All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland during March, May, July, August and September of 2020 and 2023
March 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. |
2021 - May 28th | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic reopened in Disneyland Park on May 28th. |
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. |
January 21, 2020 - March 2020 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Haunted Mansion Disneyland Park's Haunted Mansion to close for 2+ months for interior and exterior refresh, mechanical refurbishment |
February 24 expected - March expected | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Jessie's Critter Carousel General refurbishment; details unknown |
Feb. 28 - Apr. 21 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Festival Marketplaces will showcase foods and beverages inspired by California cuisine. In addition, Festival-inspired menus and menu items will be available at existing restaurants. The Festival includes family-friendly seminars and culinary demonstrations, and live musical entertainment. |
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 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. |
2021 - May 28th | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic reopened in Disneyland Park on May 28th. |
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. |
July 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 |
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. |
2021 - May 28th | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic reopened in Disneyland Park on May 28th. |
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. |
Summer 2020 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus Phase 1 Opens When you visit Avengers Campus you will become part of an interconnected story that includes California Adventure, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. On each campus the Avengers will be looking for and recruiting people to join them. |
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 |
2021 - May 28th | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic reopened in Disneyland Park on May 28th. |
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. |
Summer 2020 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus Phase 1 Opens When you visit Avengers Campus you will become part of an interconnected story that includes California Adventure, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. On each campus the Avengers will be looking for and recruiting people to join them. |
September 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 |
2021 - May 28th | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic reopened in Disneyland Park on May 28th. |
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. |
Summer 2020 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus Phase 1 Opens When you visit Avengers Campus you will become part of an interconnected story that includes California Adventure, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. On each campus the Avengers will be looking for and recruiting people to join them. |
March 2023 | ||
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.” |
February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
April 3rd - Jul. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close for refurbishment starting April 3rd, 2023. A reopening date has not been announced at this time. |
2023/03/03 - 2023/04/26 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival |
April 17, 2023 - Re-opening date not yet available. | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn Bobsleds Starting April 17th, 2023, the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be CLOSED for refurbishment at Disneyland Resort. Disney hasn’t announced when the Matterhorn Bobsleds will reopen post-refurbishment. The Disneyland refurbishment calendar currently only goes through April 21st, 2023, and the ride continues to be listed as closed for refurbishment on that date. |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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 2023 | ||
February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
April 3rd - Jul. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close for refurbishment starting April 3rd, 2023. A reopening date has not been announced at this time. |
April 17, 2023 - Re-opening date not yet available. | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn Bobsleds Starting April 17th, 2023, the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be CLOSED for refurbishment at Disneyland Resort. Disney hasn’t announced when the Matterhorn Bobsleds will reopen post-refurbishment. The Disneyland refurbishment calendar currently only goes through April 21st, 2023, and the ride continues to be listed as closed for refurbishment on that date. |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
June 5th, 2023 - June 16th, 2023 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Mr. Toad's Wild Ride will close for refurbishment starting on June 5th |
June 5th, 2023 - TBA | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Peter Pan's Flight Peter Pan's Flight will close for refurbishment starting on June 5th |
May 29th - July 2nd | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Boudin Bread Cart Boudin Bread Cart in Disney California Adventure's Pacific Wharf is closed May 29th, 2023 with a reopening date on July 2nd, 2023. |
July 2023 | ||
February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
April 3rd - Jul. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close for refurbishment starting April 3rd, 2023. A reopening date has not been announced at this time. |
April 17, 2023 - Re-opening date not yet available. | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn Bobsleds Starting April 17th, 2023, the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be CLOSED for refurbishment at Disneyland Resort. Disney hasn’t announced when the Matterhorn Bobsleds will reopen post-refurbishment. The Disneyland refurbishment calendar currently only goes through April 21st, 2023, and the ride continues to be listed as closed for refurbishment on that date. |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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 29th - July 2nd | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Boudin Bread Cart Boudin Bread Cart in Disney California Adventure's Pacific Wharf is closed May 29th, 2023 with a reopening date on July 2nd, 2023. |
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. |
May 31st - July 2nd | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Pacific Wharf Distribution Co Boudin Bread Cart in Disney California Adventure's Pacific Wharf is closed May 31st, 2023 with a reopening date on July 2nd, 2023. |
September 5th, 2023 - October 31st, 2023 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash After hours party held select nights in September and October. Requires separate ticket. |
July 5th - TBA | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Soarin' Starting July 5th, 2023, Soarin', in Disney's California Adventure, will be closed for refurbishment with reopening date yet to be announced |
July 5th - TBA | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Monorail The Disneyland Monorail is set to close for refurbishment beginning July 5th, 2023. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
August 2023 | ||
February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
April 17, 2023 - Re-opening date not yet available. | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn Bobsleds Starting April 17th, 2023, the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be CLOSED for refurbishment at Disneyland Resort. Disney hasn’t announced when the Matterhorn Bobsleds will reopen post-refurbishment. The Disneyland refurbishment calendar currently only goes through April 21st, 2023, and the ride continues to be listed as closed for refurbishment on that date. |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
September 5th, 2023 - October 31st, 2023 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash After hours party held select nights in September and October. Requires separate ticket. |
July 5th - TBA | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Soarin' Starting July 5th, 2023, Soarin', in Disney's California Adventure, will be closed for refurbishment with reopening date yet to be announced |
July 5th - TBA | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Monorail The Disneyland Monorail is set to close for refurbishment beginning July 5th, 2023. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
September 2023 | ||
February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
April 17, 2023 - Re-opening date not yet available. | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn Bobsleds Starting April 17th, 2023, the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be CLOSED for refurbishment at Disneyland Resort. Disney hasn’t announced when the Matterhorn Bobsleds will reopen post-refurbishment. The Disneyland refurbishment calendar currently only goes through April 21st, 2023, and the ride continues to be listed as closed for refurbishment on that date. |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | 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. |
September 5th, 2023 - October 31st, 2023 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash After hours party held select nights in September and October. Requires separate ticket. |