What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Saturday, October 24. All times are Eastern Time.
Magic Kingdom
Park hours 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 7:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) Weather High 81°F, low 63°F, clear sky, 88% chance of rain Crowd forecast 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) Lightning Lane Multi Pass $39; Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Single Pass $15 Rope-drop pick Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin: usually about 8 min at opening vs. 46 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 45 min) Closed today Jingle Cruise: Closed through at least Nov 2, 2026; Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland: Closed through at least Oct 29, 2026; Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.: Closed through at least Oct 29, 2026; Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: Closed through at least Jan 1, 2027 Get ready for a magical Saturday at Magic Kingdom! With Early Entry for eligible guests beginning at 7:30 AM, an early start is your best strategy to experience popular attractions with shorter waits. Today's forecast is for clear skies.
Rope drop plan
For guests with Early Entry, consider heading to TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland, where you could typically save 30 minutes compared to its peak wait. Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Frontierland and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland also offer significant time savings of 34 and 35 minutes respectively at opening; both are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $39. For individual attractions, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is available for $15. This can be a good option to bypass longer lines, especially for rides like Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin if you choose not to rope drop them.
Shows and timing
Catch the classic harmonies of The Dapper Dans starting at 9:00 AM. Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire takes the stage multiple times, with performances at 10:00 AM, 11:35 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:55 PM, and 4:00 PM. Don't miss the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at 2:00 PM. Conclude your day with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at 7:45 PM or 10:00 PM, and the Happily Ever After fireworks at 9:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Start with Tomorrowland: Head to TRON Lightcycle / Run right at Early Entry or park opening to typically save 30 minutes from its usual peak wait of 72 minutes.
- Consider Lightning Lane: If you prefer not to rope drop Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass can save you time on these attractions.
- Plan for peak times: Expect the park to be busiest between 4 PM and 7 PM, when headliner attractions typically see average waits of 45 minutes. Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle / Run averaged 45 minutes with a peak of 65 minutes.
- Enjoy the entertainment: Schedule your day around the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at 2:00 PM or the Happily Ever After fireworks at 9:00 PM for memorable experiences.
EPCOT
Park hours 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) Weather High 81°F, low 63°F, clear sky, 88% chance of rain Crowd forecast 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) Lightning Lane Multi Pass $32 Rope-drop pick Soarin' Across America: usually about 11 min at opening vs. 46 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 67 min) Closed today Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 EPCOT typically sees its highest crowds between 4 PM and 7 PM today, with headliner waits averaging 67 minutes. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind peaked at 115 minutes and Test Track at 95 minutes, making early arrival or Lightning Lane use key. Eligible guests can enter for Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, with the park opening for all guests at 9:00 AM.
Rope drop plan
For rope drop at 9:00 AM, consider heading to Soarin' Across America in World Nature, where the wait is typically 11 minutes at opening, saving you 30 minutes off its typical peak wait of 46 minutes. Other good options include Remy's Ratatouille Adventure in World Showcase, usually 28 minutes at opening (saving 21 minutes off a 63-minute peak), or Frozen Ever After, also in World Showcase, with a typical 37-minute opening wait (saving 19 minutes off a 65-minute peak). All three of these attractions are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $32 and is not sold out. This can be a valuable option to save time on popular attractions, including Soarin' Across America, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After.
Shows and timing
Catch early performances like JAMMitors starting at 8:30 AM, ¡Celebración Encanto! at 9:45 AM, Matsuriza at 11:00 AM, Mariachi Cobre at 11:15 AM, or Voices of Liberty at 11:15 AM. Entertainment continues throughout the day, with shows like Entertainment at Germany Gazebo from 12:40 PM and Rose & Crown Pub Musician from 1:30 PM.
Plan your day
- Prioritize a rope drop ride like Soarin' Across America at 9:00 AM to save up to 30 minutes, or consider Remy's Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After if you prefer World Showcase.
- Plan to enjoy shows or dining during the typical peak hours of 4 PM to 7 PM, when average headliner waits are usually 67 minutes.
- Note that Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses is closed today through at least November 26, 2026.
- Consider the Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $32 to bypass lines for multiple attractions, especially if you want to experience popular rides without waiting.
Hollywood Studios
Park hours 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) Weather High 81°F, low 63°F, clear sky, 88% chance of rain Crowd forecast 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) Lightning Lane Multi Pass $35 Rope-drop pick The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: usually about 32 min at opening vs. 55 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 54 min) For your Saturday at Hollywood Studios, Early Entry begins at 8:30 AM, with the park officially opening at 9:00 AM. Be prepared for an 88% chance of rain today, despite clear skies, with a high of 81°F.
Rope drop plan
If you're eligible for Early Entry at 8:30 AM, consider heading to Sunset Boulevard. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror typically has a 32-minute wait at opening, saving you 18 minutes compared to its typical peak of 55 minutes. Alternatively, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets usually sees a 47-minute wait at opening, saving 15 minutes from its typical peak of 68 minutes. Both of these attractions are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $35 and is not sold out. This can be a good option for popular attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which are also good rope drop choices.
Shows and timing
Hollywood Studios offers a full slate of entertainment throughout the day. Catch an early performance of For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at 9:30 AM or The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure starting at 10:00 AM. These can be great options during the typical peak ride times.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to get a head start on popular attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
- Plan to take a break from rides between 11 AM and 2 PM, as headliner waits typically average 54 minutes during this period, with Slinky Dog Dash, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance often being the worst.
- Be ready for an 88% chance of rain today, despite the clear sky forecast and a high of 81°F.
- Consider purchasing the Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $35 to save time on attractions like Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which yesterday averaged 57 minutes and peaked at 105 minutes.
Animal Kingdom
Park hours 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 7:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) Weather High 81°F, low 63°F, clear sky, 88% chance of rain Crowd forecast 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) Lightning Lane Multi Pass $25; Avatar Flight of Passage Single Pass $19 Rope-drop pick Kali River Rapids: usually about 9 min at opening vs. 44 min at its peak Busiest stretch Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 51 min) Get ready for a clear sky morning at Animal Kingdom today, Saturday, October 24, 2026, though there's an 88% chance of rain later. To make the most of your day, aim to experience popular attractions before the typical peak from 10 AM to 1 PM, when headliner waits usually average 51 minutes.
Rope drop plan
For a strong start, consider heading to Kali River Rapids or Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain in Asia. Both typically see waits of just 9 minutes at opening, saving you 31 and 28 minutes respectively compared to their peak. Kilimanjaro Safaris in Africa also offers a good rope drop option, with an opening wait of 36 minutes, typically saving 23 minutes. Remember, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, and Kilimanjaro Safaris are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $25 today. For a single attraction, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage is available for $19. This can be a smart way to bypass the longest waits, especially for Avatar Flight of Passage, which averaged 44 minutes yesterday and peaked at 80 minutes.
Shows and timing
Catch early performances like Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe at 8:10 AM, Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight at 8:15 AM, or DiVine at 8:35 AM. The first showing of Festival of the Lion King is at 10:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Start your day by heading to Kali River Rapids or Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain right at park opening to experience them with minimal waits.
- Plan to enjoy shows or grab a meal between 10 AM and 1 PM, as this is typically when headliner waits average 51 minutes.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage for $19 to reduce your wait time for this popular attraction.
- Be prepared for an 88% chance of rain later in the day, despite the clear sky forecast for the morning.
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Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 5:01 AM ET on October 24. Disney can change them during the day.