Disney California Adventure wait times today
This is how the lines look at Disney California Adventure right now. Data comes straight from park operations and this page refreshes itself several times a day.
No live data right now (the park may be closed). Come back later or check the live comparison view.Today: 08:00 – 21:00 (park local time)
Best hour today: 18:00 (~0 min average wait) · avoid 17:00 (~5 min)
Shows & parades — next performance
- Avengers Headquarters08:00
- Meet Disney Pals on Buena Vista Street08:00
- Meet the Residents of Radiator Springs in Cars Land08:00
- Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome09:00
- The Amazing Spider-Man!09:50
- Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol10:00
Hours for the next days
- Fri 30/1008:00 – 21:00
Lightning Lane: $38.00
- Sat 31/1008:00 – 18:00
Special Ticketed Event 18:00
- Sun 1/1108:00 – 21:00
- Mon 2/1108:00 – 21:00
- Tue 3/1108:00 – 21:00
- Wed 4/1108:00 – 21:00
- Thu 5/1108:00 – 21:00
See live view & compare all parks →Full Disney California Adventure guide →
Frequently asked questions
Several times a day, straight from the park's operational data. For minute-by-minute waits and park comparison, use our live view.
The first two hours of the day (rope drop) and the last two have the shortest lines. Above we show today's best hour computed from the park's own forecast.
It depends on how busy the day is: weigh the day's price against the minutes it saves you. On "busy" days it usually pays off for the 2-3 heaviest rides.
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