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Hong Kong Disneyland Today: Oct 23

Hours, weather, crowd forecast, rope-drop picks and closures for Hong Kong Disneyland on Friday, October 23, 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 Orbitron Playhouse in the Woods RC Racer Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse Tarzan's Treehouse The Royal Reception Hall Toy Soldier Parachute Drop “Momentous” Nighttime Spectacular
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What to know before Hong Kong Disneyland opens on Friday, October 23. All times are local Hong Kong time.

Hong Kong Disneyland

Park hours 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Weather High 30°C (86°F), low 24°C (75°F), clear sky, 0% chance of rain
Crowd forecast 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park)
Rope-drop pick RC Racer: usually about 14 min at opening vs. 39 min at its peak
Busiest stretch Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 36 min)
Closed today Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station: Closed through at least Apr 30, 2027; Orbitron: Closed through at least Nov 12, 2026; Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse: Closed through at least Apr 30, 2027; Tarzan's Treehouse: Closed through at least Apr 30, 2027

For your visit to Hong Kong Disneyland today, Friday, October 23, 2026, plan to arrive for the 10:30 AM opening. Targeting popular attractions like RC Racer and Toy Soldier Parachute Drop early can help you save time before the typical peak period from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Rope drop plan

When the park opens, consider heading to RC Racer, which typically has a wait of 14 minutes at opening, saving about 25 minutes compared to its typical peak of 39 minutes. Toy Soldier Parachute Drop is another good option, usually seeing a 20-minute wait at opening, saving 24 minutes from its typical peak of 44 minutes.

Shows and timing

Today offers a variety of entertainment. "Mickey and the Wondrous Book" has showings at 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:45 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM, and 7:00 PM. "Moana: A Homecoming Celebration" is scheduled for 12:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:20 PM, and 6:10 PM. Enjoy "Mickey’s Happy Halloween Adventure" at 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:45 PM, or "Let’s Get Wicked" at 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM, and 6:30 PM. The "“Momentous” Nighttime Spectacular" is at 9:30 PM.

Plan your day

  • Start strong: Arrive for the 10:30 AM opening and head to RC Racer or Toy Soldier Parachute Drop to experience shorter waits.
  • Beat the peak: The busiest time is typically from 3 PM to 6 PM, when headliner waits average 36 minutes. Consider enjoying a show during this period, as Toy Soldier Parachute Drop is usually one of the worst waits.
  • Note closures: Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station, Rafts to Tarzan's Treehouse, and Tarzan's Treehouse are closed through at least April 30, 2027. Orbitron is also closed through at least November 12, 2026.
  • Evening spectacular: Plan to stay until closing at 9:30 PM for the "“Momentous” Nighttime Spectacular."

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 23. Disney can change them during the day.