What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Thursday, October 22. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Weather | High 21°C (70°F), low 16°C (61°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 13 min at opening vs. 90 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 55 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
For your visit to Shanghai Disneyland today, Thursday, October 22, 2026, arriving for park opening at 8:30 AM can significantly reduce your wait times for popular attractions. Our historical data shows that experiencing key headliners right at rope drop typically offers the greatest time savings.
Rope drop plan
To make the most of your morning, consider heading to one of these attractions first:
* Rex’s Racer usually has a wait of 13 minutes at opening, saving you 77 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 90 minutes.
* TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet typically sees a 33-minute wait at opening, saving 57 minutes from its usual peak of 90 minutes.
* Seven Dwarfs Mine Train usually has a 47-minute wait at opening, which saves 49 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 96 minutes.
Plan your day
- Start early for popular rides: To save the most time, prioritize Rex’s Racer, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train right after the park opens.
- Plan for peak waits mid-day: Expect the busiest period for attractions to be between 11 AM and 2 PM, when headliners typically average 55 minutes. The longest waits during this time are usually for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, and Rex’s Racer.
- Review recent trends: Yesterday, October 21, 2026, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 77 minutes with a peak of 120 minutes, while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 64 minutes with a peak of 90 minutes.
- Note today's closure: 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 22. Disney can change them during the day.