Disneyland Resort Crowd Calendar
Disneyland Resort draws a large local crowd, so weekends and school holidays matter more here than at Disney World. The two parks sit a short walk apart, which means a busy day at one usually spills into the other. This calendar shows the expected crowd level for every day, the typical Southern California weather, and the usual park hours.
Crowds by month
Average crowd level for the resort and for each park (1 is the quietest, 5 the busiest), with typical highs and lows and the share of days that see rain.
| Month | Crowds | Disneyland | California Adventure | High / Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Average (2.5) | 2.5 | 2.3 | 71° / 48° | 9% |
| February | Average (3.1) | 3.0 | 3.1 | 71° / 49° | 8% |
| March | High (3.6) | 3.5 | 3.6 | 73° / 52° | 6% |
| April | High (3.5) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 76° / 55° | 3% |
| May | Average (2.9) | 2.9 | 2.6 | 77° / 58° | 2% |
| June | Average (3.4) | 3.4 | 3.1 | 81° / 62° | 1% |
| July | High (3.8) | 3.8 | 3.4 | 86° / 66° | 0% |
| August | Average (3.5) | 3.5 | 3.1 | 88° / 66° | 0% |
| September | Moderate (2.2) | 2.2 | 1.7 | 87° / 65° | 1% |
| October | Average (3.0) | 3.0 | 2.5 | 83° / 60° | 2% |
| November | Average (3.1) | 3.1 | 2.9 | 77° / 53° | 4% |
| December | High (3.7) | 3.7 | 3.5 | 69° / 48° | 9% |
Typical park hours
Usual opening and closing times by day of the week. Disney posts exact hours about two months ahead and stretches them on busy days, so confirm on the official calendar before you book dining or plan an early start.
| Day | Disneyland Park | Disney California Adventure Park |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM – Midnight | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – Midnight | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – Midnight | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – Midnight | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – Midnight | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – Midnight | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – Midnight | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common questions
When is Disneyland least crowded?
The quietest stretches are mid-January through early February, the weeks after Labor Day through late September, and early November before Thanksgiving week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the lightest days of the week outside school holidays.
What do the crowd levels mean?
Levels run 1 to 5. Level 1 is the shortest lines of the year, level 3 is a typical day, and level 5 is a holiday, spring break, or major event peak. Disneyland Park usually rates a little higher than California Adventure on the same date.
Do the levels change from year to year?
Levels follow the calendar date. Holiday weeks, spring break, and weekends shift by a few days each year, so treat the edges of each season as a range and watch Disney's posted hours, which stretch later on busy days.
Are the park hours exact?
The hours here are typical for each weekday. Disney publishes exact hours about two months ahead and changes them for seasonal events, so confirm on the official calendar before booking dining or planning an early start.
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Walt Disney World crowd levels are compiled from the MagicGuides crowd calendar. Disneyland Resort levels are compiled from published seasonal guides. Weather figures are NOAA daily climate normals (2006–2020) for each resort area. Crowd levels last refreshed 2026-09-02. Levels follow the calendar date; holiday weeks and weekends shift slightly from year to year.