Disneyland Resort crowd forecast
California Adventure Crowd Calendar 2026 and 2027
The calmest month to plan for at California Adventure is January 2027, averaging 2.8 out of 10. The most crowded stretch is December 21 to 27, 2026, averaging 10 out of 10. Every date through November 2027 is scored below.
Updated
Saturday, October 17, 2026
One of the busiest days of the year
Crowd level 8 of 10
Packed
Expect peak crowds all day. If your dates can move, the days below are calmer.
- Open 8 AM to 10 PM
Calmer days nearby
Every day through November 2027
- Light 1 to 3
- Moderate 4 to 5
- Busy 6 to 7
- Packed 8 to 10
- Holiday or event
- Early outlook from August 2027, more likely to shift
- Closes early
October 2026
3.6 · ModerateLast 18 days of October
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November 2026
4 · Moderate| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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December 2026
6.5 · Busy| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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January 2027
2.8 · Light| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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February 2027
2.9 · Light| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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March 2027
4.6 · Moderate| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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April 2027
3.4 · Light| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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May 2027
3.4 · Light| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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June 2027
5.5 · Busy| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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July 2027
6 · Busy| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
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August 2027
2.7 · LightEarly outlook
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September 2027
2.4 · LightEarly outlook
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October 2027
4.2 · ModerateEarly outlook
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November 2027
2.8 · LightEarly outlook
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| 28 November, past | 29 November, past | 30 November, past |
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When is the best time to go to California Adventure?
January 2027 is the calmest month you can plan for, at 2.8 out of 10. December 2026 is the most crowded at 6.5.
Calm pick marks the calmest months you can fully plan for right now.
| Month | Typical crowd | Calmest days | Busiest days |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 Last 18 days Best days in October | 3.6 Moderate | Oct 15, Oct 20, and Oct 27 | Oct 17, Oct 24, and Oct 31 |
| November 2026 Best days in November | 4 Moderate | Nov 3, Nov 4, and Nov 10 | Nov 7, Nov 14, and Nov 28 |
| December 2026 Best days in December | 6.5 Busy | Dec 1, Dec 2, and Dec 8 | Dec 21, Dec 22, and Dec 23 |
| January 2027 Calm pick Best days in January | 2.8 Light | Jan 4, Jan 5, and Jan 6 | Jan 1, Jan 2, and Jan 16 |
| February 2027 Calm pick Best days in February | 2.9 Light | Feb 2, Feb 3, and Feb 4 | Feb 6, Feb 13, and Feb 14 |
| March 2027 Best days in March | 4.6 Moderate | Mar 1, Mar 2, and Mar 3 | Mar 20, Mar 21, and Mar 27 |
| April 2027 Calm pick Best days in April | 3.4 Light | Apr 6, Apr 13, and Apr 20 | Apr 2, Apr 3, and Apr 4 |
| May 2027 Calm pick | 3.4 Light | May 4, May 5, and May 11 | May 1, May 8, and May 29 |
| June 2027 | 5.5 Busy | Jun 1, Jun 2, and Jun 3 | Jun 5, Jun 12, and Jun 19 |
| July 2027 | 6 Busy | Jul 6, Jul 13, and Jul 14 | Jul 3, Jul 4, and Jul 10 |
| August 2027 Early outlook | 2.7 Light | Aug 3, Aug 4, and Aug 10 | Aug 1, Aug 7, and Aug 14 |
| September 2027 Early outlook | 2.4 Light | Sep 1, Sep 2, and Sep 7 | Sep 4, Sep 5, and Sep 11 |
| October 2027 Early outlook | 4.2 Moderate | Oct 12, Oct 19, and Oct 26 | Oct 2, Oct 3, and Oct 9 |
| November 2027 Early outlook | 2.8 Light | Nov 2, Nov 3, and Nov 9 | Nov 6, Nov 7, and Nov 13 |
Which dates should you avoid?
These stretches stay busy day after day. Pick one to see it in the calendar with the calmer days around it.
What day of the week is least crowded at California Adventure?
Tuesdays are the calmest at 2.2 out of 10 and Saturdays the busiest at 7.1. Weekdays beat weekends almost every week.
More California Adventure crowd questions
What is the least crowded time to go to California Adventure?
Aim for January 2027, and inside that month pick Monday January 4, Tuesday January 5, and Wednesday January 6, the calmest dates of all. The calmest full week in the next six months is January 3 to 9, 2027, and Tuesday is the calmest day of the week year round.
When is California Adventure the most crowded?
The busiest stretch ahead is December 21 to 27, 2026, averaging 10 out of 10. Other busy stretches to plan around are Easter and spring break (March 20 to 29, 2027).
Is California Adventure busy in November 2026?
November 2026 averages 4 out of 10, a moderate month overall. The calmest days are Tuesday November 3, Wednesday November 4, and Tuesday November 10, and the busiest are Saturday November 7, Saturday November 14, and Saturday November 28.
How far ahead does this California Adventure crowd calendar go?
Every date through November 17, 2027. The forecast updates every day, and dates from August 2027 on are an early outlook, so check back as your trip gets closer.
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