What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Saturday, November 14. All times are Eastern Time.
Magic Kingdom
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 7:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 65°F, low 50°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 7 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $42 |
| Rope-drop pick | Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin: usually about 18 min at opening vs. 49 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 43 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 22, 2027 |
For Saturday, November 14, 2026, Magic Kingdom opens for Early Entry at 7:30 AM, with general park opening at 8:00 AM. Consider heading straight to TRON Lightcycle / Run to potentially save significant time on your day.
Rope drop plan
Early Entry begins at 7:30 AM, giving eligible guests a head start before the park officially opens at 8:00 AM. For rope drop, TRON Lightcycle / Run typically sees a 44-minute wait at opening, which can save you 21 minutes compared to its typical peak. A Lightning Lane Single Pass is also available for TRON Lightcycle / Run. Other options include Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, which usually has an 18-minute wait at opening, saving 28 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean, with a typical 5-minute wait at opening, saving 21 minutes. Both Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and Pirates of the Caribbean are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $42 and is not sold out. This pass can be used for attractions like Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and Pirates of the Caribbean. TRON Lightcycle / Run offers a Lightning Lane Single Pass option.
Shows and timing
Today's entertainment includes Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire at 10:00 AM, 11:35 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:55 PM, and 4:00 PM. Don't miss the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at 2:00 PM. In the evening, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is scheduled for 6:45 PM and 9:00 PM, followed by Happily Ever After at 8:00 PM.
Plan your day
- Start your day by heading to TRON Lightcycle / Run right at rope drop to potentially save 21 minutes on wait time, or consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Single Pass.
- Plan for higher waits between 3 PM and 6 PM, which is typically the busiest period with an average headliner wait of 43 minutes. TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin are usually the worst during this time.
- Note that 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 22, 2027.
- Conclude your evening with Happily Ever After at 8:00 PM for a spectacular finish.
EPCOT
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 65°F, low 50°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $32 |
| Rope-drop pick | Test Track: usually about 63 min at opening vs. 83 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 3 PM–6 PM (headliners average 69 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
Eligible guests can take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM today, Saturday, November 14, 2026. For general park opening at 9:00 AM, consider heading to Test Track first, though a Lightning Lane Multi Pass is also an option to save time on popular attractions.
Rope drop plan
Early Entry for eligible guests begins at 8:30 AM. For those entering at the 9:00 AM general park opening, Test Track in World Discovery is a good rope drop choice. It typically has a 63-minute wait at opening, which usually saves 16 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 83 minutes. Remember, Test Track is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $32. This pass includes access to Test Track, which can be a good option if you prefer not to rope drop that attraction.
Shows and timing
Start your day with the JAMMitors, performing at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:30 AM. Later, catch ¡Celebración Encanto! starting at 9:45 AM, or enjoy Matsuriza from 11:00 AM. Mariachi Cobre begins performances at 11:15 AM.
Plan your day
- Start early: If eligible, use Early Entry at 8:30 AM to get a head start on popular attractions.
- Prioritize headliners: Test Track typically sees a 63-minute wait at opening. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind averaged 98 minutes with a peak of 135 minutes, and Test Track averaged 68 minutes with a peak of 95 minutes, so tackling these early or using Lightning Lane is advisable.
- Plan for peak times: Expect the busiest period to be from 3 PM to 6 PM, when headliner waits typically average 69 minutes. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, and Frozen Ever After are usually the worst during this stretch.
- Note closures: Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses is closed today through at least November 26, 2026.
Hollywood Studios
| Park hours | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:00 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Tonight | Disney Jollywood Nights (separate ticket); day guests leave at 7:00 PM |
| Weather | High 65°F, low 50°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 6 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $35 |
| Rope-drop pick | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: usually about 41 min at opening vs. 66 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 52 min) |
Hollywood Studios opens at 8:30 AM today, with Early Entry for eligible guests starting at 8:00 AM. Expect typical peak waits for headliners between 10 AM and 1 PM. Tonight, Disney Jollywood Nights runs until 12:30 AM.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to save time, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in Sunset Boulevard typically has a 41-minute wait at opening, saving you 19 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 66 minutes. This attraction is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop it. Headliners like Slinky Dog Dash, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are usually the worst for waits during the 10 AM to 1 PM peak. Yesterday, Slinky Dog Dash averaged 89 minutes with a peak of 110 minutes, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 63 minutes with a peak of 125 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $35 and is not sold out.
Shows and timing
Catch For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration starting at 9:00 AM, or The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure from 10:00 AM. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! begins at 10:15 AM, and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! has its first show at 10:45 AM. For those attending Disney Jollywood Nights, Glisten! at Disney Jollywood Nights has performances starting at 8:05 PM and also at 12:15 AM.
Plan your day
- Consider heading to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets right at rope drop at 8:30 AM to experience a shorter wait, or use a Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
- Plan to experience popular attractions like Slinky Dog Dash, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance before 10 AM or after 1 PM, as these typically see the longest waits during the 10 AM to 1 PM peak.
- Enjoy a show during the busiest part of the day; For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration starts at 9:00 AM, and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure begins at 10:00 AM.
- If you have tickets for Disney Jollywood Nights, remember the park closes for day guests at 7:00 PM, but the event continues until 12:30 AM, featuring Glisten! at Disney Jollywood Nights from 8:05 PM.
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 65°F, low 50°F, clear sky, 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. 34 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 44 min) |
For guests with Early Entry, Animal Kingdom opens at 7:30 AM today, Saturday, November 14, 2026, with general park opening at 8:00 AM. The park closes at 8:00 PM. Expect the busiest period to typically be between 10 AM and 1 PM, when headliner waits average 44 minutes.
Rope drop plan
If you have Early Entry, consider heading to Kilimanjaro Safaris, which typically has a 46-minute wait at opening, saving 16 minutes from its typical peak. Kali River Rapids also typically has a short 6-minute wait at opening, saving 24 minutes. Both are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station typically sees a 14-minute wait at opening, saving 19 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $25 today. This pass includes attractions like Kilimanjaro Safaris and Kali River Rapids, which may reduce the need to rope drop them. For Avatar Flight of Passage, a Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for $20. Avatar Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Na'vi River Journey are typically among the worst for peak waits.
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. Festival of the Lion King begins its first show at 10:00 AM, and Eco-Rhythmics has a performance at 10:30 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 7:30 AM to experience a popular attraction like Kilimanjaro Safaris with a shorter wait, or consider using the Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
- Purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage for $20 to bypass the typically long lines, especially during the peak hours of 10 AM to 1 PM.
- Plan to see a show like Festival of the Lion King, which starts at 10:00 AM, or Eco-Rhythmics at 10:30 AM, during the typical peak period when ride waits are highest.
- Note that yesterday, Avatar Flight of Passage averaged 46 minutes and Kilimanjaro Safaris averaged 47 minutes, indicating these attractions can build significant waits.
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Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM ET on November 14. Disney can change them during the day.