What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Wednesday, November 4. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Weather | High 18°C (64°F), low 17°C (63°F), heavy intensity 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 13 min at opening vs. 93 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 1 PM–4 PM (headliners average 54 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
Expect heavy intensity rain all day at Shanghai Disneyland, with a 100% chance of rain. The park is open from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Planning your day around the weather and typical wait patterns will be key.
Rope drop plan
For those arriving at park opening, our data typically shows significant time savings on popular attractions. You could save 80 minutes by riding Rex’s Racer, which usually has a 13-minute wait at opening compared to its typical peak of 93 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet typically offers a 69-minute saving, with an opening wait of 29 minutes against a 98-minute peak. Soaring Over the Horizon usually sees a 23-minute wait at opening, saving you 50 minutes from its typical 73-minute peak.
Plan your day
- With heavy intensity rain expected all day, consider indoor attractions and bring appropriate rain gear.
- The park typically sees its busiest period between 1 PM and 4 PM, when headliner attractions usually average 54 minutes. The worst waits are typically found at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Rex’s Racer, and TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet during this time.
- Note that Explorer Canoes is closed today, with no reopening date published.
- Looking at yesterday's trends, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 70 minutes with a peak of 105 minutes, while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 65 minutes and peaked at 85 minutes.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM Shanghai time on November 4. Disney can change them during the day.