What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Saturday, October 24. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 20°C (68°F), low 18°C (64°F), light rain, 100% 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 18 min at opening vs. 90 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 57 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
Prepare for a day of light rain at Shanghai Disneyland today, October 24, 2026. With the park open from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, planning your morning is key to experiencing popular attractions efficiently before the typical afternoon rush.
Rope drop plan
For those arriving at park opening, our data typically shows significant time savings on popular attractions. Rex’s Racer usually has an 18-minute wait at opening, saving 72 minutes compared to its typical peak. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet typically sees a 37-minute wait at opening, saving 62 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon usually has a 33-minute wait at opening, saving 53 minutes.
Plan your day
- Dress for the weather, as light rain is expected throughout the day with temperatures between 18°C and 20°C (64°F and 68°F).
- Expect the park to be busiest between 3 PM and 6 PM, when headliner attractions typically average 57 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, and Rex’s Racer are usually the worst for waits during this period.
- Note that Explorer Canoes is closed today with no reopening date published.
- Looking back at yesterday, October 23, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 53 minutes with a peak of 90 minutes, while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 45 minutes with a peak of 80 minutes.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 4:00 AM Shanghai time on October 24. Disney can change them during the day.