What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Wednesday, October 14. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Weather | High 24°C (75°F), low 18°C (64°F), clear sky, 0% 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 21 min at opening vs. 96 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 1 PM–4 PM (headliners average 60 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
Today at Shanghai Disneyland, prioritizing popular attractions right at park opening can save you significant time. Typically, Rex’s Racer and TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet have much shorter waits early in the day.
Rope drop plan
For the shortest waits, consider heading to Rex’s Racer first, where the wait is usually 21 minutes at opening, saving you 75 minutes compared to its typical peak. Alternatively, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet typically sees a 36-minute wait at opening, saving 73 minutes from its peak, or Soaring Over the Horizon with a typical 34-minute wait, saving 54 minutes.
Plan your day
- Expect the busiest period to typically be between 1 PM and 4 PM, when average headliner waits can reach 60 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.
- Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 85 minutes with a peak of 135 minutes, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 79 minutes with a peak of 120 minutes, giving an idea of what to expect during peak times today.
- Please note that Explorer Canoes is Closed (no reopening date published) today.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 4:00 AM Shanghai time on October 14. Disney can change them during the day.