All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Park or Downtown Disney in Disneyland during March, May, August, September and October of 2018 and 2024
March 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. 02 - Apr. 13 | Critter Country : Disneyland Park | Splash Mountain Closed for refurbishment |
Jan. 05 - Mar. 06 | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is a hyper-reality experience coming to Downtown Disney that will allow guests to walk through the Star Wars universe, combining physical sets with real-time interactive special effects. In groups of four, teams will go undercover as Stormtroopers to capture Imperial intelligence vital to the rebellion's survival. Tickets are on sale at http://www.thevoid.com |
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. |
Jan. 08 - Apr. 26 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Dumbo the Flying Elephant Closed for refurbishment, including queue relocation and construction of a shade structure |
Jan. 08 - Late winter 2018 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Replacement of Main Street Trolley Tracks The trolley tracks will be completely replaced and new brickwork will be incorporated. |
Jan. 08 - Mar. 15 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Main Street Vehicles Unavailable due to the trolley track replacement project. |
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. |
Feb. 05 - Mar. 01 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Casey Jr. Circus Train Closed for refurbishment. |
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. 02 - Apr. 12 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival The Festival expands to a six-week run this year, from March 2-April 12, 2018. The Disney Family of Wines Dinner will be a new Signature Event. |
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 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. |
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 |
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. |
September 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 |
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. |
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. |
Sep. 06 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for installation of holiday overlay. |
Sep. 07 - Fall 2018 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Remember...Dreams Come True Disneyland's 50th anniversary fireworks show returns for a limited time with performances on select nights starting 9/7/18. |
Sep. 10 - Sep. 13 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Sailing Ship Columbia Closed for refurbishment. |
Sep. 10 - Sep. 16 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Golden Zephyr Closed for refurbishment. |
Sep. 19 - Oct. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey's Halloween Party Mickey's Halloween Party takes place at Disneyland on select nights in September and October. Entertainment includes trick-or-treating, special character greetings, the Frightfully Fun Parade led by the Headless Horseman, and the Halloween Screams fireworks show. |
Sep. 24 - Sep. 28 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island Closed for refurbishment. |
October 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 - 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 |
Aug. 06 - Oct. 02 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Enchanted Tiki Room Closed for refurbishment. |
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. |
Sep. 07 - Fall 2018 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Remember...Dreams Come True Disneyland's 50th anniversary fireworks show returns for a limited time with performances on select nights starting 9/7/18. |
Sep. 19 - Oct. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey's Halloween Party Mickey's Halloween Party takes place at Disneyland on select nights in September and October. Entertainment includes trick-or-treating, special character greetings, the Frightfully Fun Parade led by the Headless Horseman, and the Halloween Screams fireworks show. |
March 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. |
February 26th - March 2nd | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Radiator Springs Racers Radiator Springs Racers will close for refurbishment on February 26th and will reopen on March 2nd. |
2024-02-17 - 2024-04-23 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival |
March 4th - TBA | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | IncrediCoaster The IncrediCoaster will be closing for a refurbishment on March 4th. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
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. |
March 4th - March 8th | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Astro Orbiter The Astro Orbiter will close starting March 4th or a refurbishment and will reopen on March 8th. |
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. |
2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite |
Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
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. |
Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
September 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. |
Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
October 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. |
Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |