What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Tuesday, October 27. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Weather | High 22°C (72°F), low 16°C (61°F), clear sky, 20% 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 16 min at opening vs. 88 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 52 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
To make the most of your day at Shanghai Disneyland, consider starting with Rex’s Racer right at park opening. This strategy typically saves the most time compared to later in the day. The park is open for guests until 9:30 PM today.
Rope drop plan
For the shortest waits at opening, head to Rex’s Racer, which usually has an average wait of 16 minutes, saving you 72 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 88 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet typically sees a 29-minute wait at opening, saving 59 minutes from its 88-minute peak. Soaring Over the Horizon also typically has a 29-minute wait at opening, saving 45 minutes from its 74-minute peak.
Plan your day
- The busiest period is typically between 3 PM and 6 PM, when headliner attractions usually average 52 minutes. The worst waits during this time are typically for TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Rex’s Racer.
- Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 79 minutes with a peak of 120 minutes, and Rex’s Racer averaged 75 minutes with a peak of 105 minutes. Aim to experience these popular attractions earlier in the day if possible.
- 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 27. Disney can change them during the day.