What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Wednesday, November 11. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Weather | High 17°C (63°F), low 11°C (52°F), overcast 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 13 min at opening vs. 94 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 1 PM–4 PM (headliners average 54 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
To make the most of your day at Shanghai Disneyland, consider arriving for park opening. Our data shows that arriving early can save you significant time on popular attractions, especially Rex’s Racer, which typically offers the biggest time savings right at opening.
Rope drop plan
For the biggest time savings at rope drop, head to Rex’s Racer. You could typically experience it with a wait of just 13 minutes, saving 81 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 94 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet is another excellent early choice, usually having a 30-minute wait at opening, saving 69 minutes off its typical peak of 99 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon also offers good savings, with an opening wait of 22 minutes, saving 51 minutes from its typical peak of 73 minutes.
Plan your day
- Start your day by heading to Rex’s Racer or TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet right after park opening to take advantage of lower wait times.
- Expect the park to be busiest between 1 PM and 4 PM, when headliner attractions typically see an average wait of 54 minutes. During this period, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Rex’s Racer, and TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet are usually the worst for wait times.
- Please note that Explorer Canoes is Closed (no reopening date published) today.
- Yesterday, November 10, Rex’s Racer averaged 73 minutes with a peak of 105 minutes, and TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 67 minutes with a peak of 120 minutes, giving you an idea of recent wait patterns.
Planning another day? See the Shanghai Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM Shanghai time on November 11. Disney can change them during the day.