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Hong Kong Disneyland Today: Oct 18

Hours, weather, crowd forecast, rope-drop picks and closures for Hong Kong Disneyland on Sunday, October 18, before the gates open.

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Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station Iron Man Tech Showcase - Presented by Stark Industries Let’s Get Wicked Mickey and the Wondrous Book Mickey’s Happy Halloween Adventure Moana: A Homecoming Celebration Mystic Manor Orbitron Playhouse in the Woods RC Racer Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse Tarzan's Treehouse The Royal Reception Hall Toy Soldier Parachute Drop Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs “Momentous” Nighttime Spectacular
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What to know before Hong Kong Disneyland opens on Sunday, October 18. All times are local Hong Kong time.

Hong Kong Disneyland

Park hours 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Weather High 31°C (88°F), low 28°C (82°F), few clouds, 0% chance of rain
Crowd forecast 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park)
Rope-drop pick Mystic Manor: usually about 9 min at opening vs. 53 min at its peak
Busiest stretch Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 42 min)
Closed today Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station: Closed through at least Apr 25, 2027; Orbitron: Closed through at least Nov 12, 2026; Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse: Closed through at least Apr 25, 2027; Tarzan's Treehouse: Closed through at least Apr 25, 2027

For your visit to Hong Kong Disneyland today, Sunday, October 18, 2026, consider starting your day with a popular attraction to beat the typical peak waits. The park is open from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, offering a full day of entertainment and experiences.

Rope drop plan

When the park opens at 10:00 AM, heading to Mystic Manor can typically save you 44 minutes, as its wait at opening is usually 9 minutes compared to a typical peak of 53 minutes. RC Racer also offers a good early start, usually having a 10-minute wait at opening, saving 33 minutes from its typical peak of 43 minutes. Alternatively, Toy Soldier Parachute Drop usually has an 18-minute wait at opening, saving 30 minutes from its typical peak of 48 minutes.

Shows and timing

Today features a variety of shows. Catch Mickey and the Wondrous Book at 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:45 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM, or 7:00 PM. Playhouse in the Woods has a single showing at 11:30 AM. Mickey’s Happy Halloween Adventure runs at 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:45 PM. Moana: A Homecoming Celebration is scheduled for 12:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:20 PM, and 6:10 PM. You can also see Let’s Get Wicked at 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM, or 6:30 PM. The day concludes with the “Momentous” Nighttime Spectacular at 8:30 PM.

Plan your day

  • Arrive for the 10:00 AM opening and head directly to Mystic Manor, RC Racer, or Toy Soldier Parachute Drop to take advantage of typically lower morning waits and save significant time.
  • Plan to experience shows or take a break during the typical peak period from 3 PM to 6 PM, when average headliner wait times are usually 42 minutes. Yesterday, Toy Soldier Parachute Drop averaged 35 minutes and peaked at 50 minutes.
  • Catch one of the many performances throughout the day, such as Mickey and the Wondrous Book with multiple showings starting at 11:15 AM, or the “Momentous” Nighttime Spectacular at 8:30 PM.
  • Be aware that Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station, Orbitron, Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse, and Tarzan's Treehouse are all closed today.

Planning another day? See the Hong Kong Disneyland crowd calendar.

Hours and the forecast are as of 6:00 AM Hong Kong time on October 18. Disney can change them during the day.