All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney California Adventure or Downtown Disney in Disneyland during February, March, June and September of 2016, 2017 and 2021
February 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. |
Early 2015 - Mar. 07 | Cars Land : Disney California Adventure | Luigi's Flying Tires Will be replaced by Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters. Scheduled to open 3/7/16. |
Feb. 15 - Mar. 15 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Grizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment. |
Early 2016 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | House of Blues Relocating The House of Blues has announced plans to relocate in 2016. Citing a need for expansion, the House of Blues will be moving to GardenWalk Mall of Anaheim. The Downtown Disney location closes on May 31, 2016. |
Jan. 04 - May. 01 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to Be a Bug Closed for installation of Jungle Book preview. Preview opens March 18, and will run for an unspecified period of time. The movie opens in theaters on April 15. |
Jan. 10 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Aladdin "Disney's Aladdin -- A Musical Spectacular" closed on January 10, 2016, after nearly 14,000 shows since its debut in January 2003. The story of "Frozen" will take Aladdin's place in an all-new theatrical production opening May 27,2016 at the Hyperion Theater. |
Jan. 19 - Feb. 01 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color |
March 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. |
Early 2015 - Mar. 07 | Cars Land : Disney California Adventure | Luigi's Flying Tires Will be replaced by Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters. Scheduled to open 3/7/16. |
Feb. 15 - Mar. 15 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Grizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment. |
Early 2016 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | House of Blues Relocating The House of Blues has announced plans to relocate in 2016. Citing a need for expansion, the House of Blues will be moving to GardenWalk Mall of Anaheim. The Downtown Disney location closes on May 31, 2016. |
Jan. 04 - May. 01 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to Be a Bug Closed for installation of Jungle Book preview. Preview opens March 18, and will run for an unspecified period of time. The movie opens in theaters on April 15. |
Jan. 10 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Aladdin "Disney's Aladdin -- A Musical Spectacular" closed on January 10, 2016, after nearly 14,000 shows since its debut in January 2003. The story of "Frozen" will take Aladdin's place in an all-new theatrical production opening May 27,2016 at the Hyperion Theater. |
Mar. 18 - Apr. 15 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Jungle Book Sneak Peek The Bugs Land theater is showing a sneak peek of The Jungle Book, which opens on April 15. |
June 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. |
Apr. 11 - Jun. 09 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Silly Symphony Swings Refurbishment |
May. 06 - Jun. 12 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sneak Peak of Alice Through the Looking Glass Starting on May 6, the preview of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater (formerly Muppets Theater). |
May. 13 - Jun. 17 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Grad Nites Grad Nites are a private event taking place at Disney California Adventure on select nights in May and June from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The dates for 2016 are: May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 31 June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 DCA closes at 9:00 p.m. on all party evenings. |
Jun. 17 | Condor Flats : Disney California Adventure | Soarin' Around the World Opens Soarin' Around the World, with a new film featuring spectacular aerial scenes from all over the world, opens on June 17, 2016. |
September 2016 | ||
Aug. 29 - Sep. 01 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Twilight Zone Tower of Tower Refurbishment |
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 |
February 2017 | ||
Jan. 02 - May. 26 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | New 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. 09 - Mar. 22 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Grizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment |
Jan. 17 - Feb. 23 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Closed January 17 for refurbishment. |
Jan. 20 - Feb. 05 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Lunar 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. |
Feb. 06 - Mar. 05 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Mickey's Fun Wheel Closed for refurbishment. |
Feb. 10 - Mar. 19 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Beauty and the Beast Sneak Peek The Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land hosts an extended sneak peek at the upcoming live action film, "Beauty and the Beast". The sneak peak will feature special in-theater effects. Props and costumes will be on display in the lobby. The film, starring Emma Watson as Belle, opens in theaters on March 17. |
Feb. 21 - Mar. 05 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed for refurbishment. |
March 2017 | ||
Jan. 02 - May. 26 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | New 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. 09 - Mar. 22 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Grizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment |
Feb. 06 - Mar. 05 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Mickey's Fun Wheel Closed for refurbishment. |
Feb. 10 - Mar. 19 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Beauty and the Beast Sneak Peek The Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land hosts an extended sneak peek at the upcoming live action film, "Beauty and the Beast". The sneak peak will feature special in-theater effects. Props and costumes will be on display in the lobby. The film, starring Emma Watson as Belle, opens in theaters on March 17. |
Feb. 21 - Mar. 05 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed for refurbishment. |
Mar. 10 - Apr. 16 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney 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. |
June 2017 | ||
Shows begin on May 26, 2017 - with multiple shows each day | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | New 'Disney Junior Dance Party' Coming to the Disney Junior Theater "Disney Junior Dance Party," is a live show experience featuring characters and music from the new series "Mickey and the Roadster Racers," as well as "Doc McStuffins," "Sofia the First" and "The Lion Guard." The show premieres on May 26. The current version of the show closes on April 9. |
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 |
May. 30 - Jun. 09 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Turtle Talk with Crush Closed for refurbishment |
May. 30 - Jul. 27 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sorcerer's Workshop 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 - 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. |
February 2021 | ||
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 |
March 2021 | ||
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 |
Mar. 18 - April 5 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | A Touch of Disney Disneyland's "A Touch of Disney" event is a separately ticketed event in Disney California Adventure running Thursdays through Mondays from 12PM-8PM. |
June 2021 | ||
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 |
Jun. 04 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus -- Grand Opening |
September 2021 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet |