What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Monday, October 26. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Weather | High 23°C (73°F), low 17°C (63°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 10 min at opening vs. 82 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 2 PM–5 PM (headliners average 52 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
For your visit to Shanghai Disneyland today, Monday, October 26, 2026, arriving early can significantly reduce your wait times for popular attractions. You can typically save over an hour on Rex’s Racer by experiencing it right after the park opens.
Rope drop plan
Rex’s Racer usually sees a wait of just 10 minutes at opening, saving you 72 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 82 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet typically has a 28-minute wait at opening, which is 57 minutes less than its typical peak of 85 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon also offers a good early start, with a typical opening wait of 29 minutes versus a typical peak of 83 minutes.
Plan your day
- Arrive early for headliners: Prioritize Rex’s Racer or TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet right after park opening to experience them with minimal waits.
- Avoid the afternoon rush: The busiest period for the park is typically from 2 PM to 5 PM, when headliner attractions usually average 52 minutes. This is a good time to take a break or explore other areas.
- Check for closures: Explorer Canoes is Closed (no reopening date published) today.
- Yesterday's trends: Yesterday, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 54 minutes with a peak of 80 minutes, while Rex’s Racer averaged 52 minutes with a peak of 90 minutes. These rides, along with TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, are typically among the worst for wait times during peak hours.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 4:00 AM Shanghai time on October 26. Disney can change them during the day.