What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Sunday, October 25. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 21°C (70°F), low 19°C (66°F), moderate 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 17 min at opening vs. 78 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 2 PM–5 PM (headliners average 51 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
Prepare for a rainy day at Shanghai Disneyland, with moderate rain expected throughout your visit. The park opens at 8:30 AM, offering an opportunity to experience popular attractions with potentially lower morning waits.
Rope drop plan
For the earliest start, consider heading to Rex’s Racer right at opening, where the typical wait is 17 minutes, potentially saving you 61 minutes compared to its usual peak. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet also typically sees a 34-minute wait at opening, saving 59 minutes.
Plan your day
- With moderate rain and a 100% chance of rain today, be prepared for wet conditions throughout your visit. Indoor attractions might see increased popularity.
- Expect the park to be busiest between 2 PM and 5 PM, when average headliner waits typically reach 51 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, and Soaring Over the Horizon are usually the worst for waits during this period.
- Please note that Explorer Canoes is closed today with no reopening date published.
- Yesterday, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had a peak wait of 95 minutes, while TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet peaked at 75 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 25. Disney can change them during the day.