What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Monday, October 19. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Weather | High 28°C (82°F), low 22°C (72°F), overcast clouds, 29% 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 12 min at opening vs. 83 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 54 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
For your visit to Shanghai Disneyland today, Monday, October 19, 2026, plan to arrive early to take advantage of significantly shorter waits for popular attractions right at park opening. The park is open from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
Rope drop plan
Our data typically shows that Rex’s Racer has a wait of just 12 minutes at opening, saving you 71 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 83 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet usually sees a 29-minute wait at opening, saving 59 minutes from its typical peak of 88 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon also typically has a shorter wait of 32 minutes at opening, saving 54 minutes from its typical peak of 86 minutes.
Plan your day
- Arrive before the 8:30 AM opening to experience attractions like Rex’s Racer, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, or Soaring Over the Horizon with significantly shorter waits.
- Consider taking a break or enjoying less popular attractions during the typical peak period from 10 AM to 1 PM, when headliner waits usually average 54 minutes. Yesterday, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train peaked at 120 minutes and TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet peaked at 90 minutes.
- Please note that Explorer Canoes is closed today with no reopening date published.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 4:00 AM Shanghai time on October 19. Disney can change them during the day.