Disney California Adventure in August 2027: Crowds, Hours & Best Days
August is a low-crowd month at Disney California Adventure. Across 19 tracked days (2026) the average posted standby wait was 19.9 minutes, ranking it 2 of 7 months we have measured (1 = quietest; the park's across-months average is 26.4 min). Sundays run quietest and Mondays busiest.
Data updated · Posted standby waits logged every few minutes, park-local days; crowd levels use the crowd calendar's thresholds
Disney California Adventure in August: Low crowds — 19.9 min average posted wait, 2 of 7 months (1 = quietest). Quietest weekday Sunday (18.0 min), busiest Monday (22.0 min). Usual hours 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Data updated · Source: RopeDrop wait-time logs, 19 tracked August days
August 2027 day by day
Typical crowd score, 1 (lightest) to 10 (heaviest): the park's recent weekday pattern adjusted for the seasonal calendar, the same method the crowd calendar uses beyond its live forecast window.
Lightest: Sun August 1 (5/10) · Heaviest: Mon August 2 (6/10). Within 14 days of a date the crowd calendar shows the live forecast instead.
What moves the crowds in August
| Period | Days in August | Effect in our model |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Peak | 15 | 15% busier than the weekday baseline |
| Labor Day (US) | 4 | 10% busier than the weekday baseline |
Oogie Boogie Bash: how party nights change the crowds →
Quietest and busiest days of the week in August
| Day | Avg wait | vs. August average | Tracked days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday · busiest | 22.0 min | +11% | 3 |
| Tuesday | 21.5 min | +8% | 2 |
| Wednesday | 21.5 min | +8% | 2 |
| Thursday | 20.3 min | +2% | 3 |
| Friday | 18.7 min | -6% | 3 |
| Saturday | 18.7 min | -6% | 3 |
| Sunday · quietest | 18.0 min | -10% | 3 |
Measured August days only (2026). For the all-months picture see crowds by day of the week.
Disney California Adventure hours in August
From Disney's published calendar for August (2026). Day-by-day times for the next 30 days: Disney California Adventure hours.
Longest waits in August
| Ride | Avg | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Radiator Springs Racers | 64 min | 160 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! | 41 min | 120 |
| Toy Story Midway Mania! | 38 min | 100 |
| WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure | 36 min | 95 |
| Soarin' Across America | 34 min | 110 |
| Grizzly River Run | 27 min | 90 |
| Incredicoaster | 26 min | 75 |
| Goofy's Sky School | 25 min | 75 |
Shortest waits in August
| Ride | Avg |
|---|---|
| Games of Pixar Pier | 5 min |
| Jessie's Critter Carousel | 5 min |
| Redwood Creek Challenge Trail | 5 min |
| Golden Zephyr | 6 min |
| Jumpin' Jellyfish | 8 min |
| Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind | 10 min |
Average posted standby per ride over every tracked August day (2026); rides need 7+ tracked days to appear. Closed attractions are excluded.
August weather at Disney California Adventure
NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Anaheim, California, not a forecast. Rain and ride closures: which rides close in the rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good time to visit Disney California Adventure?
August is a low-crowd month at Disney California Adventure: the average posted standby wait was 19.9 minutes across 19 tracked days (2026), 2 of 7 months we have tracked (1 = quietest). The park's across-months average is 26.4 minutes.
What is the quietest day of the week at Disney California Adventure in August?
In our August data Sundays averaged 18.0 minutes of posted wait, the lowest of the week, and Mondays the highest at 22.0 minutes (3 and 3 tracked days).
What are Disney California Adventure park hours in August?
Across the 31 August days on Disney's published calendar (2026), Disney California Adventure most often opened at 8:00 AM and closed at 10:00 PM, with closing times ranging from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Which rides have the longest waits at Disney California Adventure in August?
In August the longest average posted waits at Disney California Adventure were Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, Toy Story Midway Mania! (64, 41, 38 minutes on average). The shortest were Games of Pixar Pier, Jessie's Critter Carousel, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
What is the best day to visit Disney California Adventure in August 2027?
By our typical-crowd model (the park's recent weekday pattern adjusted for the season), the lightest day of August 2027 is Sun August 1 (score 5/10) and the heaviest Mon August 2 (6/10). The 14-day crowd calendar replaces these with a live forecast as the date approaches.
What is the weather like at Disney California Adventure in August?
August normals at Anaheim, California (1991–2020): average high 88.8°F (32°C), average low 66.0°F (19°C), 0.01 inches of rain over about 0.1 rainy days. Normals, not a forecast.