What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Friday, October 30. 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 86°F, low 72°F, light rain, 75% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $35; Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Single Pass $15 |
| Rope-drop pick | Tiana's Bayou Adventure: usually about 9 min at opening vs. 32 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 37 min) |
| Closed today | Jingle Cruise: Closed through at least Nov 2, 2026; Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: Closed through at least Jan 7, 2027 |
Prepare for a day with a 75% chance of light rain at Magic Kingdom today. Eligible guests can take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, ahead of the 9:00 AM park opening. Planning for the weather and early access will help maximize your visit.
Rope drop plan
For those with Early Entry, consider heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Frontierland. Historically, this attraction sees a wait of just 9 minutes at opening, typically peaking at 32 minutes later, saving you about 16 minutes. This attraction is also available via 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 for $35 today and is not sold out. This could be a good option for Tiana's Bayou Adventure if you prefer not to rope drop. For individual purchases, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is available via Lightning Lane Single Pass for $15.
Shows and timing
Don't miss Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire, with its first performance at 10:00 AM. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade steps off at 2:00 PM. In the evening, Happily Ever After lights up the sky at 9:00 PM, followed by Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at 10:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Start your day early with Early Entry at 8:30 AM to experience popular attractions like Tiana's Bayou Adventure with minimal waits.
- Plan indoor activities or a break during the typical peak period from 11 AM to 2 PM, when headliner waits usually average 37 minutes. TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Peter Pan's Flight are typically the busiest during this time.
- Be prepared for light rain with a 75% chance throughout the day. Consider catching indoor shows or attractions during rainier periods.
- Note that Jingle Cruise is closed through at least Nov 2, 2026, and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is closed through at least Jan 7, 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 86°F, low 72°F, light rain, 75% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $28 |
| Rope-drop pick | Soarin' Across America: usually about 10 min at opening vs. 40 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 67 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
Today at EPCOT, prepare for light rain with a 75% chance of precipitation. Eligible guests can enjoy Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, ahead of the general park opening at 9:00 AM.
Rope drop plan
For eligible guests, Early Entry begins at 8:30 AM. Soarin' Across America in World Nature typically has a 10-minute wait at opening, potentially saving 25 minutes compared to its typical peak. Test Track in World Discovery usually sees a 58-minute wait at opening, saving 19 minutes. Both rides are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which may be a consideration for Test Track given its higher opening wait.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $28. This can be a good option for popular rides like Soarin' Across America and Test Track, both of which are included.
Shows and timing
Enjoy early performances from the JAMMitors starting at 8:30 AM, or catch ¡Celebración Encanto! at 9:45 AM. Matsuriza begins its performances at 11:00 AM, and Mariachi Cobre starts at 11:15 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to experience attractions like Soarin' Across America with typically shorter waits.
- Be prepared for light rain today, with a 75% chance of precipitation.
- Consider purchasing the Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $28, especially if you plan to ride Test Track, which typically has a 58-minute wait at opening.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows during the typical peak period from 5 PM to 8 PM, when headliner attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, and Frozen Ever After usually see their longest waits, averaging 67 minutes. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind peaked at 140 minutes.
- Please note that Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses is closed through at least November 26, 2026.
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 86°F, low 72°F, light rain, 75% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $29; Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Single Pass $25 |
| Rope-drop pick | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: usually about 40 min at opening vs. 64 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 5 PM–8 PM (headliners average 53 min) |
With light rain and a 75% chance of precipitation expected today, planning your indoor activities and show times at Hollywood Studios will be key. Early Entry for eligible guests begins at 8:30 AM, with the park officially opening at 9:00 AM.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to save time, arriving for rope drop typically saves 18 minutes on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which usually has a 40-minute wait at opening compared to a 64-minute typical peak. This attraction is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which may mean you don't need to rope drop it. Alternatively, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance typically has a 46-minute wait at opening, saving 16 minutes compared to its 68-minute typical peak, and a Lightning Lane Single Pass is available for it.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $29. For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, a Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for $25.
Shows and timing
Today offers many show options to enjoy throughout the day. Catch the first showing 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. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After begins at 10:30 AM, and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! has its first performance at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance with a typically shorter wait, potentially saving 16 minutes compared to its peak.
- Utilize the numerous indoor shows throughout the day, such as For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration or The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, especially during the expected light rain.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $29 to bypass lines for popular attractions, particularly during the typical peak period between 5 PM and 8 PM when headliner waits average 53 minutes.
- Yesterday, Slinky Dog Dash averaged 43 minutes, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets averaged 41 minutes, indicating these attractions can build significant waits.
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 86°F, low 72°F, light rain, 75% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $22; Avatar Flight of Passage Single Pass $18 |
| Rope-drop pick | Kali River Rapids: usually about 6 min at opening vs. 45 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 46 min) |
Get ready for a day at Animal Kingdom with an early close at 6:00 PM and light rain expected. Early Entry begins at 7:30 AM for eligible guests, 30 minutes before the park officially opens at 8:00 AM.
Rope drop plan
Early Entry for eligible guests starts at 7:30 AM. If you're looking to save time, rope dropping Kali River Rapids can typically save you 35 minutes, with a wait of 6 minutes at opening compared to a peak of 45 minutes. Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain usually has an 8-minute wait at opening, saving 25 minutes from its 40-minute peak. Na'vi River Journey typically has a 19-minute wait at opening, saving 21 minutes from its 49-minute peak. Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, and Na'vi River Journey 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 $22 today. For individual purchases, Avatar Flight of Passage has a Lightning Lane Single Pass available for $18. This can be a good option to bypass the typically high waits for headliners, especially during the peak hours.
Shows and timing
Catch early performances of Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe at 8:10 AM or Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight at 8:15 AM. DiVine has a single performance at 8:35 AM. Festival of the Lion King has its first show at 10:00 AM, with multiple showings throughout the day, including 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Utilize Early Entry starting at 7:30 AM to experience Na'vi River Journey, which typically saves 21 minutes from its peak wait.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy shows during the typical peak hours of 11 AM to 2 PM, when headliner waits average 46 minutes. Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, and Kilimanjaro Safaris are usually the worst during this time.
- With light rain expected and a 75% chance of rain, consider catching some of the many indoor shows like Festival of the Lion King to stay dry.
- Remember the park closes early today at 6:00 PM, so plan your evening accordingly.
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Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM ET on October 30. Disney can change them during the day.