What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Tuesday, November 10. All times are Eastern Time.
Magic Kingdom
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 83°F, low 63°F, few clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 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 36 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 13, 2027 |
Magic Kingdom opens at 9:00 AM today, with Early Entry for eligible guests beginning at 8:30 AM. To make the most of your morning, consider prioritizing popular attractions, as the park typically sees its busiest period between 10 AM and 1 PM.
Rope drop plan
To get a head start, use Early Entry to experience popular attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, which are typically among the worst for waits during the peak period. Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle / Run averaged 35 minutes, with a peak of 65 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $39. There are no Lightning Lane Single Pass options listed for Magic Kingdom today.
Shows and timing
Plan your day around the various shows. Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire has performances at 9:15 AM and 12:00 PM. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is at 2:00 PM, and the Flag Retreat is at 5:15 PM. In the evening, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is scheduled for 6:45 PM and 9:00 PM, with Happily Ever After at 8:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to get a head start on popular rides like TRON Lightcycle / Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, which typically see average headliner waits of 36 minutes.
- Consider taking a break or enjoying less popular attractions between 10 AM and 1 PM, as this is usually the park's busiest period.
- Plan your afternoon around the parade, with Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade scheduled for 2:00 PM. Don't miss Happily Ever After at 8:00 PM.
- Be aware of closures: Tiana's Bayou Adventure is closed through at least Dec 17, 2026, and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is closed through at least Jan 13, 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 83°F, low 63°F, few clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 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 |
| Rope-drop pick | Frozen Ever After: usually about 42 min at opening vs. 69 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 55 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
EPCOT opens at 9:00 AM today, with Early Entry for eligible guests starting at 8:30 AM. To make the most of your morning, consider heading to a popular attraction early, as the park typically sees its busiest period from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to minimize wait times, Frozen Ever After in World Showcase is a good rope drop option. It typically has a 42-minute wait at opening, which can save you about 18 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 69 minutes. Note that Frozen Ever After 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 $26 today and is not sold out. For individual attractions, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is available for $23.
Shows and timing
Start your day with the JAMMitors, performing as early as 8:30 AM. Later in the morning, catch ¡Celebración Encanto! at 9:45 AM, Matsuriza at 11:00 AM, or Mariachi Cobre and Voices of Liberty, both starting at 11:15 AM.
Plan your day
- Take advantage of Early Entry at 8:30 AM to experience a popular attraction like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM. Yesterday, this ride averaged 59 minutes, peaking at 95 minutes.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $26 if you plan to ride multiple popular attractions, as it includes Frozen Ever After, which typically peaks at 69 minutes.
- Plan your dining and breaks around the typical peak period from 4 PM to 7 PM, when headliner attractions like Test Track and Frozen Ever After usually see their longest waits. Yesterday, Test Track averaged 57 minutes and peaked at 90 minutes.
- Be aware 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 83°F, low 63°F, few 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 $25 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 45 min) |
Hollywood Studios opens at 9:00 AM today, with Early Entry for eligible guests starting at 8:30 AM. Be aware that the park typically experiences its peak crowds between 10 AM and 1 PM, with headliner waits averaging 45 minutes during this period.
Rope drop plan
For those with Early Entry, consider heading directly to a popular attraction like Slinky Dog Dash or Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which are typically among the worst waits during peak times. Without Early Entry, arriving before 9:00 AM is still advisable to get a head start.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $27 today and is not sold out. For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, a Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for $25.
Shows and timing
Today offers many showtimes to enjoy. Catch "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" with its first show at 9:30 AM, or "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" starting at 10:00 AM. "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" has its first performance at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Utilize Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM to experience headliners like Slinky Dog Dash or Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM, as these rides are typically the busiest.
- Plan to enjoy shows during the typical peak period from 10 AM to 1 PM, when average headliner waits can reach 45 minutes. Consider "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" at 9:30 AM or "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" at 10:00 AM.
- If you want to save time on multiple attractions, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $27. For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, a Lightning Lane Single Pass is $25.
- Keep in mind that yesterday, Slinky Dog Dash averaged 55 minutes with a peak of 80 minutes, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 47 minutes with a peak of 80 minutes, indicating these attractions can have 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 83°F, low 63°F, few clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 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. 32 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 9 AM–12 PM (headliners average 38 min) |
Today at Animal Kingdom, Early Entry begins at 7:30 AM, with the park opening to all guests at 8:00 AM. Be aware that the typical peak period for waits is usually from 9 AM to 12 PM, with Avatar Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Na'vi River Journey seeing the worst wait times.
Rope drop plan
For those looking to start their day with a splash, Kali River Rapids in Asia is a good rope drop option, typically seeing only a 6-minute wait at opening, saving you 22 minutes compared to its typical peak of 32 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?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $22. If you're targeting Avatar Flight of Passage, a Lightning Lane Single Pass is available for $18.
Shows and timing
Catch the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe starting early at 8:10 AM, or Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight at 8:15 AM. Festival of the Lion King begins its performances at 10:00 AM, and Feathered Friends in Flight! starts at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 7:30 AM or park opening at 8:00 AM to experience headliners like Avatar Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, or Na'vi River Journey before the typical peak crowds arrive between 9 AM and 12 PM.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $22 or a Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage for $18 to bypass longer lines, especially during the busiest part of the morning.
- Plan your mid-morning around a show like Festival of the Lion King, with its first performance at 10:00 AM, to avoid the typical peak ride waits.
- Yesterday, Kilimanjaro Safaris averaged 40 minutes and peaked at 75 minutes, while Na'vi River Journey averaged 40 minutes and peaked at 65 minutes, giving you an idea of potential wait times for these popular 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 November 10. Disney can change them during the day.