All Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland during May, August and December of 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2024
May 2016 | ||
| January 2015 - N/A | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Muppet*Vision 3D closed indefinitely. The theater has been renamed the Sunset Showcase. From July 1- August 14 the theater will host a preview of Pete's Dragon. |
| Early 2016 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | House of Blues Relocating The House of Blues has announced plans to relocate in 2016. Citing a need for expansion, the House of Blues will be moving to GardenWalk Mall of Anaheim. The Downtown Disney location closes on May 31, 2016. |
| Jan. 04 - May. 01 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to Be a Bug Closed for installation of Jungle Book preview. Preview opens March 18, and will run for an unspecified period of time. The movie opens in theaters on April 15. |
| Jan. 10 - Jul. 29 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Rivers of America Attractions Disneyland Railroad and most Rivers of America attractions (including Fantasmic!) are closed temporarily to make room for the construction of the new Star Wars land. Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island has re-opened. Fantasmic! opens on July 17. Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia and Disneyland Railroad reopen on July 29. |
| Jan. 10 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Aladdin "Disney's Aladdin -- A Musical Spectacular" closed on January 10, 2016, after nearly 14,000 shows since its debut in January 2003. The story of "Frozen" will take Aladdin's place in an all-new theatrical production opening May 27,2016 at the Hyperion Theater. |
| Jan. 11 - May. 06 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Removal of holiday overlay and refurbishment. |
| Mar. 31 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Mad T Party Closed March 30, 2016. |
| Apr. 01 - May. 04 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Pixar Play Parade On hiatus during the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival as the Festival Marketplaces block part of the parade route. Returns May 5, 2016. |
| Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Avengers Super Hero HQ Final Day is April 2. The character Meet-and-Greet, featuring Captain America and Spider-Man, will move to Disney California Adventure starting on April 3. |
| Apr. 11 - Jun. 09 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Silly Symphony Swings Refurbishment |
| Apr. 11 - May. 19 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Disneyland Monorail Closed. |
| Apr. 18 - May. 06 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn Bobsleds Refurbishment |
| Apr. 18 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | For the First Time in Forever - A Frozen Sing Along Celebration Closes April 17. The new "Frozen - Live at the Hyperion" musical starts May 27. |
| Apr. 18 - May. 17 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Grizzly River Run Refurbishment |
| May. 09 - May. 12 | Buena Vista Street : Disney California Adventure | Carthay Circle Restaurant/Carthay Circle Lounge Refurbishment |
| May. 09 - May. 13 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Blue Bayou Refurbishment |
| May. 09 - May. 15 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Pirates of the Caribbean Refurbishment |
| May. 16 - Jun. 09 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Tarzan's Treehouse Refurbishment |
| May. 23 - May. 26 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Galactic Grill Refurbishment - presumably to remove the Star Wars overlay. |
August 2016 | ||
| January 2015 - N/A | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Muppet*Vision 3D closed indefinitely. The theater has been renamed the Sunset Showcase. From July 1- August 14 the theater will host a preview of Pete's Dragon. |
| Jan. 10 - Jul. 29 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Rivers of America Attractions Disneyland Railroad and most Rivers of America attractions (including Fantasmic!) are closed temporarily to make room for the construction of the new Star Wars land. Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island has re-opened. Fantasmic! opens on July 17. Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia and Disneyland Railroad reopen on July 29. |
| Aug. 08 - Aug. 26 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | King Triton's Carousel Refurbishment |
| Aug. 22 - Sep. 08 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Short refurbishment to apply the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay for the Halloween and Christmas seasons. Re-opens on September 9. |
| Aug. 22 - Sep. 29 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Refurbishment. |
| Aug. 29 - Sep. 01 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Twilight Zone Tower of Tower Refurbishment |
December 2016 | ||
| Jan. 10 - Jul. 29 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Rivers of America Attractions Disneyland Railroad and most Rivers of America attractions (including Fantasmic!) are closed temporarily to make room for the construction of the new Star Wars land. Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island has re-opened. Fantasmic! opens on July 17. Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia and Disneyland Railroad reopen on July 29. |
| Sep. 11 - Sep. 15 | Paradise Pier Hotel : Hotels | Paradise Pool and Spa Closed for refurbishment |
May 2018 | ||
| Aug. 2015 - May. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO opens at Disneyland on May 31. |
| Jan. 08 - Jun. 22 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Pixar Pier Pixar Pier will transform the current Paradise Pier area into four new neighborhoods inspired by Pixar stories. The first new neighborhood will be based on "The Incredibles." Additional neighborhoods inspired by "Toy Story" and "Inside Out" will open at a later date. |
| Jan. 08 - Jun. 22 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | California Screamin' As part of the new Pixar Pier area, the California Screamin' attraction will be permanently transformed into the Incredicoaster, with new character moments, scenes, and a new musical score. |
| Jan. 08 - Jun. 22 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Mickey's Fun Wheel The Fun Wheel will be renamed the Pixar Pal-a-Round. It will be re-themed with a new look and each of the 24 gondolas will showcase a different Pixar character. |
| Jan. 08 - Jun. 22 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Games of the Boardwalk New midway games will feature Pixar characters and are expected to include those from "A Bug's Life", "La Luna", and "WALL-E." |
| Jan. 08 - Jun. 22 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Ariel's Grotto Closed for transformation to the Pixar-themed Lamplight Lounge, opening on June 23. |
| Jan. 08 - Jun. 22 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Cove Bar Closed for transformation to the Pixar-themed Lamplight Lounge, opening on June 23. The Cove Bar will re-open briefly from March 16 through May 28. |
| Early 2018 - Fall 2018 | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | World of Disney During the lengthy re-imagining project, half of the store is closed while the other half remains open to guests. The initial remodeling phase of the western half of the store is complete and it has re-opened. The eastern half is now closed. |
| Mar. 02 - Opening April, 2019. | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | King Triton's Carousel Closed for re-theming to Jessie's Critter Carousel as part of the Pixar Pier transformation. Jessie's Critter Carousel is cheduled to open in April, 2019. |
| Mar. 19 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to be a Bug Closed March 19, 2018, to be replaced by the new Marvel Super Heroes area, opening in 2020. |
| Mar. 20 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Marvel Super Heroes-Themed Land The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe. This new land, opening in 2020, will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, in the adjacent space that is currently occupied by "a bug's land." "It's Tough to Be a Bug" closed March 19; the rest of the land will close September 5. |
| Apr. 13 - Late 2018. | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed for refurbishment. |
| Apr. 13 - Feb. 21 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed since 2018 due to undisclosed problems. |
| Apr. 23 - Jun. 07 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Pirates of the Caribbean Closed for refurbishment, including modifications to the auction scene replacing the sale of "brides" with valuables, with the "Red Head" as the auctioneer. |
| May. 03 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for installation of Hyperspace Mountain overlay. |
| May. 30 - No details available | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Downtown Disney West End Closures The following Downtown Disney locations closed in preparation for the construction of a proposed new hotel which has since been canceled. No details on what might be going into the now available retail spaces. AMC Theaters ESPN Zone Rainforest Cafe |
August 2018 | ||
| Aug. 2015 - May. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO opens at Disneyland on May 31. |
| Early 2018 - Fall 2018 | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | World of Disney During the lengthy re-imagining project, half of the store is closed while the other half remains open to guests. The initial remodeling phase of the western half of the store is complete and it has re-opened. The eastern half is now closed. |
| Mar. 02 - Opening April, 2019. | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | King Triton's Carousel Closed for re-theming to Jessie's Critter Carousel as part of the Pixar Pier transformation. Jessie's Critter Carousel is cheduled to open in April, 2019. |
| Mar. 19 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to be a Bug Closed March 19, 2018, to be replaced by the new Marvel Super Heroes area, opening in 2020. |
| Mar. 20 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Marvel Super Heroes-Themed Land The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe. This new land, opening in 2020, will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, in the adjacent space that is currently occupied by "a bug's land." "It's Tough to Be a Bug" closed March 19; the rest of the land will close September 5. |
| Apr. 13 - Late 2018. | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed for refurbishment. |
| Apr. 13 - Feb. 21 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed since 2018 due to undisclosed problems. |
| May. 30 - No details available | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Downtown Disney West End Closures The following Downtown Disney locations closed in preparation for the construction of a proposed new hotel which has since been canceled. No details on what might be going into the now available retail spaces. AMC Theaters ESPN Zone Rainforest Cafe |
| Jul. 30 - Aug. 03 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Pinocchio's Daring Journey Closed for refrbishment. |
| Aug. 06 - Oct. 02 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Enchanted Tiki Room Closed for refurbishment. |
| Aug. 14 - Sep. 27 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Main Street Cinema Closed for refurbishment. |
| Aug. 20 - Sep. 06 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Closed for installation of holiday overlay. |
December 2018 | ||
| Aug. 2015 - May. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO opens at Disneyland on May 31. |
| Mar. 02 - Opening April, 2019. | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | King Triton's Carousel Closed for re-theming to Jessie's Critter Carousel as part of the Pixar Pier transformation. Jessie's Critter Carousel is cheduled to open in April, 2019. |
| Mar. 19 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to be a Bug Closed March 19, 2018, to be replaced by the new Marvel Super Heroes area, opening in 2020. |
| Mar. 20 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Marvel Super Heroes-Themed Land The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe. This new land, opening in 2020, will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, in the adjacent space that is currently occupied by "a bug's land." "It's Tough to Be a Bug" closed March 19; the rest of the land will close September 5. |
| Apr. 13 - Feb. 21 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed since 2018 due to undisclosed problems. |
| May. 30 - No details available | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Downtown Disney West End Closures The following Downtown Disney locations closed in preparation for the construction of a proposed new hotel which has since been canceled. No details on what might be going into the now available retail spaces. AMC Theaters ESPN Zone Rainforest Cafe |
| Sep. 04 - January, 2019 | Disneyland Hotel : Hotels | Tangaroa Terrace Closed for refurbishment and upgrades. Select menu offerings will be available at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar and The Coffee House during this time. |
| Sep. 05 - Permanent Closure | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Bug's Land Closure "A bug's land", including Flik's Fun Fair, will be closing permanently starting September 5. The area will be re-imagined as Marvel Super Heroes land, opening in 2020. |
May 2020 | ||
| Mar. 19 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to be a Bug Closed March 19, 2018, to be replaced by the new Marvel Super Heroes area, opening in 2020. |
| Mar. 20 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Marvel Super Heroes-Themed Land The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe. This new land, opening in 2020, will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, in the adjacent space that is currently occupied by "a bug's land." "It's Tough to Be a Bug" closed March 19; the rest of the land will close September 5. |
| May. 30 - No details available | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Downtown Disney West End Closures The following Downtown Disney locations closed in preparation for the construction of a proposed new hotel which has since been canceled. No details on what might be going into the now available retail spaces. AMC Theaters ESPN Zone Rainforest Cafe |
| Sep. 05 - Permanent Closure | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Bug's Land Closure "A bug's land", including Flik's Fun Fair, will be closing permanently starting September 5. The area will be re-imagined as Marvel Super Heroes land, opening in 2020. |
| Apr. 01 - Returning in 2020 | Buena Vista Street : Disney California Adventure | Red Car Trolley Closed for refurbishment in preparation for the opening of the Marvel Super Heroes land. The Red Car Trolley will return sometime in 2020. |
| 2019 - Early 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (DLR) The first major Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, is coming to Disneyland’s Mickey’s Toontown in Early 2023 as part of the reimagination of Mickey’s Toontown. The ride will be housed in the El CapiTOON Theater, where Mickey and Minnie are premiering their newest short, Perfect Picnic. |
| March 14th, 2020 - July 25th, 2022 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage closed for refurbishment on March 14th, 2020. It will reopen on July 25th, 2022. |
August 2020 | ||
| May. 30 - No details available | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Downtown Disney West End Closures The following Downtown Disney locations closed in preparation for the construction of a proposed new hotel which has since been canceled. No details on what might be going into the now available retail spaces. AMC Theaters ESPN Zone Rainforest Cafe |
| 2019 - Early 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (DLR) The first major Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, is coming to Disneyland’s Mickey’s Toontown in Early 2023 as part of the reimagination of Mickey’s Toontown. The ride will be housed in the El CapiTOON Theater, where Mickey and Minnie are premiering their newest short, Perfect Picnic. |
| March 14th, 2020 - July 25th, 2022 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage closed for refurbishment on March 14th, 2020. It will reopen on July 25th, 2022. |
December 2020 | ||
| May. 30 - No details available | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Downtown Disney West End Closures The following Downtown Disney locations closed in preparation for the construction of a proposed new hotel which has since been canceled. No details on what might be going into the now available retail spaces. AMC Theaters ESPN Zone Rainforest Cafe |
| 2019 - Early 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (DLR) The first major Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, is coming to Disneyland’s Mickey’s Toontown in Early 2023 as part of the reimagination of Mickey’s Toontown. The ride will be housed in the El CapiTOON Theater, where Mickey and Minnie are premiering their newest short, Perfect Picnic. |
| March 14th, 2020 - July 25th, 2022 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage closed for refurbishment on March 14th, 2020. It will reopen on July 25th, 2022. |
May 2024 | ||
| February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | French Market This Disneyland restaurant closed permanently on February 17th, 2023, in order to make way for the NEW Tiana’s Palace restaurant. The new spot will feature food inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. |
| February 17th, 2023 - TBA | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mint Julep Bar The Mint Julep Bar is also closed as Disneyland works on Tiana’s Palace, but it’s going to reopen as part of the new restaurant. |
| May 31st - Late 2024 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Splash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on May 31st, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in late 2024. |
| March 4th - TBA | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Redwood Creek Challenge Trail The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail will close for refurbishment on March 4th, 2024. A reopening date has not been released, yet. |
August 2024 | ||
| February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | French Market This Disneyland restaurant closed permanently on February 17th, 2023, in order to make way for the NEW Tiana’s Palace restaurant. The new spot will feature food inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. |
| February 17th, 2023 - TBA | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mint Julep Bar The Mint Julep Bar is also closed as Disneyland works on Tiana’s Palace, but it’s going to reopen as part of the new restaurant. |
| May 31st - Late 2024 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Splash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on May 31st, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in late 2024. |
| March 4th - TBA | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Redwood Creek Challenge Trail The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail will close for refurbishment on March 4th, 2024. A reopening date has not been released, yet. |
December 2024 | ||
| March 4th - TBA | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Redwood Creek Challenge Trail The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail will close for refurbishment on March 4th, 2024. A reopening date has not been released, yet. |
