What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Wednesday, October 28. All times are Eastern Time.
Magic Kingdom
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 81°F, low 70°F, overcast clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $35; Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Single Pass $14; TRON Lightcycle / Run Single Pass $21 |
| Rope-drop pick | Tiana's Bayou Adventure: usually about 14 min at opening vs. 53 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 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 5, 2027 |
Magic Kingdom opens for Early Entry at 8:30 AM today, with general park opening at 9:00 AM. Consider arriving early to maximize your time, especially for popular attractions.
Rope drop plan
For eligible guests, Early Entry begins at 8:30 AM. Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Frontierland typically has a wait of 14 minutes at opening, saving you 32 minutes compared to its typical peak. Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland typically has an 18-minute wait at opening, saving 19 minutes. These rides are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $35 and is not sold out. For individual attractions, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is $14, and for TRON Lightcycle / Run it is $21. Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle / Run averaged 37 minutes with a peak of 55 minutes, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 30 minutes with a peak of 50 minutes.
Shows and timing
Catch The Dapper Dans on Main Street, U.S.A. starting at 9:00 AM. Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire has multiple performances, including 10:00 AM and 11:35 AM. Don't miss the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at 2:00 PM. The evening concludes with Happily Ever After fireworks at 9:00 PM, followed by Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at 10:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Start early: Utilize Early Entry at 8:30 AM for popular attractions like Tiana's Bayou Adventure to save significant wait time, or consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
- Avoid peak waits: The park typically sees its highest waits between 5 PM and 8 PM. During this time, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Peter Pan's Flight are usually the worst. Consider seeing a show or taking a break.
- Enjoy entertainment: Plan your afternoon around the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at 2:00 PM and your evening around the Happily Ever After fireworks at 9:00 PM.
- Note closures: Jingle Cruise is closed through at least November 2, 2026. Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland and Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. are closed through at least October 29, 2026. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is closed through at least January 5, 2027.
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 70°F, overcast clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $26; Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Single Pass $21 |
| Rope-drop pick | Soarin' Across America: usually about 8 min at opening vs. 34 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 1 PM–4 PM (headliners average 53 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
For your Wednesday at EPCOT, consider arriving for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to get a head start before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM. The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $26, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is offered as a Lightning Lane Single Pass for $21.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to save time, Soarin' Across America in World Nature is a good rope drop option. It typically has an 8-minute wait at opening, saving you about 21 minutes compared to its typical peak of 34 minutes. This attraction is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you might not need to rope drop it.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $26 and is not sold out. For individual attractions, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is offered as a Lightning Lane Single Pass for $21. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind saw a peak wait of 80 minutes, and Test Track peaked at 85 minutes.
Shows and timing
EPCOT offers a variety of live entertainment throughout the day. Catch the JAMMitors starting as early as 8:30 AM, or enjoy ¡Celebración Encanto! from 9:45 AM. In the evening, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series Presented by Enterprise at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has performances at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM or at park opening at 9:00 AM and head to Soarin' Across America to experience it with a typically short wait.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows between 1 PM and 4 PM, as this is typically the busiest period with average headliner waits of 53 minutes. Test Track, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and Frozen Ever After are usually the worst for waits during this time.
- Note that Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses is closed today through at least November 26, 2026.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for $21, as it saw peak waits of 80 minutes yesterday.
Hollywood Studios
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests); Extended Evening Hours until 11:00 PM |
| Weather | High 81°F, low 70°F, overcast clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $27; Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Single Pass $24 |
| Rope-drop pick | The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: usually about 27 min at opening vs. 49 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 46 min) |
For Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Hollywood Studios, eligible guests can take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM. Consider heading to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror first, or purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $27.
Rope drop plan
Our data suggests that heading to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror on Sunset Boulevard at rope drop typically results in a 27-minute wait, saving you 17 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 49 minutes. This attraction is also available via a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop it.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $27. If you're looking to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, a Lightning Lane Single Pass is available for $24. These can be particularly useful during the typical peak hours of 11 AM to 2 PM, when average headliner waits are 46 minutes. Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance peaked at 60 minutes.
Shows and timing
Hollywood Studios offers a variety of shows throughout the day. Catch For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration starting at 9:30 AM, or The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure from 10:00 AM. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! has showings at 10:45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Plan your day
- Utilize Early Entry at 8:30 AM to get a head start on popular attractions before the park opens to all guests at 9:00 AM.
- If you don't use Lightning Lane, make The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror your first stop to experience a typically shorter 27-minute wait, saving 17 minutes from its typical peak.
- Plan to take a break or see a show during the typical peak period from 11 AM to 2 PM, when headliner waits average 46 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets are typically the worst during this time; yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance peaked at 60 minutes.
- Consider catching Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM, or Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at 1:15 PM to avoid the busiest ride times.
Animal Kingdom
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 7:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 81°F, low 70°F, overcast clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 4 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $17; Avatar Flight of Passage Single Pass $17 |
| Rope-drop pick | Kilimanjaro Safaris: usually about 17 min at opening vs. 40 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 38 min) |
Animal Kingdom opens at 8:00 AM today, with Early Entry for eligible guests beginning at 7:30 AM. The park closes at 6:00 PM. Be aware that the busiest stretch is typically from 10 AM to 1 PM, when headliner waits average 38 minutes, with Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, and Kilimanjaro Safaris usually seeing the longest lines.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to start your day with a popular attraction, consider rope dropping Kilimanjaro Safaris in Africa, which typically has a 17-minute wait at opening, saving you 21 minutes compared to its typical peak wait. Alternatively, Na'vi River Journey in Pandora - The World of Avatar usually sees a 13-minute wait at opening, saving 19 minutes. Both of these attractions are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them if you plan to purchase the pass.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $17 today and is not sold out. Avatar Flight of Passage is also available as a Lightning Lane Single Pass for $17. Yesterday, Avatar Flight of Passage averaged 31 minutes with a peak of 65 minutes, while Na'vi River Journey averaged 25 minutes with a peak of 55 minutes. Kilimanjaro Safaris averaged 23 minutes with a peak of 45 minutes. The Multi Pass could be a good option to save time on these popular rides.
Shows and timing
Animal Kingdom offers a variety of entertainment throughout the day. Catch the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe starting at 8:10 AM, or Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight at 8:15 AM. DiVine performs at 8:35 AM, and Eco-Rhythmics also begins at 8:35 AM. Festival of the Lion King has its first performance at 10:00 AM, with shows continuing hourly until 4:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Utilize Early Entry at 7:30 AM to experience high-demand attractions like Avatar Flight of Passage before the park officially opens at 8:00 AM, potentially minimizing your wait time.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $17 to bypass lines for Kilimanjaro Safaris and Na'vi River Journey, especially during the typical peak hours from 10 AM to 1 PM.
- Plan your viewing of Festival of the Lion King around its 10:00 AM start time, or one of the later hourly performances.
- Explore shows and less crowded areas between 10 AM and 1 PM to avoid the typical peak wait times for headliner attractions.
For a personalized ride order, try our free day planner. Planning another day? See the Walt Disney World crowd calendar.
Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM ET on October 28. Disney can change them during the day.