All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney or Tomorrowland in Disneyland during August, September and November of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2024
August 2016 | ||
| January 2015 - N/A | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Muppet*Vision 3D closed indefinitely. The theater has been renamed the Sunset Showcase. From July 1- August 14 the theater will host a preview of Pete's Dragon. |
| Nov. 16 - TBA | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Season of the Force Star Wars overlay, featuring Star Wars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, Path of the Jedi, and Star Wars-inspired foods at The Galactic Grill. |
| Jul. 01 - Aug. 14 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sneak peek of Pete's Dragon at Sunset Showcase Theater This sneak peek of the movie features in-theater special effects. |
| Aug. 08 - Aug. 26 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | King Triton's Carousel Refurbishment |
| Aug. 29 - Sep. 01 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Twilight Zone Tower of Tower Refurbishment |
September 2016 | ||
| Aug. 29 - Sep. 01 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Twilight Zone Tower of Tower Refurbishment |
| Sep. 06 - Sep. 08 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Hyperspace Mountain Closed for seasonal conversion to Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. Ghost Galaxy opens September 9, and runs through October 31. |
| Sep. 06 - Sep. 28 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Ariel's Undersea Adventure Closed for refurbishment |
| Sep. 06 - Oct. 02 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | AP Days at Disney California Adventure AP Days will take place at Disney California Adventure from September 6-October 2. Special events for Annual Passholders include Disney character appearances, a series of AP buttons and recipe cards (a new one each Monday while supplies last), color/crafting opportunities for kids, and special merchandise. |
| Sep. 26 - Sep. 27 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Goofy's Sky School Refurbishment |
November 2016 | ||
| Oct. 07 - Nov. 06 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Dr. Strange Sneak Peek Sneak peak, complete with special effects, in the Sunset Showcase Theater. The movie opens on November 4, 2016. |
| Oct. 14 - Nov. 27 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Moana Sneak Peek A 3-D preview of the upcoming movie "Moana" is held in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" theater. The movie opens on November 23, 2016. |
| Nov. 01 - Nov. 02 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for removal of Ghost Galaxy overlay |
| Nov. 10 - Jan. 08 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Festival 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. 08 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color - Season of Light This new World of Color show celebrates the season with holiday music and memorable moments from Disney animated movies. |
August 2017 | ||
| May. 27 - Sep. 10 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Summer 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. 21 - Sep. 14 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for refurbishment and installation of Ghost Galaxy overlay. |
| Aug. 21 - Dec. 20 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Goofy's Sky School Closed for refurbishment |
September 2017 | ||
| May. 27 - Sep. 10 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Summer 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. 21 - Sep. 14 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for refurbishment and installation of Ghost Galaxy overlay. |
| Aug. 21 - Dec. 20 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Goofy's Sky School Closed for refurbishment |
| Sep. 05 - Sep. 06 | Condor Flats : Disney California Adventure | Soarin' Around the World Closed for refurbishment |
| Sep. 05 - Sep. 21 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Monsters, Inc., Mike and Sulley to the Rescue Closed for refurbishment |
| Sep. 11 - Re-opening date not yet available. | Condor Flats : Disney California Adventure | Smokejumpers Grill Closed for refurbishment. |
| Sep. 15 - Nov. 02 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Plaza de la Familia - A Celebration of Disney*Pixar's 'Coco' Held in Paradise Gardens from September 15-November 2, Plaza de la Familia will feature storytellers and original songs from "Coco" performed by dancers and musicians. Throughout the days guests can also enjoy Mariachi music, a photo location and a menu of Mexican foods. |
| Sep. 15 - Oct. 31 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark During Halloween Time, each night starting at 6:00 and until park closing, the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction becomes Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark. The attraction features new visuals and a new song by Tyler Bates. |
| Sep. 18 - Sep. 22 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Closed for refurbishment |
| Sep. 25 - Sep. 26 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Closed for refurbishment |
November 2017 | ||
| Aug. 21 - Dec. 20 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Goofy's Sky School Closed for refurbishment |
| Sep. 15 - Nov. 02 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Plaza de la Familia - A Celebration of Disney*Pixar's 'Coco' Held in Paradise Gardens from September 15-November 2, Plaza de la Familia will feature storytellers and original songs from "Coco" performed by dancers and musicians. Throughout the days guests can also enjoy Mariachi music, a photo location and a menu of Mexican foods. |
| Oct. 06 - Closing date unknown | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sneak Peek of "Thor: Ragnarok" The Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywoodland will feature a sneak peek of the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok film, which opens in theaters on November 3. |
| Oct. 23 - Nov. 02 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to be a Bug Closed for refurbishment |
| Nov. 01 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for removal of Ghost Galaxy holiday overlay |
| Nov. 03 - Jan. 07 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Sneak Peek of "Coco" A sneak peek with enhanced effects of the film "Coco" will be shown in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" Theater. The movie opens in theaters on November 22. |
| Nov. 10 - Jan. 07 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Festival of Holidays Returns for the 2017 holiday season with special entertainment and food and beverage kiosks celebrating holiday traditions around the world. |
August 2018 | ||
| 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 |
September 2018 | ||
| 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 |
| 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. 10 - Sep. 16 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Golden Zephyr Closed for refurbishment. |
November 2018 | ||
| 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 |
| 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. |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
November 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 |
August 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 | ||
| 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! |
November 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. |
| 2024-02-17 - 2025-01-01 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park |
