What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Friday, November 13. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Weather | High 69°F, low 56°F, light rain, 86% 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. 44 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 38 min) |
| Closed today | Pixar Short Film Spotlight: Closed through at least Dec 25, 2026; Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed through at least Nov 18, 2026 |
Prepare for a day of light rain at Disneyland Park today, with an 86% chance of precipitation. The park is open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Consider starting your day with a popular attraction to beat the crowds.
Rope drop plan
For rope drop, Tiana's Bayou Adventure typically sees a 7-minute wait at opening, saving you 37 minutes compared to its typical peak. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway are also good options, usually starting with 12 and 9-minute waits respectively, saving 26 minutes each. All three are also available via Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch The Bootstrappers starting early at 8:30 AM, or enjoy The Dapper Dans with performances throughout the morning and afternoon, including 10:15 AM and 4:15 PM. Bluey's Best Day Ever! has shows from 11:00 AM, and Storytelling at Royal Theatre begins at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at park opening to experience it with a typical 7-minute wait, potentially saving 37 minutes compared to its usual peak. Remember it's also available via Multi Pass.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows during the typical peak hours of 4 PM to 7 PM, when headliner waits average 38 minutes. Yesterday, Space Mountain peaked at 115 minutes, and Haunted Mansion peaked at 75 minutes.
- Note that Pixar Short Film Spotlight is closed through at least December 25, 2026, and Sailing Ship Columbia is closed through at least November 18, 2026.
- With light rain expected, consider enjoying some of the many indoor entertainment options like Storytelling at Royal Theatre or Bluey's Best Day Ever!.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 69°F, low 56°F, light rain, 86% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!: usually about 10 min at opening vs. 37 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 39 min) |
| Closed today | Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters: Closed through at least Dec 25, 2026; Mater's Junkyard Jamboree: Closed through at least Dec 25, 2026 |
Prepare for light rain today at Disney California Adventure, with an 86% chance of precipitation. The park opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. Planning your day around the weather and typical crowd patterns can help maximize your experience.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to start your day with shorter waits, consider heading to Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! right at park opening. It typically has a wait of 10 minutes at opening, saving you 27 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 37 minutes. Soarin' Across America also typically has a 19-minute wait at opening, saving 21 minutes from its typical peak of 40 minutes. Both of these attractions are also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Catch the first Avengers Headquarters show right at park opening at 8:00 AM. Later in the morning, Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome begins at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM, and Five & Dime performs at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM. The Amazing Spider-Man! starts its performances at 9:50 AM.
Plan your day
- Be prepared for light rain: With an 86% chance of light rain today, consider indoor attractions or bring appropriate rain gear to stay comfortable.
- Rope drop a popular attraction: Head to Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! right at 8:00 AM, where it typically has a wait of only 10 minutes, saving you 27 minutes from its typical peak wait.
- Avoid peak afternoon waits: The park typically sees its busiest times between 5 PM and 8 PM. Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers peaked at 120 minutes and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! peaked at 100 minutes, so plan to experience these popular rides earlier in the day if possible.
- Note attraction closures: Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree are closed through at least December 25, 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 November 13. Disney can change them during the day.