All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland during January of 2017, 2019 and 2021

January 2017

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
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
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.
Jan. 02 - May. 26Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureNew 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. 05 - Jan. 08Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortDia de Reyes Three Kings Day celebration is held around January 6. Special demonstrations and food items available.
Jan. 08 - Spring 2017Grand Californian : HotelsGrand California Pool Area Refurbishment All pools at the Grand Californian are closed while the entire pool and cabana area is refurbished. To minimize guest disruption, any activities that may create noise will not start before 9:00 a.m. Guests may use the pools and waterslides at the Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel. Shuttle service from the entrance to the Grand Californian to the other resorts is available for those wishing to use the pools.
Jan. 08 - Fall 2017Grand Californian : HotelsRoom Refurbishments Rooms at the Grand Californian will be undergoing refurbishment through the fall of 2017.
Jan. 09 - Jan. 19New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Closed January 9-19 for removal of holiday overlay.
Jan. 09 - Feb. 02Adventureland : Disneyland ParkJungle Cruise Closed January 9 - February 2 for refurbishment and removal of holiday overlay.
Jan. 09 - Mar. 22Grizzly Peak : Disney California AdventureGrizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment
Jan. 12 - Jan. 15Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortStar Wars Half Marathon Weekend - the Light Side Weekend events include the Health and Fitness Expo, 5K, 10K, half marathon, Kids races, and Rebel Challenge
Jan. 16 - Feb. 13Disneyland Hotel : HotelsMonorail Pool Refurbishment The Monorail Pool, Red Monorail slide and Yellow Monorail are closed for refurbishment.
Jan. 17 - Feb. 23Grizzly Peak : Disney California AdventureRedwood Creek Challenge Trail Closed January 17 for refurbishment.
Jan. 20 - Feb. 05Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortLunar New Year Celebration Special foods and merchandise, live performances by local community groups, and unique character meet and greet opportunities. A new World of Color pre-show called "Hurry Home," will tell the story of a Little Lantern journeying home to join its family for the Lunar New Year celebration.
Jan. 20 - Aug. 20Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMain 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.
Jan. 22 - Feb. 02Fantasyland : Disneyland Park"it's a small world" Closed January 22 - February 2 for removal of holiday overlay.

January 2019

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Aug. 2015 - May. 31Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortStar 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 AdventureKing 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 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.
Apr. 13 - Feb. 21Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureWorld of Color Closed since 2018 due to undisclosed problems.
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. 04 - January, 2019Disneyland Hotel : HotelsTangaroa 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 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.
Nov. 09 - Jan. 06Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortHolidays at Disneyland The holiday season at the Disneyland Resort will be celebrated from November 9, 2018 through January 6, 2019.
January 2019 - May. 24Fantasyland : Disneyland ParkSleeping Beauty Castle Closed for refurbishment. The castle walkthrough will close on Jan. 17. The accessible "Enchanted Chamber" experience is also closed.
Jan. 07 - Jan. 17New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Closed for removal of holiday overlay.
Jan. 07 - Apr. 04Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkAstro Orbitor Closed for refurbishment
Jan. 07 - Mar. 28Grizzly Peak : Disney California AdventureGrizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment
Jan. 22 - Jan. 31Fantasyland : Disneyland Park"it's a small world" Holiday Closed for removal of holiday overlay.
Jan. 22 - Mar. 07Frontierland : Disneyland ParkSailing Ship Columbia Closed for refurbishment.
Jan. 25 - Feb. 17Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortDisney California Adventure Lunar New Year 2019 Lunar New Year will be celebrated at Disney California Adventure from January 25 through February 17. Special entertainment includes Mulan's New Year Procession which will also feature the Three Little Pigs in recognition of the Year of the Pig. During the 24-day celebration special foods, merchandise, and cultural performances will also be available.
Jan. 27 - Feb. 02Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureGolden Zephyr Closed for refurbishment.

January 2021

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
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
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.
March 14th, 2020 - July 25th, 2022Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortFinding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage closed for refurbishment on March 14th, 2020. It will reopen on July 25th, 2022.