What to know before Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure open on Saturday, November 14. All times are Pacific Time.
Disneyland Park
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Weather | High 72°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 7 min at opening vs. 45 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 39 min) |
| Closed today | Pixar Short Film Spotlight: Closed through at least Dec 26, 2026 |
For your Saturday at Disneyland Park, plan to arrive for the 8:00 AM opening to take advantage of typically lower wait times before the park's busiest period, usually 3 PM to 6 PM.
Rope drop plan
To minimize waits, consider heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at opening, where the wait is typically 7 minutes, saving about 38 minutes. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway also usually has a low wait of 9 minutes at opening, saving 27 minutes. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin typically sees a 16-minute wait at opening, saving 24 minutes. These three attractions are also available via Multi Pass.
Shows and timing
Start your day with Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse, which begins at 8:00 AM. Throughout the morning, you can catch The Bootstrappers starting at 8:30 AM, Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard from 9:15 AM, and The Dapper Dans from 10:15 AM. Bluey's Best Day Ever! has its first performance at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Start early for popular rides: Head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure right at park opening for a typical wait of just 7 minutes, potentially saving you 38 minutes.
- Plan around peak times: Expect the busiest period from 3 PM to 6 PM, when headliner attractions typically average 39 minutes. Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are usually busiest then. Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 53 minutes.
- Enjoy early entertainment: Catch the first performance of Mickey's House and Meet Mickey Mouse at 8:00 AM.
- Note closures: Pixar Short Film Spotlight is closed today through at least December 26, 2026.
Disney California Adventure
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 72°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 5 min at opening vs. 33 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 41 min) |
| Closed today | Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters: Closed through at least Dec 26, 2026; Mater's Junkyard Jamboree: Closed through at least Dec 26, 2026 |
Today, Saturday, November 14, 2026, Disney California Adventure is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Plan to arrive early to take advantage of typically lower wait times before the park's busiest period, which usually runs from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Rope drop plan
For those looking to start their day with minimal waits, Grizzly River Run typically sees just a 5-minute wait at opening, saving you about 28 minutes compared to its typical peak. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! usually has a 16-minute wait at opening, saving 25 minutes. Toy Story Midway Mania! typically starts with a 26-minute wait, saving 24 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 early performances of Avengers Headquarters and Citizens of Buena Vista Street right at park opening at 8:00 AM. Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome begins at 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM. For superhero fans, The Amazing Spider-Man! has multiple showings starting at 9:50 AM, while Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! starts its first show at 10:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Consider heading to Grizzly River Run right at park opening for the shortest initial wait and the largest typical time savings, or plan to use Multi Pass for it and other popular attractions.
- Be aware that the park typically experiences its busiest period from 4 PM to 7 PM, with an average headliner wait of 41 minutes. Radiator Springs Racers, Toy Story Midway Mania!, and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure are usually the worst during this time.
- Note that Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree are closed today through at least December 26, 2026.
- Yesterday, Radiator Springs Racers saw an average wait of 70 minutes with a peak of 95 minutes, so plan accordingly for 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 14. Disney can change them during the day.