What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Friday, November 6. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Weather | High 20°C (68°F), low 16°C (61°F), broken clouds, 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 12 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) |
Today, Friday, November 6, Shanghai Disneyland is open from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM. To save significant time on popular attractions, consider heading to Rex’s Racer or TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet right at park opening.
Rope drop plan
For the biggest time savings at rope drop, head to Rex’s Racer. You can expect a wait of around 12 minutes at opening, which typically saves you 81 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 93 minutes. Alternatively, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet usually has a 34-minute wait at opening, saving 59 minutes from its typical peak of 93 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon is another good option, typically seeing a 29-minute wait at opening, saving 46 minutes.
Plan your day
- Start your day by heading to Rex’s Racer or TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet at park opening to experience these popular attractions with significantly shorter waits.
- Expect the busiest period today to be between 1 PM and 4 PM, when average headliner waits typically reach 54 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Rex’s Racer, and TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet are usually the worst during this time.
- Note that Explorer Canoes is Closed (no reopening date published) today.
- Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 113 minutes and peaked at 165 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 113 minutes and peaked at 150 minutes yesterday. Plan to ride these earlier in the day if possible to avoid similar long waits.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM Shanghai time on November 6. Disney can change them during the day.