Disneyland California Opening Hours, Schedule, Show Timings and More

The Disneyland Resort in California has two parks: Disneyland Park California and Disneyland California Adventure Park.

Disneyland Park California, is usually open from 8 am to 8 pm. While the Disneyland California Adventure Park is open from 8 am to 10 pm. 

However, the opening hours change according to the season. For example, the park opens early and closes late during Christmas, New Year, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter. 

For instance, te Disneyland California Park is open from 8 am to 2 am on 31 December 2024. On the other hand, during the back-to-school season, the parks open late and close early.

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Disneyland California Resort offers an Early Entry feature for visitors who stay at Disney Hotels to enter the park early before the general admission begins. 

The early entry is available from  7.30 am to 8 am.

Visitors who wish to visit both parks can switch between the parks using the Park Hopper facility from 11 am to 9 pm.

Here is an overview of Disneyland California’s opening hours: 

Park	Opening Hours	Early Entry
Disneyland Park	8 am to 8 pm	7.30 am to 8 am
Disneyland California Adventure Park	8 am to 10 pm	7.30 am to 8 am

Disneyland Park California Month-Wise Opening Hours: 

Months	Opening	Closing
January	8 am	10 pm
February	8 am	8 pm
March	8 am	12 am
April	8 am	12 am
May	8 am	12 am
June	8 am	12 am
July	8 am	12 am
August	8 am	11 pm
September	9 am	11 pm
October	9 am	10 pm
November	9 am	10 pm
December	9 am	11 pm

Disneyland California Adventure Park Month-Wise Opening Hours:  

Months	Opening	Closing
January	8 am	10 pm
February	8 am	10 pm
March	8 am	10 pm
April	8 am	10 pm
May	8 am	11 pm
June	8 am	11 pm
July	8 am	10 pm
August	8 am	11 pm
September	9 am	10 pm
October	9 am	9 pm
November	9 am	8 pm
December	8 am	10 pm

Disneyland California Park Parade and Show timings

The park offers various shows and parades for visitors to enjoy every day. The shows and entertainment change every season. 

This holiday season, new entertainment is scheduled from November 15, 2024, when Disneyland California turns into a winter paradise. 

Catch the Christmas Fantasy Parade at 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm. There are also special fireworks shows like Believe in Holiday Magic scheduled at 9.30 pm. 

During the other months of the year, you can catch shows like Magic Happens Parade, Mickey’s Mix Magic Projection shows and more. 

Special shows are available during Easter, the 4th of July, Halloween and more. 

Make sure to check the parades and fireworks schedule before you visit. 

Here are the timings for shows and events scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025: 

Shows	Timings
Christmas Fantasy Parade	2.30 pm, 5.30 pm
Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks	9.30 pm
Storytelling at Royal Theatre	10.15 am, 11.30 pm, 12.45 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.45 pm, 5 pm
“It’s a Small World” Holiday Lighting	4.30 pm
Disneyland Holiday Dance Party	5.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Main Street USA Holiday Tree Lighting	5 pm
Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle	7.30 pm, 8.30 pm
Disneyland Band at “it’s a small world” Promenade	10.30  am
Disneyland Band at Castle Promenade	1.15 pm
Disneyland Band at Frontierland	3.15 pm
Disneyland Band at Main Street, U.S.A.	11.20 am, 12.15 pm, 2.20 pm, 4.15 pm
Flag retreat ceremony	4.15 pm
Jambalaya Jazz	11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3.05 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
Main Street Piano Player	11 am, 11.55 am, 12.50 pm, 2 pm, 3.20 pm, 4.15 pm, 5.05 pm
Pearly Band at Castle Courtyard	8.15 am, 9.05 am, 10 am, 10.55 am
Pearly Band near “it’s a small world”	12.10 pm, 1.10 pm, 2.05 pm
The Bootstrappers	8.30 am, 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.35 pm, 2.30 pm
The Dapper Dans	12,.15 pm, 1.20 pm, 3.25 pm, 4.15 pm, 5.05 pm, 6.20 pm

Disneyland California Adventure Park Show Timings

This holiday you can meet Mickey and his friends at the Mickey’s Happy Holiday Parade at 12.45 pm, 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm. 

The parade lasts 20 minutes and is scheduled from November 15, 2024, to January 6, 2025. 

The Disneyland California Adventure Park Fireworks show starts at 9 pm and 10.30 pm.

The shows last for 15 minutes. 

Here are the current shows at Disneyland California Adventure Park: 

Show	Timings
Mickey’s Happy Holiday Parade	12.45 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm
World of Color – Season of Light Fireworks	9 pm, 10.30 pm
Disney Junior Dance Party	10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 am, 2.15 pm, 3.15 pm, and 4.15 pm
Avengers Assemble	10 am, 11 am, 12.15 pm, 1.10 pm, 3 pm, 5.50 pm
Citizens of Buena Vista Street	8 am to 5.15 pm
Dr. Strange Mysteries of Mystic Arts	2.30 pm, 3.35 pm, 4.35 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.25 pm, 8.15 pm
Five and Dime	9.15 am, 10.45 am, 11.45 am, 1.15 pm, 2.15 pm, 3.15 pm
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance-Off!	4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7.15, 8.15 pm, 9.15 pm
Holiday Toy Drummers	10.15 am, 11.15 am, 12.15 am, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Operation: Playtime- Featuring the Green Army Patrol	10.45 am, 11.45 am, 12.45 pm, 2.15 pm, 3.15 pm, 4.15 pm
Paradise Garden Bandstand Presents Island Reggae Band	1.40 pm, 2.40 pm, 4.10 pm, 5.10 pm, 6.10 pm
Paradise Garden Bandstand	1.40 pm, 2.40 pm, 4.10 pm, 5.10 pm, 6.10 pm
Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of Dora Mialjae	10.45 am, 11.40 am, 12.40 pm, 2.15 pm. 3.15 pm, 4.15 pm
Wayu Band	1.40 pm, 2.40 pm, 4.10 pm, 5.10 pm, 6.10 pm
Tina and Sounds of Celebration	5.15 pm, 6.30 pm

Disneyland California Restaurant Timings

There are various restaurants across Disneyland Park and Adventure Park.

Here are the timings for all the dining outlets in the Disneyland California restaurant.

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Best Time To Visit Disneyland California Resort

The best time to visit the parks is early morning when the park just opens.

This time guarantees less crowd, allowing you to enjoy rides with complete ease and freedom.

It is also a great time to click pictures as fewer people around ensures fewer wait times and great pictures without strangers photobombing your photographs.

Best Time Of The Week To Visit Disneyland California 

The best time to visit the park is on working days from Monday to Friday since the park tends to be crowded on weekends. 

Most locals avoid visiting the park on weekdays because they are either at work or school, making it an ideal time for a visit.

Best Months To Visit Disneyland California 

Visiting the park during the off-season is a great way to ensure less crowd presence and have a great time there.

The off-season includes:

• Mid-January to Mid-February
• Late April to early June
• Mid-September to mid-November (after Labor Day and before Thanksgiving)

Other Ideal Times To Visit Disneyland California To Experience Less Crowd

• The day after President’s Day (February) until Spring Break ( Mid March)
• Mid-April until Memorial Day Weekend 

Visiting Disneyland California during the Holidays

If you wish to enjoy special shows and make the best of your vacation time, visiting Disneyland California during the holiday season is a good choice.

While off-peak season is the best time to visit Disneyland California for a crowd-free visit, most visitors can make it to Disneyland only during holidays.

This is also the time when Disneyland offers special shows, festive parades, unique fireworks displays and more. 

Even though the park may be crowded, visiting during the holidays offers a unique and unforgettable experience. 

With some advance preparation, online tickets and VIP passes you can enjoy Disneyland California to the fullest during the holidays with ease. 

How Do Locals Affect Crowd Levels in Disneyland California

There are a few ways that locals can affect crowd levels at Disneyland in California:

1. Locals often visit Disneyland more frequently than tourists since it is close and easily accessible to them. During peak seasons like summers, weekends, and holidays, many locals visiting the parks can significantly increase crowd sizes.
2. Local and regional events happening in the area surrounding Anaheim and Los Angeles can sometimes draw large crowds of locals into Disneyland. For example, conventions at the nearby Anaheim Convention Center can lead to heavier attendance and crowds in the evenings and weekends.
3. Disneyland often has special discounts, passes, and ticket deals aimed specifically at Southern California residents to encourage more local visitation during less busy times of the year. Increased local attendance during typically slow periods can balance out crowds.
4. School schedules affect when many local Annual Passholders visit the parks. When local kids have days off school, Disneyland crowds from surrounding regions tend to swell.
5. The weather has less impact on attendance for local pass holders than tourists traveling from out of state. Locals tend to visit rain or shine.

How Long Does Disneyland California Take

While you can cover both parks on the same day, it is best to take out two days and cover each in a single day.

Exploring the two parks in one day is possible, but you can only enjoy the highlights of Disneyland California Park. 

It is best to spend one day at each park to have a more relaxed and enjoyable experience. 

This way, you can enjoy all the rides and watch shows, parades, and fireworks at both parks. 

We suggest you head to Disneyland Park on the first day and explore classic rides like Pirates of the Caribbean and fantasy lands like Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. 

On your second day, head to the Disney California Adventure Park and enjoy the famous attractions like Cars Land and Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission: BREAKOUT! And the Pixar Pier.

One Day Disneyland California Resort Itinerary

Here is a perfect itinerary to cover Disneyland Resort California in one day if you are short on time.

This itinerary is carefully curated considering Disneyland California’s opening hours, ride wait times, availability and breaks. 

7.30 am: Arrive at the park and avail the Early Entry 

Reach the park early in the morning, park your vehicle in the parking lot and take pictures to capture the moment.

Reaching the park during the early entry will allow you to get an early start before the crowd enters the park.

8.30 am: Tomorrowland and Fantasyland

Lines tend to be shorter during the early hours at these places.

Enjoy the famous attractions like Space Mountain and Star Tours.

You may also experience Peter Pan’s Flight, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and It’s a Small World.

10.30 am: Adventureland and New Orleans Square

Grab something to eat, satisfy your hunger pangs, and move on to the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean Ride and the theming of the New Orleans Square.

12.30 am: Critter Country and Frontierland

Enjoy the Splash Mountain ride if you don’t mind a water adventure, or head over to the Critter Country and explore the Frontierland’s attractions afterward.

1.30 pm: Take a lunch break at the Disneyland California Adventure Park

Take a lunch break at one of the various dining options in the Adventure park and unwind before heading over to round two of extreme fun at the park.

2.30 pm: Explore the Disneyland California Adventure Park

Enjoy attractions like Pixar Pier, Radiator Springs Racer, and Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT!

4 pm: Parades and Entertainment

Rest your feet after a day of walking around the park and grab something to eat.

Check the schedule for the parade and entertainment options and grab a spot to witness pure Disney magic through the whimsical parades.

6 pm: Shopping and Souvenirs

Ride any attractions you missed earlier and head to Main Street USA.

Enjoy a stroll and shop for souvenirs, or else enjoy a wholesome dinner at the dining locations before preparing for the last leg of the trip.

8 pm to 9 pm: Nighttime shows and Fireworks

The park organizes several must-see night shows.

Check the schedule and grab a great viewing spot for the spectacular fireworks show.

Take final pictures and bid farewell to the Happiest Place on Earth with a smile. 

If you are looking for a more detailed plan, check out our one and two-day Disneyland California Itineraries.

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