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

April 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.
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. 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. 03 - End date not yet announcedDisneyland Park : Disneyland ResortRemember...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. 06 - Apr. 27Fantasyland : Disneyland ParkMatterhorn Bobsleds Closed for refurbishment and addition of Fastpass.
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.
Mar. 10 - Apr. 16Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortDisney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival The expanded Food and Wine Festival will include even more Festival Marketplaces to enjoy this year, plus enhanced Festival-inspired menus at existing restaurants and eateries. Guests will enjoy culinary experiences created for the whole family, including a variety of food, beverage and lifestyle seminars, demonstrations and presentations. The Festival will also feature ticketed events, such as culinary demonstrations, beer, wine and spirit seminars, premium dining events and demonstrations by celebrity chefs such as Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Duff Goldman and Keegan Gerhard.
Mar. 16 - End date not yet announcedNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkPirates 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. 31Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventurePirates 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.

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

April 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.
April 3rd - Jul. 01Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortBig 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 - 2023/04/26Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
April 17, 2023 - June 2ndFantasyland : Disneyland ParkMatterhorn Bobsleds Starting April 17th, 2023, the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be CLOSED for refurbishment
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.”

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.