What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Tuesday, November 3. 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 80°F, low 72°F, broken clouds, 99% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 4 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $39 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 34 min) |
| Closed today | Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Closed through at least Dec 17, 2026; Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: Closed through at least Jan 11, 2027 |
Prepare for a rainy day at Magic Kingdom with a 99% chance of precipitation. Eligible guests can take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, offering a valuable head start before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM.
Rope drop plan
For eligible guests, Early Entry starts at 8:30 AM. Consider heading to TRON Lightcycle / Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train first. These attractions typically see the longest waits, with TRON Lightcycle / Run averaging 41 minutes yesterday and peaking at 65 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $39. It is not sold out. There are no Lightning Lane Single Passes listed for today.
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. In the evening, Happily Ever After is scheduled for 8:00 PM, and Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away has showings at 6:45 PM and 9:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to experience headliners like TRON Lightcycle / Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train before general park opening, as these are among the worst waits during the typical peak.
- Plan for the typical peak crowd period between 10 AM and 1 PM, when average headliner waits are 34 minutes. This could be a good time to enjoy a show like The Dapper Dans at 10:40 AM.
- Note that Tiana's Bayou Adventure is closed through at least December 17, 2026, and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is closed through at least January 11, 2027.
- Be prepared for rain with a 99% chance of precipitation throughout the day. Consider enjoying evening entertainment like Happily Ever After at 8:00 PM.
EPCOT
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 80°F, low 72°F, broken clouds, 99% 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 $23 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 55 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
Get ready for a rainy day at EPCOT, with a 99% chance of rain expected. Early Entry begins at 8:30 AM for eligible guests, with the park opening to all at 9:00 AM, offering a head start on popular attractions.
Rope drop plan
For those with Early Entry, consider heading to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind right away. This attraction typically sees some of the longest waits, and yesterday it peaked at 120 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $26 today. For Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, a Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for $23. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind averaged 67 minutes, indicating Lightning Lane could be beneficial.
Shows and timing
Catch the JAMMitors with their first performance at 8:30 AM. Later in the day, Mariachi Cobre begins at 11:15 AM, and Voices of Liberty also starts at 11:15 AM, offering multiple performances throughout the afternoon. The Rose & Crown Pub Musician has an early 7:00 AM performance.
Plan your day
- Utilize Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM to experience popular rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which averaged 67 minutes yesterday.
- Prepare for a 99% chance of rain throughout the day, so plan accordingly for indoor activities or bring rain gear.
- Consider taking a break or enjoying indoor shows during the typical peak hours from 3 PM to 6 PM, when average headliner waits are usually 55 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 80°F, low 72°F, broken clouds, 99% 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 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 45 min) |
Today at Hollywood Studios, eligible guests can take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM. Be prepared for a 99% chance of broken clouds and rain throughout the day, with temperatures reaching 80F.
Rope drop plan
To beat the crowds, eligible guests should take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM. Typically, the park sees its busiest period from 10 AM to 1 PM, with average headliner waits of 45 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are usually among the worst for waits during this time; yesterday, Slinky Dog Dash peaked at 80 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $32 today. For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, a Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for $25, which could be beneficial given its typical popularity and yesterday's peak wait of 60 minutes.
Shows and timing
With a 99% chance of rain, planning around indoor shows is a good strategy. "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" kicks off at 9:30 AM, followed by "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" at 10:00 AM, and "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to experience popular attractions like Slinky Dog Dash or Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance before the park officially opens.
- Be ready for the 99% chance of rain by utilizing indoor shows such as "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" or "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" during downpours.
- Consider taking a break or enjoying less popular attractions between 10 AM and 1 PM, as this is typically when the park experiences its peak crowds and average headliner waits reach 45 minutes.
- Catch the first performance of "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" at 10:45 AM, or plan for one of the many other showtimes throughout the day.
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 80°F, low 72°F, broken clouds, 99% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 4 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 6 min at opening vs. 34 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 9 AM–12 PM (headliners average 39 min) |
Today at Animal Kingdom, expect broken clouds and a high of 80F, with a 99% chance of rain. The park opens at 8:00 AM, with Early Entry for eligible guests starting at 7:30 AM, and closes at 6:00 PM.
Rope drop plan
For rope drop, Kali River Rapids in Asia typically has a wait of just 6 minutes at opening, compared to its typical peak wait of 34 minutes, saving you 24 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 $25 today. If you're looking to ride Avatar Flight of Passage, a Lightning Lane Single Pass is available for $19. Headliners typically see an average wait of 39 minutes between 9 AM and 12 PM. Yesterday, Avatar Flight of Passage averaged 43 minutes and peaked at 75 minutes, so a Lightning Lane could be beneficial.
Shows and timing
Start your day with the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe at 8:10 AM or Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight at 8:15 AM. Eco-Rhythmics begins at 8:35 AM. Festival of the Lion King has its first show at 10:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 7:30 AM or park opening at 8:00 AM and head to Kali River Rapids to experience it with a minimal 6-minute wait, saving 24 minutes from its typical peak.
- Be prepared for the typical peak period between 9 AM and 12 PM, when headliners like Avatar Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Na'vi River Journey usually see their worst waits.
- With a 99% chance of rain today, consider indoor attractions or shows during downpours, and bring appropriate rain gear.
- Plan your morning around the first Festival of the Lion King show at 10:00 AM, or catch an earlier performance like the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe at 8:10 AM.
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 3. Disney can change them during the day.