What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Wednesday, November 11. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Weather | High 87°F, low 61°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. 37 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 1 PM–4 PM (headliners average 35 min) |
| Closed today | "it's a small world": Closed through at least Dec 23, 2026; Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: Closed through at least Nov 12, 2026; Pixar Short Film Spotlight: Closed through at least Dec 23, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Nov 13, 2026 |
To make the most of your day at Disneyland Park, consider starting with a rope drop strategy to experience popular attractions before the typical peak period from 1 PM to 4 PM. The park is open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM today.
Rope drop plan
You can typically save significant time by rope dropping Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 32 minutes compared to its typical peak. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin also typically sees an 8-minute wait at opening, saving 29 minutes. Matterhorn Bobsleds typically has a 10-minute wait at opening, saving 22 minutes. All three are also available via Multi Pass — you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch early performances by the Main Street Straw Hatters at 8:15 AM or 9:10 AM, or The Bootstrappers starting at 8:30 AM. The Dapper Dans perform at 11:00 AM and 12:15 PM. The Disneyland Band will be at Frontierland at 10:30 AM and Main Street, U.S.A. at 11:25 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive before park opening to rope drop Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which typically has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving you 32 minutes.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows during the typical peak hours of 1 PM to 4 PM, when headliner attractions usually average 35 minutes, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Haunted Mansion are among the worst for waits.
- Be aware that "it's a small world" and Pixar Short Film Spotlight are closed through at least December 23, 2026. Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes is closed through at least November 12, 2026, and Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least November 13, 2026.
- Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 48 minutes and peaked at 70 minutes, while Indiana Jones Adventure averaged 48 minutes and peaked at 65 minutes, giving you an idea of typical headliner waits.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Weather | High 87°F, low 61°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. 36 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 42 min) |
| Closed today | Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: Closed through at least Nov 12, 2026 |
Today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Disney California Adventure is open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Plan to tackle popular attractions early, as typical peak wait times are expected from 4 PM to 7 PM, when headliner waits usually average 42 minutes.
Rope drop plan
For those arriving at park opening, typically short waits can be found at Grizzly River Run, which usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 31 minutes compared to its typical peak. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! typically sees a 22-minute wait at opening, saving 22 minutes. Toy Story Midway Mania! usually has a 26-minute wait at opening, saving 22 minutes. Note that Grizzly River Run, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!, and Toy Story Midway Mania! are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Entertainment begins right at park opening with Avengers Headquarters and Citizens of Buena Vista Street both starting at 8:00 AM. Later, catch Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. The Amazing Spider-Man! has multiple showings starting at 9:50 AM, and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! begins at 10:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for park opening at 8:00 AM to typically experience shorter waits on rides like Grizzly River Run, which usually has a 5-minute wait at opening, saving 31 minutes compared to its typical peak.
- Consider taking a break or enjoying shows during the typical peak hours of 4 PM to 7 PM, when headliner attractions usually see an average wait of 42 minutes, with Radiator Springs Racers, Toy Story Midway Mania!, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! typically being the busiest.
- Please note that Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is closed today through at least November 12, 2026.
- Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers averaged 66 minutes with a peak of 110 minutes, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! averaged 49 minutes with a peak of 70 minutes, indicating these headliners are good candidates for early morning strategy.
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 11. Disney can change them during the day.