10 Rides Will Be Closed at Disneyland in May

The Disneyland Resort’s got a lot going on, including some upcoming closures you should be aware of.

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The Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary celebrations begin this month, starting on May 16th, 2025, and going until Summer 2026. Guests should get excited for some special shows, experiences, and more 70th anniversary celebrations — but it’s not all sunshine and roses. We’re going over attractions that will be CLOSED in May.

This May, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will have a combined 10 attractions closed for refurbishment. They are as follows:

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“it’s a small world” — Reopening April 9th, 2025

The world-famous “it’s a small world” has undergone a lengthy refurbishment for several months now and is FINALLY set to return on May 9th, 2025.

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After switching from its holiday overlay, when “it’s a small world” reopens, it’ll feature Dante and Miguel from Pixar’s Coco in the Mexico part of the ride.

"it's a small world"

Lightning Lane Multi Pass Water Family Dark Ride

A Walt Original from the 1964 NY World's Fair

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster — Closed May 19th Through June 12th, 2025

The popular family coaster Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster will be closed until June 13th, per the Disneyland calendar.

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This Toontown attraction is part of a larger land refurbishment.

Matterhorn Bobsleds — Closed Throughout May

The Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction is closing in May, and it might not reopen for a while.

Matterhorn Bobsleds

The Matterhorn closed for refurbishment on May 5th and a reopening date has yet to be announced.

Matterhorn

Lightning Lane Multi Pass Thrill Coaster

Jerky roller coaster bobsled ride through Matterhorn Mtn., more tight turns than drops. Watch out for the abominable snowman!

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room — Closed Throughout May

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland closed in April for a multi-month refurbishment.

Enchanted Tiki Room

This attraction will get touch-ups on its lighting, sound, and show systems, and currently does not have a posted reopening date.

Enchanted Tiki Room

Family Show

Enchanted birds entertain.

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, The Disney Gallery, and Walt Disney — A Magical Life — Opening July 17th, 2025

Nearly a year after its announcement, Walt Disney — A Magical Life is set to debut on July 17th, 2025.

For the first time ever, guests will be able to see the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney in the new show “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” which will eventually play in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” after its initial debut at Disneyland park in 2025.

That show will have a solo run of its own for an unknown amount of time before it joins a rotating schedule with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in the Main Street Opera House. Neither Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and The Disney Gallery in the same building has an official reopening date yet.

Walt Disney: A Magical Life -- Coming Soon

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Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow — Closed Indefinitely

No shocker here, but you still can’t Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow. The attraction is still featured on the Disneyland website, but we’re getting the feeling that it’s now defunct.