What to know before Shanghai Disneyland opens on Saturday, November 14. All times are local Shanghai time.
Shanghai Disneyland
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Weather | High 18°C (64°F), low 16°C (61°F), light 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 17 min at opening vs. 84 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 1 PM–4 PM (headliners average 53 min) |
| Closed today | Explorer Canoes: Closed (no reopening date published) |
Expect light rain throughout your day at Shanghai Disneyland, with a 100% chance of precipitation. The park opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, so plan accordingly for the weather.
Rope drop plan
For rope drop, Rex’s Racer typically offers the biggest time savings, with an average wait of 17 minutes at opening compared to a typical peak of 84 minutes, saving you 67 minutes. TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet usually sees a 38-minute wait at opening versus a typical peak of 93 minutes, saving 55 minutes. Soaring Over the Horizon typically has a 28-minute wait at opening, saving 53 minutes from its typical peak of 81 minutes.
Plan your day
- Be prepared for light rain all day, as there is a 100% chance of precipitation with temperatures between 16°C and 18°C (61°F and 64°F).
- Expect the busiest period to typically be from 1 PM to 4 PM, when headliner attractions usually average 53 minutes.
- Please note that Explorer Canoes is Closed (no reopening date published) today.
- Yesterday, popular attractions experienced significant waits; Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 110 minutes with a peak of 150 minutes, and TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Presented by Chevrolet averaged 106 minutes with a peak of 150 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 14. Disney can change them during the day.