What to know before Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea open on Thursday, October 22. All times are local Tokyo time.
Tokyo Disneyland
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Weather | High 23°C (73°F), low 17°C (63°F), broken clouds, 27% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 9 AM–12 PM (headliners average 53 min) |
| Closed today | Cinderella's Fairy Tale Hall: Closed (no reopening date published); Dumbo The Flying Elephant: Reopens Oct 23, 2026; Swiss Family Treehouse: Closed (no reopening date published); The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents “Aloha E Komo Mai!”: Reopens Oct 24, 2026 |
Today, October 22, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland opens at 9:00 AM. Be aware that the park typically experiences its peak crowds from 9 AM to 12 PM, with average headliner waits of 53 minutes. Yesterday, Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast saw a peak wait of 160 minutes, so planning your morning is key.
Rope drop plan
When Tokyo Disneyland opens at 9:00 AM, consider heading directly to one of the typically busiest attractions. The worst waits during the usual 9 AM to 12 PM peak are often found at Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, The Happy Ride with Baymax, and Splash Mountain. Yesterday, Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast averaged 94 minutes with a peak of 160 minutes.
Plan your day
- Prioritize a popular attraction like Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast or The Happy Ride with Baymax right at park opening to try and experience it before the typical peak crowds set in.
- Be aware that the park typically experiences its busiest period from 9 AM to 12 PM, with average headliner waits reaching 53 minutes. Consider exploring less popular areas or taking a break during this time.
- Yesterday, Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast had an average wait of 94 minutes and peaked at 160 minutes, while The Happy Ride with Baymax averaged 62 minutes with a peak of 100 minutes. Planning your approach to these attractions is advisable.
Tokyo DisneySea
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Weather | High 23°C (73°F), low 17°C (63°F), broken clouds, 27% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Rope-drop pick | Raging Spirits: usually about 25 min at opening vs. 73 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 2 PM–5 PM (headliners average 71 min) |
| Closed today | DisneySea Transit Steamer Line (Mediterranean Harbor): Reopens Dec 1, 2026; Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull: Reopens Nov 30, 2026; Mermaid Lagoon Theater: Closed (no reopening date published); Tower of Terror: Reopens Nov 6, 2026 |
For those heading to Tokyo DisneySea today, planning your morning can help you save significant time on popular attractions. The park typically experiences its busiest period between 2 PM and 5 PM, so consider tackling popular rides early.
Rope drop plan
If you aim for Raging Spirits right at park opening, you could typically save 48 minutes. Its wait time at opening is usually 25 minutes, significantly less than its typical peak wait of 73 minutes.
Plan your day
- The park typically experiences its busiest period between 2 PM and 5 PM, with an average headliner wait of 71 minutes. During this time, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey, and Soaring: Fantastic Flight are usually the worst for wait times, so consider enjoying shows or meals during these hours.
- Please note that Tower of Terror reopens November 6, 2026, and Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull reopens November 30, 2026. Both are closed today.
- To give you an idea of typical headliner waits, yesterday Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey averaged 118 minutes with a peak of 180 minutes, and Soaring: Fantastic Flight averaged 109 minutes with a peak of 180 minutes.
Planning another day? See the Tokyo Disney Resort crowd calendar.
Hours and the forecast are as of 4:30 AM Tokyo time on October 22. Disney can change them during the day.