All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland during May of 2017, 2018 and 2022
May 2017 | ||
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 |
Jan. 02 - May. 26 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | New Guardians of the Galaxy theme for the Tower of Terror The Tower of Terror will be re-imagined into a new Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction, scheduled to open on May 27,2017 |
Jan. 08 - Fall 2017 | Grand Californian : Hotels | Room Refurbishments Rooms at the Grand Californian will be undergoing refurbishment through the fall of 2017. |
Jan. 20 - Aug. 20 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Main Street Electrical Parade The Main Street Electrical Parade moves from Florida to California for a limited encore engagement at Disneyland in 2017. The parade was originally scheduled to run until June 18, but has been extended through August 20. |
Feb. 03 - End date not yet announced | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Remember...Dreams Come True The Remember...Dreams Come True fireworks show, which celebrated Disneyland's 50th anniversary, returns for weekend performances starting February 3. The show is expected to continue through the spring season. |
Feb. 24 - End date not yet announced | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Red Rose Taverne For a limited time, the Village Haus Restaurant in Fantasyland has been transformed into the Red Rose Taverne, with a menu and decor inspired by the new live action Beauty and the Beast movie. |
Mar. 16 - End date not yet announced | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction 50th Anniversary To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean, special food and beverage items, pirate-themed entertainment and exclusive merchandise will be available starting on March 16. Participating restaurants include Blue Bayou, Cafe Orleans, Royal Street Veranda, Mint Julep Bar, Harbour Galley, and churro cart. |
Apr. 20 - May. 31 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales Sneak Peak The preview of the new Pirates movie is being held in the Sunset Showcase Theater. There is a display of props and costumes in the lobby. |
May. 01 - Re-opening date not yet available. | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Indiana Jones Adventure Closed for refurbishment. |
May. 11 - May. 14 | Resort Wide : Disneyland Resort | Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend May 11-14. Events include the Health and Fitness Expo, Kids Races, and 5K, 10K, and half marathon. |
May. 12 - Indefinite | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Pixar Play Parade Returns to a daily performance schedule starting on May 12. |
May. 15 - Jun. 16 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Monorail Closed for refurbishment |
Shows begin on May 26, 2017 - with multiple shows each day | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | New 'Disney Junior Dance Party' Coming to the Disney Junior Theater "Disney Junior Dance Party," is a live show experience featuring characters and music from the new series "Mickey and the Roadster Racers," as well as "Doc McStuffins," "Sofia the First" and "The Lion Guard." The show premieres on May 26. The current version of the show closes on April 9. |
May. 27 - Sep. 10 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Summer of Heroes Limited time offerings from May 27-September 10 include: Avengers Training Initiative - young recruits assemble with Black Widow and Hawkeye; Black Widow Encounter; Special themed merchandise and food in Hollywood Land |
May. 30 - Jun. 09 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Turtle Talk with Crush Closed for refurbishment |
May. 30 - Jul. 27 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sorcerer's Workshop 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 - Sep. 03 | Resort Wide : Disneyland Resort | Pixar Fest Pixar Fest begins on April 13, 2018. During this limited time event, the Paint the Night parade will return to Disney California Adventure, while the Pixar Play Parade moves to Disneyland, where it will lead off with a new Luxo, Jr. float. Also at Disneyland will be the new "Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular" fireworks show. |
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. |
Event Date - May 3, 2018 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite This after hours party will be held on May 3, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., party guests may enter Disneyland starting at 6:00. Party goers will have the first opportunity to experience new entertainment offerings that begin on May 4, including a character meet and greet with Rey, the "March of First Order", and the return of Hyperspace Mountain. Ticket sales begin March 27 to Annual Passholders, and March 29 to the general public. Tickets are $99/person ages 3 and over. |
May. 03 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for installation of Hyperspace Mountain overlay. |
May. 18 - Jul. 08 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Incredibles 2 Sneak Peek The Sunset Showcase Theater is showing the first 10 minutes of the new Incredibles 2 movie. |
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 |
May 2022 | ||
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. |
Oct. 4, 2021 - Nov. 10th, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Tarzan's Treehouse Tarzan's Treehouse will close for refurbishment beginning October 4th, 2021. Disney has revealed that the attraction is being rethemed to an adapted version of the original Swiss Family Treehouse concept that Walt and his Imagineers envisioned in 1962. |
Mar. 9 - March 19, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey’s Toontown Mickey’s Toontown will close on March 9th, 2022 to make way for a completely reimagined land featuring new attractions, activities, and entertainment. The new land is set to debut in early 2023 and will be a larger space for both “spontaneous family play and parental relaxation.” |
Mar. 14 - Jun. 30 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean will close in Disneyland Park on March 14th, 2022. Disney's website currently states that it will reopen on June 30th, 2022. |
2022 - TBD | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Silly Symphony Swings Silly Symphony Swings is currently closed for refurbishment in Disney California Adventure. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
Apr. 21 - Jun. 3 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Blue Bayou Restaurant Blue Bayou Restaurant, which has a view of Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland Park, will close for refurbishment on April 21st, 2022. Disney has not yet announced a reopening date. |
Apr. 22 - Sep. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Main Street Electrical Parade The Main Street Electrical Parade is closing on September 1st, 2022. |
Apr. 22 - Sep. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Forever Fireworks The Disneyland Forever Fireworks show will end on September 1st, 2022. |
May 2 - TBD | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Animation Academy Animation Academy will close in Disney California Adventure on May 2nd, 2022. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
2022/05/01 - 2022/05/28 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | 2022 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Events Event requires separate ticket. Held on select evenings. |
May 9th - May 12th | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is scheduled to close on May 9th, 2022, for refurbishment and reopen shortly after on May 12th. |
May 9th - May 25 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Golden Zephyr Golden Zephyr is scheduled to close on May 9th, 2022, for refurbishment. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |