What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Tuesday, November 3. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 79°F, low 58°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 7 min at opening vs. 46 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 40 min) |
| Closed today | "it's a small world": Closed through at least Dec 15, 2026; Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: Closed through at least Nov 5, 2026; Pixar Short Film Spotlight: Closed through at least Dec 15, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Nov 6, 2026 |
Arriving for rope drop at Disneyland Park today can help you save significant time on popular attractions. Be aware that typical peak wait times are usually seen between 4 PM and 7 PM.
Rope drop plan
For the best time savings, consider Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which typically has a 7-minute wait at opening, saving 39 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 46 minutes. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin typically opens with an 11-minute wait, saving 30 minutes from its typical peak of 41 minutes. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway usually has a 7-minute wait at opening, saving 24 minutes from its typical peak of 31 minutes. All three of these attractions are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch The Bootstrappers with their first performance at 8:30 AM. Storytelling at Royal Theatre begins at 10:15 AM, and The Dapper Dans start their performances at 11:00 AM. The Disneyland Band has multiple performances throughout the day, including at Frontierland at 10:30 AM and Main Street, U.S.A. at 11:25 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for rope drop to experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which typically has a 7-minute wait at opening, saving 39 minutes from its typical peak wait. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway are also good options.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy a show during the typical peak hours of 4 PM to 7 PM, when headliner waits average 40 minutes. Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are usually the worst during this period.
- Note that "it's a small world" and Pixar Short Film Spotlight are closed through at least December 15, 2026. Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes is closed through at least November 5, 2026, and Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least November 6, 2026.
- Consider riding popular attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or Space Mountain early in the day; yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 55 minutes with a peak of 85 minutes, and Space Mountain averaged 51 minutes with a peak of 70 minutes.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Weather | High 79°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 | Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!: usually about 32 min at opening vs. 71 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 2 PM–5 PM (headliners average 47 min) |
| Closed today | Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark: Closed through at least Dec 15, 2026; Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: Closed through at least Nov 12, 2026; Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash: Closed through at least Dec 15, 2026 |
To make the most of your day at Disney California Adventure, plan to arrive early to experience popular attractions with typically shorter waits. You can usually save significant time by riding key attractions at park opening.
Rope drop plan
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! typically has a 32-minute wait at opening, saving you 39 minutes compared to its typical peak of 71 minutes. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! usually has a 10-minute wait at opening, saving 31 minutes from its typical peak of 41 minutes. Toy Story Midway Mania! typically has a 24-minute wait at opening, saving 19 minutes from its typical peak of 43 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Start your day with Avengers Headquarters or Citizens of Buena Vista Street, both beginning at 8:00 AM. Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome starts at 9:00 AM, followed by The Amazing Spider-Man! at 9:50 AM. There are many other shows throughout the day, including Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol, Paradise Garden Bandstand, and Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje.
Plan your day
- Head to Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! or Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! right at park opening to experience them with typically shorter waits. Both are also available via Multi Pass.
- Plan a break or enjoy a show between 2 PM and 5 PM, as this is typically the busiest period, with an average headliner wait of 47 minutes. Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! and Radiator Springs Racers are usually the worst for waits during this time.
- Please note that Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark is closed through at least Dec 15, 2026, and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is closed through at least Nov 12, 2026.
- Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers had a peak wait of 80 minutes, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! had a peak wait of 90 minutes, reinforcing the benefit of an early start or using Multi Pass for these popular attractions.
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 3. Disney can change them during the day.