performances starting at 10:15 AM, 11:25 AM, and 12:40 PM. The Disneyland Band will be at Frontierland at 10:30 AM and Main Street, U.S.A. at 11:25 AM. Enjoy Jambalaya Jazz with multiple sets beginning at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at park opening to typically save 39 minutes on wait times compared to its peak.
- Plan a break or enjoy a show between 11 AM and 2 PM, as this is typically the busiest period with an average headliner wait of 39 minutes. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Haunted Mansion, and Space Mountain are usually the worst during this time.
- Please note that "it's a small world" and Pixar Short Film Spotlight are closed through at least December 12, 2026. Sailing Ship Columbia is also closed through at least November 13, 2026.
- Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 34 minutes with a peak of 70 minutes, while Haunted Mansion averaged 27 minutes with a peak of 60 minutes.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Weather | High 77°F, low 56°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 6 min at opening vs. 41 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 44 min) |
| Closed today | Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark: Closed through at least Dec 12, 2026; Mater's Junkyard Jamboree: Closed through at least Dec 12, 2026; Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: Closed through at least Nov 12, 2026; Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash: Closed through at least Dec 12, 2026 |
Today, Disney California Adventure opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM. To get a head start on your day, consider heading to Grizzly River Run right at opening, where you can typically experience a wait of only 6 minutes, saving you about 35 minutes compared to its typical peak.
Rope drop plan
For a low wait right at park opening, Grizzly River Run typically has a wait of only 6 minutes, saving you 35 minutes compared to its peak. Alternatively, Goofy's Sky School usually sees a 12-minute wait at opening, saving 26 minutes. Even Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! typically has a 45-minute wait at opening, which still saves you 34 minutes compared to its peak. All three of these attractions are also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Catch the Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street right at 8:00 AM. Later in the morning, Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome begins at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. For more action, The Amazing Spider-Man! performs multiple times starting at 9:50 AM, and Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje has its first show at 11:30 AM.
Plan your day
- Start your day by heading to Grizzly River Run right at park opening at 8:00 AM to typically save 35 minutes on your wait time.
- Be aware that the park typically sees its busiest times between 4 PM and 7 PM, when average headliner waits can reach 44 minutes, with Radiator Springs Racers and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! often having the longest waits.
- Please note that Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark is closed through at least December 12, 2026, and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree is closed through at least December 12, 2026.
- Consider catching a show like The Amazing Spider-Man!, which starts at 9:50 AM, or Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje at 11:30 AM, especially during the typical peak hours.
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 November 2. Disney can change them during the day.