What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Sunday, November 1. 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 82°F, low 73°F, overcast clouds, 100% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $39; Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Single Pass $18 |
| Rope-drop pick | Tiana's Bayou Adventure: usually about 10 min at opening vs. 35 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 12 PM–3 PM (headliners average 36 min) |
| Closed today | Jingle Cruise: Closed through at least Nov 2, 2026; Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: Closed through at least Jan 9, 2027 |
Prepare for an overcast day with a 100% chance of rain at Magic Kingdom. Early Entry for eligible guests begins at 8:30 AM, with the park officially opening at 9:00 AM.
Rope drop plan
For eligible guests, Early Entry starts at 8:30 AM. We typically recommend heading to Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Frontierland, where the wait at opening is usually 10 minutes, compared to a typical peak wait of 35 minutes, saving you about 18 minutes. This attraction is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $39 today. For individual purchases, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is priced at $18.
Shows and timing
Catch Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire at 10:00 AM, 11:35 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:55 PM, or 4:00 PM. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade steps off at 2:00 PM, and Happily Ever After lights up the sky at 8:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM and head to Tiana's Bayou Adventure to experience it with a typically shorter wait.
- Be aware that the park usually sees its busiest period from 12 PM to 3 PM, with headliner waits averaging 36 minutes. TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Peter Pan's Flight are typically the busiest during this time.
- Plan your afternoon around the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at 2:00 PM or the Happily Ever After fireworks at 8:00 PM.
- 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 9, 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 82°F, low 73°F, overcast clouds, 100% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $28; Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Single Pass $25 |
| Rope-drop pick | Soarin' Across America: usually about 13 min at opening vs. 36 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 60 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
With Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, eligible guests can get a head start before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM. Expect an overcast day with a 100% chance of rain, so plan accordingly.
Rope drop plan
For a shorter wait this morning, consider heading to Soarin' Across America in World Nature, which typically sees a 13-minute wait at opening compared to its typical peak of 36 minutes, saving you 18 minutes. This ride 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 $28 today. For individual attractions, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is available for $25. These can be valuable during the typical peak hours between 3 PM and 6 PM, when headliners usually average 60-minute waits.
Shows and timing
Catch the JAMMitors early at 8:30 AM or 9:30 AM. Later, Matsuriza performs at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM. In the evening, Entertainment at Canada Mill Stage has performances at 6:15 PM and 7:30 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM if eligible, or be ready for the 9:00 AM park opening to experience attractions before waits build.
- Head to Soarin' Across America at rope drop if you want to save time, though it is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy a show during the typical peak hours of 3 PM to 6 PM, when rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure usually see their longest waits. Yesterday, Test Track averaged 62 minutes with a peak of 115 minutes, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind averaged 62 minutes with a peak of 125 minutes.
- 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 82°F, low 73°F, overcast clouds, 100% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $32; Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Single Pass $25 |
| Rope-drop pick | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: usually about 36 min at opening vs. 67 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 51 min) |
Today at Hollywood Studios, expect overcast clouds and a 100% chance of rain, with temperatures reaching a high of 82°F. Early Entry for eligible guests begins at 8:30 AM, with the park officially opening at 9:00 AM. The busiest period is typically between 11 AM and 2 PM, when average headliner waits are 51 minutes.
Rope drop plan
For eligible guests, Early Entry starts at 8:30 AM. If you're heading to the park at rope drop, consider Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in Sunset Boulevard, which usually has a 36-minute wait at opening, saving you 25 minutes compared to its typical peak. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Sunset Boulevard typically sees a 24-minute wait at opening, saving 16 minutes. Both of these attractions 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 $32 today. For individual purchases, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is priced at $25.
Shows and timing
Plan to catch one of the many shows throughout the day. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration has performances starting at 9:30 AM, with the last show at 6:30 PM. The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure runs frequently from 10:00 AM until 7:55 PM. Don't miss Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! with shows at 10:45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM or be ready for rope drop at 9:00 AM to experience headliners like Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets or The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror with shorter waits.
- Prepare for the 100% chance of rain by bringing appropriate gear, and consider utilizing indoor attractions or shows during downpours.
- Utilize the Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $32 if you plan to ride multiple eligible attractions, or purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance for $25 to save time.
- Plan to take a break or enjoy a show during the typical peak hours of 11 AM to 2 PM, when average headliner waits are 51 minutes and rides like Slinky Dog Dash and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are typically at their worst.
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 82°F, low 73°F, overcast clouds, 100% 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 $20 |
| Rope-drop pick | Kali River Rapids: usually about 7 min at opening vs. 40 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 44 min) |
Prepare for a day of adventure at Animal Kingdom today, November 1, 2026, with Early Entry starting at 7:30 AM. Expect overcast clouds and a 100% chance of rain, so come prepared for the weather.
Rope drop plan
For eligible guests, Early Entry begins at 7:30 AM, with general park opening at 8:00 AM. If you're looking to save time, Kali River Rapids typically has a 7-minute wait at opening, saving 29 minutes off its typical peak of 40 minutes. Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain usually sees an 8-minute wait at opening, saving 24 minutes from its 39-minute peak. Kilimanjaro Safaris opens with a typical 32-minute wait, saving 21 minutes from its 55-minute peak. Note that Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, 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?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $25 today. A Lightning Lane Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage is available for $20.
Shows and timing
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. Later, Festival of the Lion King has its first show at 10:00 AM, and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond! begins at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 7:30 AM or be ready for the 8:00 AM general opening to experience popular attractions like Kilimanjaro Safaris before waits build.
- Plan to enjoy shows or grab a meal between 11 AM and 2 PM, as this is typically when headliner waits average 44 minutes, with Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, and Kilimanjaro Safaris seeing the worst waits.
- With a 100% chance of overcast clouds and a high of 82F, be prepared for rain throughout the day.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $25 to bypass lines on several attractions, or a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage for $20 to save time on this popular ride.
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 November 1. Disney can change them during the day.