What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Saturday, October 31. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Weather | High 23°C (73°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 16 min at opening vs. 86 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 2 PM–5 PM (headliners average 54 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
For your visit to Shanghai Disneyland today, Saturday, October 31, consider prioritizing Rex’s Racer or TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet right after the park opens at 8:30 AM to experience significantly shorter waits.
Rope drop plan
For your rope drop plan, Rex’s Racer typically has a wait of 16 minutes at opening, saving 70 minutes compared to its typical peak of 86 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet usually sees a 36-minute wait at opening, saving 58 minutes from its typical peak of 94 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon typically opens with a 30-minute wait, saving 49 minutes.
Plan your day
- Start your day by heading to Rex’s Racer or TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet immediately after the park opens to take advantage of typically lower morning waits.
- Expect the busiest period to be between 2 PM and 5 PM, when headliner attractions typically average 54 minutes. During this time, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet, and Rex’s Racer are usually the worst for waits.
- Yesterday, October 30, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 65 minutes with a peak of 90 minutes, while Rex’s Racer averaged 60 minutes with a peak of 105 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 31. Disney can change them during the day.