What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Saturday, October 10. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Weather | High 28°C (82°F), low 20°C (68°F), light rain, 25% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Rex’s Racer: usually about 20 min at opening vs. 89 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 57 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
For Saturday, October 10, 2026, Shanghai Disneyland opens at 8:30 AM. To maximize your time, consider heading to a popular attraction right at rope drop, as this can save significant wait times compared to later in the day.
Rope drop plan
At rope drop, Rex’s Racer typically has a wait of 20 minutes, saving you 69 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 89 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet usually has a 37-minute wait at opening, saving 64 minutes from its typical peak of 101 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon typically sees a 36-minute wait at opening, saving 54 minutes from its typical peak of 90 minutes.
Plan your day
- The park typically experiences its busiest period between 3 PM and 6 PM, when average headliner waits can reach 57 minutes. During this time, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, and Rex’s Racer are usually the worst for waits. Consider taking a break or seeing a show during these hours.
- Please note that Explorer Canoes is Closed (no reopening date published) today.
- Looking back at yesterday, October 9, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit averaged 67 minutes with a peak of 100 minutes, while Rex’s Racer averaged 56 minutes with a peak of 105 minutes. This highlights the benefit of arriving early for popular attractions.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 4:00 AM Shanghai time on October 10. Disney can change them during the day.