All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney California Adventure or Disneyland Park in Disneyland during January and August of 2017, 2020 and 2023

January 2017

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.
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. 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. 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.

August 2017

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.
Feb. 24 - End date not yet announcedFantasyland : Disneyland ParkRed 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.
May. 27 - Sep. 10Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortSummer 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
Aug. 14 - Aug. 17Frontierland : Disneyland ParkBig Thunder Mountain Railroad Closed for refurbishment
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.
Aug. 21 - Sep. 09Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland ParkLittle Red Wagon Closed for Refurbishment
Aug. 21 - Sep. 14Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkSpace Mountain Closed for refurbishment and installation of Ghost Galaxy overlay.
Aug. 21 - Dec. 20Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureGoofy's Sky School Closed for refurbishment
Aug. 28 - Sep. 14New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Closed for installation of holiday overlay.
Aug. 28 - Aug. 31Frontierland : Disneyland ParkFrontierland Shootin' Exposition Closed for refurbishment

January 2020

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.
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.
Jan. 07 - Feb. 09Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortLunar New Year Celebration In January and February each year, Disney California Adventure celebrates the Lunar New Year.
Jan. 17Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge : Disneyland ParkRise of the Resistance Opens Second attraction/ride in Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens!
January 21, 2020 - March 2020Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortHaunted Mansion Disneyland Park's Haunted Mansion to close for 2+ months for interior and exterior refresh, mechanical refurbishment

August 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.
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.
Summer 2020Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortAvengers 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.

January 2023

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.
Oct. 4, 2021 - Nov. 10th, 2023Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortTarzan'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, 2023Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMickey’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.”
January 9th - January 18thDisneyland Park : Disneyland Resort"it's a small world" Holiday "it's a small world" Holiday will close January 9th, 2023 to reopen as "it's a small world"
2023/01/11 - 2023/02/16Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort2023 Lunar New Year
January 24 - February 3Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMickey's PhilharMagic Mickey's PhilharMagic will close for a short refurbishment in Disneyland Park on January 24th, 2023.

August 2023

Oct. 4, 2021 - Nov. 10th, 2023Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortTarzan'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.
January 9th - January 18thDisneyland Park : Disneyland Resort"it's a small world" Holiday "it's a small world" Holiday will close January 9th, 2023 to reopen as "it's a small world"
February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this locationDisneyland Park : Disneyland ResortFrench 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 - TBADisneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMint 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.
April 2023 - September 5thNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkFantasmic! During a spring performance of Fantasmic! in Disneyland, the Maleficent dragon (who is supposed to breathe fire during the show) caught on fire. After the incident, the show was suspended indefinitely and Disney released a statement that it would temporarily suspend fire effects at select shows GLOBALLY “out of an abundance of caution.”
May 31st - Late 2024Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortSplash 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, 2023Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort2023 Oogie Boogie Bash After hours party held select nights in September and October. Requires separate ticket.
June 30th, 2023 - August 31st, 2023Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortRogers - The Musical Rogers: The Musical was first featured in the show Hawkeye. The show started off as a fictional Broadway musical but now it has come to life…for REAL. According to Disney, this new show explores “universal themes of heroism, romance, and self-discovery” and is an “exhilarating and heartfelt experience for Super Hero fans, theater enthusiasts, and families alike.”
July 5th - September 1stDisneyland Park : Disneyland ResortDisneyland Monorail The Disneyland Monorail is set to close for refurbishment beginning July 5th, 2023. A reopening date has not yet been announced.
July 17th - August 18thPixar Pier : Disney California AdventureToy Story Midway Mania Closed during routine maintenance and refurbishment
July 24th, 2023 - August 11th, 2023Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortMr. Toad's Wild Ride Mr. Toad's Wild Ride will close for refurbishment starting on July 24th
July 31st - TBAGrizzly Peak : Disney California AdventureRedwood Creek Challenge Trail Closed for refurbishment.
August 14th - August 31stDisneyland Park : Disneyland ResortHaunted Mansion Haunted Mansion Holiday will close on August 14th, 2023 for it's holiday overlay
Aug 24th, 2023 - Aug 26th, 2023Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortParadise Garden Grill Closed for refurbishment.