The usual show times (for the most part) are 9:40, 10:40, 11:40, 4:35, 5:35, and 6:35. Usually during the summer/busy times there might be 12:40 and 1:40 shows added, and during slower times the 6:35 show might be taken away. So that means that the castle will probably be closed off around 15 minutes before the first show and then will probably be opened (left side only) for about 15 minutes in between shows and for a few hours (around 12:30- 4:15) for the parade. Then it be closed on and off again until after the last showing.