Best Days to Go to Disneyland Resort in 2026
Quietest day at Disneyland Resort: Sunday (avg posted wait 18 min vs 22 min on Mondays, last 90 days).
Weekends are not busier here: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 19 min vs 20 min Monday–Friday (6% shorter).
Based on 90 days of real wait time data collected every 5 minutes. Data through Oct 16, 2026
Sunday is the best day to visit Disneyland Resort, with an average wait of 18 minutes. Monday is the worst at 22 minutes — 4 minutes longer per ride. Weekends are not busier here: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 19 min vs 20 min Monday–Friday (6% shorter).
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Day-by-Day Breakdown
| Rank | Day | Avg Wait | Crowd Level | Data Points | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Sunday | 18 min | Low | 13 | Great choice |
| 🥈 | Friday | 18 min | Low | 13 | Great choice |
| 🥉 | Thursday | 19 min | Low | 13 | Solid option |
| 4 | Wednesday | 20 min | Moderate | 13 | Solid option |
| 5 | Saturday | 20 min | Low | 12 | Above average crowds |
| 6 | Tuesday | 20 min | Low | 13 | Avoid if possible |
| 7 | Monday | 22 min | Moderate | 13 | Avoid if possible |
Tips for Your Visit
- Sunday consistently has the lowest wait times — aim for this day if your schedule allows.
- Arrive at rope drop (park opening) regardless of the day — the first 90 minutes always have the shortest waits.
- Avoid Mondays when possible — average waits are 4 minutes longer than Sundays.
- Weekday vs weekend: Weekends are not busier here: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 19 min vs 20 min Monday–Friday (6% shorter).
- Check our crowd calendar for specific date predictions.
School holidays & crowds at Disneyland Resort
How posted waits changed during recent holiday periods, compared with non-holiday days in the four weeks either side (same season, so summer isn't compared with winter):
| Period | Dates | Avg wait | Nearby weeks | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim UHSD spring break Anaheim (AUHSD) | Mar 23–Mar 27, 2026 | 29 min | 27 min | +6% |
| LAUSD spring break Los Angeles (LAUSD) | Mar 30–Apr 3, 2026 | 33 min | 27 min | +19% |
| Anaheim UHSD summer break Anaheim (AUHSD) | May 22–Aug 11, 2026 | 22 min | 22 min | -1% |
| LAUSD summer break Los Angeles (LAUSD) | Jun 11–Aug 11, 2026 | 20 min | 20 min | +3% |
Upcoming holiday periods
| Period | Dates | Who's off |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving break (LAUSD & Anaheim) | Mon Nov 23 – Fri Nov 27, 2026 | LAUSD + Anaheim UHSD |
| LAUSD winter break | Mon Dec 21 – Fri Jan 8, 2027 | Los Angeles (LAUSD) |
| Anaheim UHSD winter break | Mon Dec 21 – Fri Jan 1, 2027 | Anaheim (AUHSD) |
| Spring break (LAUSD & Anaheim) | Mon Mar 22 – Fri Mar 26, 2027 | LAUSD + Anaheim UHSD · same week in both districts |
| Anaheim UHSD summer break provisional | Fri May 28 – Wed Aug 11, 2027 | Anaheim (AUHSD) · start official (last student day May 27); end estimated until the 2027-28 calendar is published |
| LAUSD summer break | Sat Jun 5 – Wed Aug 11, 2027 | Los Angeles (LAUSD) · last day Jun 4; 2027-28 starts Aug 12 |
| Thanksgiving break (LAUSD) | Mon Nov 22 – Fri Nov 26, 2027 | Los Angeles (LAUSD) |
| LAUSD winter break | Mon Dec 20 – Fri Jan 7, 2028 | Los Angeles (LAUSD) |
Holiday dates from: LAUSD 2025-26 instructional calendar; LAUSD 2026-27 instructional calendar (rev. 6/9/26); LAUSD 2027-28 instructional calendar; Anaheim Union HSD 2025-26 calendar; Anaheim Union HSD 2026-27 calendar. Provisional dates are estimates until the authority publishes its calendar.
Best day to visit Disneyland Resort: FAQ
Is Disneyland Resort busier on weekends or weekdays?
Weekends are not busier here: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 19 min vs 20 min Monday–Friday (6% shorter). Figures are the average posted standby wait across all tracked attractions over the last 90 days (90 park-days, through Oct 16, 2026).
What is the least crowded day of the week at Disneyland Resort?
Sunday. Over the last 90 days, Sundays averaged a 18-minute posted wait at Disneyland Resort, the lowest of any day. Mondays were the busiest at 22 minutes.
What is the best weekday to visit Disneyland Resort?
Friday was the quietest Monday–Friday day at Disneyland Resort over the last 90 days (avg 18 min posted wait); Monday was the busiest weekday (22 min).
Is Saturday or Sunday better at Disneyland Resort?
Sunday was quieter over the last 90 days: 18 min average posted wait vs 20 min on Saturday.
Is Disneyland Resort busier during school holidays?
In our wait data, 3 of 4 recent holiday periods ran busier than the surrounding non-holiday weeks. LAUSD spring break (Mar 30–Apr 3): +19% vs nearby weeks; Anaheim UHSD spring break (Mar 23–Mar 27): +6% vs nearby weeks; LAUSD summer break (Jun 11–Aug 11): +3% vs nearby weeks. Upcoming: Thanksgiving break (LAUSD & Anaheim) (Nov 23–Nov 27, 2026); LAUSD winter break (Dec 21–Jan 8, 2027); Anaheim UHSD winter break (Dec 21–Jan 1, 2027); Spring break (LAUSD & Anaheim) (Mar 22–Mar 26, 2027).
See also: crowds by day of the week · crowd calendar · rides that close in the rain