What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Friday, November 13. All times are Eastern Time.
Magic Kingdom
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 7:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Tonight | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (separate ticket); day guests leave at 6:00 PM |
| Weather | High 70°F, low 63°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 $37 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 37 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 21, 2027 |
Magic Kingdom closes early today at 6:00 PM for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, which runs until 12:00 AM. Plan your day to make the most of the shorter operating hours for day guests.
Rope drop plan
Early Entry for eligible guests begins at 7:30 AM, with the park officially opening at 8:00 AM. Typically, the park sees its busiest period from 10 AM to 1 PM, with average headliner waits of 37 minutes. Consider heading to TRON Lightcycle / Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train first, as these are typically among the worst waits. Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle / Run averaged 41 minutes with a peak of 75 minutes, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 36 minutes with a peak of 65 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $37 today and 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. You can also see The Dapper Dans throughout the morning and early afternoon, with performances starting at 9:00 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 7:30 AM to experience popular attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train before the park gets busy.
- Plan to enjoy shows or grab a snack during the typical peak hours from 10 AM to 1 PM, when average headliner waits can reach 37 minutes.
- Don't miss the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at 2:00 PM or Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire at 2:55 PM or 4:00 PM.
- Be aware that the park closes early at 6:00 PM for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Also, 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 21, 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 70°F, low 63°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 $32 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 64 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
For your Friday at EPCOT, eligible guests can enjoy Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, ahead of the 9:00 AM park opening. Be aware that the park typically sees its busiest period from 4 PM to 7 PM, with headliner waits averaging 64 minutes during this time.
Rope drop plan
To get a head start on popular attractions, consider arriving for Early Entry at 8:30 AM. Historically, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, and Frozen Ever After are among the busiest rides. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind peaked at 100 minutes, and Test Track peaked at 110 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $32. There are no individual Lightning Lane Single Pass selections listed for today.
Shows and timing
Catch the JAMMitors early with performances starting at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:30 AM. Later in the day, Matsuriza performs from 11:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and Mariachi Cobre has multiple sets from 11:15 AM to 4:30 PM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM to experience popular attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind or Test Track before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM.
- Plan a break or enjoy a show between 4 PM and 7 PM, as this is typically when the park experiences its peak crowds and headliner wait times average 64 minutes.
- Don't miss the ¡Celebración Encanto! show, with performances at 9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
- Please note that Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses is closed today through at least Nov 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 70°F, low 63°F, overcast clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 7 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $32 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 50 min) |
Hollywood Studios opens at 9:00 AM today, with Early Entry available for eligible guests starting at 8:30 AM. Expect typical peak wait times between 10 AM and 1 PM, with headliners averaging 50 minutes during this period. The park will close at 9:00 PM.
Rope drop plan
Eligible guests can take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM. To get ahead of the crowds, consider heading to Slinky Dog Dash, which typically sees some of the longest waits, peaking at 110 minutes yesterday.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $32 today. There are no individual Lightning Lane Single Pass options listed for purchase. Given that headliner waits typically average 50 minutes during peak hours, this could be a valuable option.
Shows and timing
Catch the first showing of "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" at 9:30 AM, or plan for one of the many performances of "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" throughout the day, starting at 10:00 AM. The "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" begins its first show at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Utilize Early Entry from 8:30 AM to experience popular attractions like Slinky Dog Dash before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM, as it averaged 79 minutes yesterday.
- During the typical peak hours from 10 AM to 1 PM, when headliner waits can average 50 minutes, consider catching a show like "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After" which starts at 10:30 AM.
- Plan your afternoon around the "Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage" with its first performance at 11:00 AM, or the "First Order Searches for the Resistance" which begins at 11:30 AM.
- If you want to minimize wait times for top attractions, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $32.
Animal Kingdom
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 7:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 70°F, low 63°F, overcast clouds, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 7 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 6 min at opening vs. 37 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 39 min) |
Start your wild adventure at Animal Kingdom today, Friday, November 13, 2026. Eligible guests can enter for Early Entry at 7:30 AM, with the park officially opening at 8:00 AM. Be aware that typical peak wait times usually occur between 10 AM and 1 PM.
Rope drop plan
For those with Early Entry, you'll have a head start. If you're arriving for the 8:00 AM opening, consider heading to Kali River Rapids in Asia, which typically sees a 6-minute wait at opening, saving you about 27 minutes compared to its typical peak. Another option is Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, also in Asia, with a typical 12-minute wait at opening, saving around 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 $25 today. For individual attractions, Avatar Flight of Passage can be purchased as a Lightning Lane Single Pass for $20. This can be a good strategy to bypass the typically worst waits for Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, and Kilimanjaro Safaris during the peak hours of 10 AM to 1 PM.
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. The popular Festival of the Lion King has its first performance at 10:00 AM, with shows continuing hourly.
Plan your day
- Start Strong: Eligible guests can enter for Early Entry at 7:30 AM. For the 8:00 AM park opening, consider heading to Kali River Rapids (typically 6-minute wait) or Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (typically 12-minute wait) to save time.
- Navigate Peak Hours: The busiest period is typically from 10 AM to 1 PM, with Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, and Kilimanjaro Safaris usually experiencing the worst waits. Consider a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage ($20) or a Lightning Lane Multi Pass ($25) to manage these times.
- Catch a Show: Plan your day around shows like Festival of the Lion King, with its first performance at 10:00 AM, or Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe starting at 8:10 AM, especially during the typical peak.
- Utilize the Day: The park closes at 7:00 PM. Yesterday, Na'vi River Journey peaked at 65 minutes and Kilimanjaro Safaris peaked at 55 minutes, so planning for these during off-peak times or with Lightning Lane can be beneficial.
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Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM ET on November 13. Disney can change them during the day.