All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland during September and November of 2016 and 2019

September 2016

Jan. 10 - Jul. 29Frontierland : Disneyland ParkRivers 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. 22 - Sep. 08New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Short refurbishment to apply the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay for the Halloween and Christmas seasons. Re-opens on September 9.
Aug. 22 - Sep. 29Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland ParkGreat Moments with Mr. Lincoln Refurbishment.
Aug. 29 - Sep. 01Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureTwilight Zone Tower of Tower Refurbishment
September 1 - 4Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortDisneyland Half Marathon Weekend September 1-4. Events include the Health and Fitness Expo, Kids Races, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The 5K, 10K, and Kids Races are sold out, but registration is still open for the half marathon and the Dumbo Double Dare.
Sep. 06 - Sep. 08Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkHyperspace Mountain Closed for seasonal conversion to Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. Ghost Galaxy opens September 9, and runs through October 31.
Sep. 06 - Sep. 28Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureAriel's Undersea Adventure Closed for refurbishment
Sep. 06 - Oct. 02Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortAP Days at Disney California Adventure AP Days will take place at Disney California Adventure from September 6-October 2. Special events for Annual Passholders include Disney character appearances, a series of AP buttons and recipe cards (a new one each Monday while supplies last), color/crafting opportunities for kids, and special merchandise.
Sep. 09 - Oct. 31Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortHalloween Time Special decorations, food items, and character costumes in both theme parks. The Haunted Mansion gets its seasonal makeover to Haunted Mansion Holiday.
Sep. 11 - Sep. 15Paradise Pier Hotel : HotelsParadise Pool and Spa Closed for refurbishment
Sep. 12 - Sep. 14Adventureland : Disneyland ParkIndiana Jones Adventure Closed for refurbishment
Sep. 12 - Sep. 18Toontown : Disneyland ParkDonald's Boat Closed for refurbishment
Sep. 19 - Sep. 21Toontown : Disneyland ParkGadget's Go Coaster Refurbishment
Sep. 23 - Oct. 31Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMickey's Halloween Party Takes place at Disneyland Park on 17 selected nights on September and October, starting on September 23 with the final party on October 31. This not-so-scary Halloween party is a fun-filled evening for the whole family. In addition to trick-or-treating around the park, costumed character greetings, and Mickey's Halloween Party Character Cavalcade, the event also provides exclusive viewing of the Halloween Screams fireworks show. New this year: the Headless Horseman rides on Main Street prior to the Character Cavalcade.
Sep. 26 - Sep. 27Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureGoofy's Sky School Refurbishment

November 2016

Jan. 10 - Jul. 29Frontierland : Disneyland ParkRivers 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. 15Paradise Pier Hotel : HotelsParadise Pool and Spa Closed for refurbishment
Oct. 03 - Nov. 03Critter Country : Disneyland ParkCritter Country Refurbishment All Critter Country attractions and locations, including Splash Mountain, Winnie the Pooh and Friends, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Pooh Corner, and The Briar Patch, are closed for refurbishment.
Oct. 07 - Nov. 06Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureDr. Strange Sneak Peek Sneak peak, complete with special effects, in the Sunset Showcase Theater. The movie opens on November 4, 2016.
Oct. 14 - Nov. 27a bug's land : Disney California AdventureMoana Sneak Peek A 3-D preview of the upcoming movie "Moana" is held in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" theater. The movie opens on November 23, 2016.
Oct. 24 - Nov. 09Fantasyland : Disneyland Park"it's a small world" Closed for installation of holiday overlay
Nov. 01 - Nov. 02Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkSpace Mountain Closed for removal of Ghost Galaxy overlay
Nov. 01 - Nov. 09Adventureland : Disneyland ParkJungle Cruise Closed for installation of "Jingle Cruise" holiday overlay.
Nov. 10 - Nov. 13Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortSuper Heroes Half Marathon Weekend November 10-13. Events include the Health and Fitness Expo, Kids Races, Captain America 5K, Dr. Strange 10K, Half Marathon, and Infinity Gauntlet Challenge. Registration is still open for some events.
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2016/09/new_merriment_coming_to_the_di.html - Jan. 08Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortHolidays at the Disneyland Resort Festive decorations resort-wide, including Christmas trees and gingerbread houses. Holiday parade and fireworks show in Disneyland, and the new World of Color - Winter Dreams and Festival of Holidays celebration in Disney California Adventure. Holiday themed versions of Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, and "it's a small world". Special treats and menu items in both theme parks. Meet and Greet opportunities with holiday costumed characters and Santa Claus. Ice skating rink in Downtown Disney.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortFestival of Holidays Celebrate holidays around the world from November 10, 2017-January 7, 2018. Daily activities around Disney California Adventure include festival themed food and beverage booths, performances by guest musical groups, and the returning Viva Navidad! celebration.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureWorld of Color - Season of Light This new World of Color show celebrates the season with holiday music and memorable moments from Disney animated movies.
Nov. 11 - Jan. 01Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortPaint the Night Parade The Paint the Night Parade will return to Disneyland on select nights during the holiday season. Performance dates are currently on the Disneyland calendar are November 18-27, December 2-4, December 9-11. It's expected that the parade will run daily from December 16-January 1.

September 2019

Mar. 19 - Opening 2020a bug's land : Disney California AdventureIt'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 2020a bug's land : Disney California AdventureMarvel 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 availableDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyDowntown 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 Closurea bug's land : Disney California AdventureBug'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 2020Buena Vista Street : Disney California AdventureRed 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 2023Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMickey & 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.
Early September - HalloweenResort Wide : Disneyland ResortHalloween Time 2019 Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort with seasonal decor, attraction overlays, special food and merchandise, and Mickey's Halloween Party.

November 2019

Mar. 19 - Opening 2020a bug's land : Disney California AdventureIt'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 2020a bug's land : Disney California AdventureMarvel 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 availableDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyDowntown 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 Closurea bug's land : Disney California AdventureBug'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 2020Buena Vista Street : Disney California AdventureRed 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 2023Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMickey & 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.
Nov. 08 - Jan. 06Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortDisney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2019 The Festival of Holidays celebrates holiday traditions around the world with food, beverages, and entertainment.