How should I plan around California Adventure closing early on October 29?

Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 6 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

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California Adventure Closes Early on October 29, 2026

On Thursday, October 29, California Adventure is scheduled to close at 6 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.

Closing time on October 29 6 PM Light crowds expected

What this means for your day

Regular daytime admission ends at 6 PM, earlier than California Adventure usually closes.
Get to the gates for rope drop and ride the headliners first.
Plan your last ride, snack, and shopping before 6 PM.
Hours can change, so check again closer to your trip.

Headliners to ride before 6 PM

From our own wait-time history at California Adventure, these are the busiest rides whose quietest hour comes before the early close, so you lose nothing by riding them in daylight.

Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark is quietest around 3 PM, about 43 minutes on average, against a typical 55 minutes across the day.
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! is quietest around 8 AM, about 26 minutes on average, against a typical 37 minutes across the day.
Toy Story Midway Mania! is quietest around 8 AM, about 10 minutes on average, against a typical 37 minutes across the day.
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure is quietest around 8 AM, about 14 minutes on average, against a typical 36 minutes across the day.
Soarin’ Across America is quietest around 8 AM, about 12 minutes on average, against a typical 34 minutes across the day.
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! is quietest around 8 AM, about 5 minutes on average, against a typical 27 minutes across the day.

Other Disneyland Resort parks on October 29

If you want a full evening in a park that day, these stay open for day guests.

Disneyland is open until 10 PM, with light crowds forecast.

Other early closures at California Adventure

California Adventure hours on October 29

What time does California Adventure close on October 29?: On Thursday, October 29, California Adventure is scheduled to close at 6 PM to day guests, earlier than its usual hours.
How should I plan around California Adventure closing early on October 29?: Arrive at rope drop, do your must-do rides and shows first, and plan to be finished by 6 PM. Hours can change, so check again as the date gets closer.

Park hours from Rope Drop News · unofficial, not affiliated with Disney.