Disneyland Shanghai Park is open from 8.30 am to 9.30 pm throughout the year. The Magic Hours start one hour before the park’s opening time. 

However, the timings of the park can change during holidays and festive season. 

Shanghai Disneyland Park has a 40-hectare recreational area called the Wishing Star Park. 

The Wishing Star Park is open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm on the weekends. 

The Disneytown area in the resort is open from 10 am to 10 pm throughout the year. 

Here is a brief look at the Disneyland Shanghai Hours: 

Days	Timings
Monday	8.30 am to 9.30 pm
Tuesday	8.30 am to 9.30 pm
Wednesday	8.30 am to 9.30 pm
Thursday	8.30 am to 9.30 pm
Friday	8.30 am to 9.30 pm
Saturday	8.30 am to 9.30 pm
Sunday	8.30 am to 9.30 pm

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Skip the Crowds with the Early Entry Pass

The best way to avoid all crowds is to visit the park before it opens to the public.

You can explore the park an hour before it opens if you purchase an Early Entry Pass from the official app.

Visitors with this pass must arrive 90 minutes before the park opens to get in exactly an hour before.

You must have Disneyland Shanghai tickets booked for the day you book the pass that is available for purchase seven days before your visit. 

The Early Entry pass timings change depending on the day of the visit.  

Shanghai Disneyland Park Parades and Firework Timings

The Shanghai Disneyland has two daily parades that last 15 minutes each. 

The Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade runs at 2.15 pm and 6.20 pm. 

Mickey’s Storybook Express takes place twice at 12.15 pm and 3.45 pm. 

No day at Disneyland is complete without enjoying the colorful fireworks experience at the end of your trip!

The Illuminate night celebration fireworks start at 9.15 pm and run for 20 minutes. 

Disneyland Shanghai Show Timings

Disneyland Shanghai is home to some of the most magical stage shows that will transport you to a land of wonder and awe!

Guests are encouraged to note the timings before their arrival and plan their itinerary accordingly. 

We recommend you arrive 15 minutes before the show starts to grab a seat. 

Here are all the Disneyland Shanghai shows and their timings:

Shows	Timings
The Adventure of Rhythm	2.30 pm, 3.40 pm, 4.50 pm and 6 pm
Avengers Training Initiative	9.50 am, 11 am, 12.45 am,2 pm, 4.15 pm
Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular	10.30 am, 11.10 am, 11.50 am, 1 pm, 1.40 pm, 2.20 pm, 4 pm, 4.30 pm, 5.10 pm, 5.50 pm
Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration	11.15 am, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.15 pm, 4.45 pm, 5.45 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.15 pm
Ralph Breaks the Dance Floor Summer Party	6.45 pm, 7.30 pm
Summer Blast Castle Show	11.40 am, 3.10 pm and 4.30 pm

All the Disneyland Shanghai shows last for 15 to 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy many shows in one day. 

Please check the official website for the show updates on your booking day, as not all shows will be available when you visit. 

Disneyland Shanghai Hours For Restaurants & Cafes

Disneyland Shanghai offers different types of restaurants to satisfy all your cravings in between your favorite shows and rides. 

You can find various options from buffets and grab on the go to cafes and bars. 

However, you must book restaurant reservations with table service to ensure you don’t miss out. 

Here is a list of the Disneyland Shanghai restaurants and their timings so you can plan where to enjoy all meals in advance:  

Visitors on a tight budget can grab a bite at the kiosks around the park, including Chip & Dale’s Treehouse Treats, Jumbeaux’s Cafe, Merlin’s Magic Recipe, etc.

If you’re traveling with kids, you can make the dining experience much more memorable by booking a dining experience with their favorite Disney characters! 

Meet Mickey, Woody, and all their friends at these experiences and capture exciting pictures with them without standing in meet-and-greet queues for too long! 

Please remember that reservation priority is for visitors staying at the Disneyland Hotels, so book your seats well in advance. 

Don’t forget to check the official website for temporary restaurant closures before you plan your itinerary.  

Best Time To Visit Shanghai Disneyland 

Rain or shine, Shanghai Disney Resort is good to go anytime throughout the year! However, the temperature, timings and crowd levels can heavily influence your experience. 

The best time to visit Shanghai Disneyland is at 8.30 am right when the park opens. 

Make sure you arrive 15 minutes before the park opens to complete security checks and be the first one to enter the park! 

This way you can gain access to the most popular rides like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit and Soaring Over the Horizon. This way you can enjoy the rides with less waiting time. 

Arriving early in the park also gives you ample time to try out all the rides, and enjoy shows, meet and greets, parades and fireworks.

Generally, weekdays and better than weekends based on the crowd levels. 

Wednesdays are the best days to visit Shanghai Disneyland. You can also schedule your visit on any weekday to escape the lines. 

Best Season to Visit Shanghai Disneyland 

Spring and Autumn months are the best time to visit Disneyland Shanghai as the temperature is mild and comfortable, making it perfect for a day out. 

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (October and November) are the least crowded months, making it ideal for visiting. 

However, the crowd levels can increase heavily due to Halloween and other celebrations in the park in October and November.

We recommend you avoid visiting during the summer and winter months as the weather can be hard for an outdoor date. 

In addition to the weather, you should also consider the public holidays in China. 

It is better not to visit during the Chinese New Year, Chinese National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and the accompanying weekends. 

Often, National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival fall within the same week when Chinese people get the Golden Week of seven to Eight Days holidays. 

The Golden Week falls in October and is the busiest time to visit Shanghai Disneyland. Even though average waiting times are low during this month, Golden Week is an exception. 

Guests who do not mind the crowd and wish to enjoy festive decor and special shows should visit during the holiday season, including Christmas and New Year’s. 

Shanghai Disneyland Crowd Calendar

While planning your visit to Disneyland Shanghai Park, it is good to refer to the crowd calendar and avoid the busiest days for the best experience. 

The crowd levels are calculated based on park records and recent trends.

The average daily waiting time at the park in 2025 is predicted to be 26 minutes, with the average daily low being 10 minutes and the maximum reaching 55 minutes. 

The busiest week in the year would be the first week of June, while the second week of December is the least busy. 

Most crowded days of 2025 in Shanghai Disneyland:

• January 1
• March 25 and 26
• April 6, 13, 26, to 30 
• May 1 to 4, 13, 15, 20 to 25, 27
• June (entire month) 
• July 3, 10, 20
• August 28 and 29 
• October 30, 31
• Dec 24, 25 and 31

Recommended dates to visit Disneyland Shanghai in 2025: 

• January 4 to 8, 13 and 14
• February 6, 12
• March 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 16, 17
• September 1, 4, 6, 8, 14, 15, 26, 28
• October 13, 14
• November 22 to 27 
• December 1 to 14

How Long Does it Take to Visit Shanghai Disneyland 

Shanghai Disneyland has eight themed land and 40+ rides and attractions. 

Visitors generally spend one full day exploring the park. We recommend you spend two days to get a complete experience. 

There are a lot of rides and special theme areas you can’t find in other Disneyland parks like Zootopia world, dining options, shops and more which will make you want to spend another day. 

If you are visiting during the weekend or holidays, the waiting time can be high and you will require two days to fully explore the park. 

We recommend guests purchase the premier access pass to skip all the lines and make the most of their day at the park. 

This way you can skip spending around 30 minutes waiting for each ride and have enough time to enjoy all shows, parades, fireworks and more. 

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