Welcome to planDisney, Kenna! What an honor to have received your question and I hope we can get you the helpful guidance you need to make your next vacation planning decisions.
I completely understand your intention to maximize your one-day visit to
Disneyland Park this Fall. I think it is really smart to consider the operating hours so that you can plan your itinerary around how long the theme park will be open that day. Generally, we see that the
Hours & Events Calendar, which contains the theme park operating hours, is populated about 6 weeks in advance. So, unfortunately, it does seem to be a bit early to confirm those for you just yet. My recommendation is to keep checking back as we approach the Fall season, either online or in the official
Disneyland mobile app.
However, I realize you may want to plan further ahead as you make the decision about which date you'll choose to visit. In my personal experience, I've noticed that
Halloween Time is definitely a season that reflects longer park operating hours because there's simply so much to enjoy during this very special time of year. In 2024, Halloween Time will run from August 23 through October 31, so it seems like both of your intended visit dates may fall during this season. In this case, I would expect Disneyland Park to open around 8:00 AM and close later in the evening, likely at 11:00 PM or 12:00 AM. Now, please note that these hours are just estimated based on my own personal experience, but I highly recommend that you continue to check back on that Hours & Events Calendar to confirm as the schedules are set!
If you happen to be staying at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotel properties, you'll be able to take advantage of the
Early Entry benefit, which grants an extra 30 minutes of access to one select theme park per day. More time for magic is always a good thing!
I hope this has at least been a helpful start, Kenna. If we can support you further as you continue to make your plans, please come back and see us again soon, here at
planDisney! We'd love to help.
Magically yours,
Tishra