All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland Park, Downtown Disney or Tomorrowland in Disneyland during May and August of 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2024

May 2016

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Nov. 16 - TBATomorrowland : Disneyland ParkSeason 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.
Early 2016 - PERMANENT CLOSUREDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyHouse 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.
Early 2016 - May 6Adventureland : Disneyland ParkJungle Cruise Reopens May 6 after an extensive refurbishment.
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. 11 - May. 06Adventureland : Disneyland ParkJungle Cruise Removal of holiday overlay and refurbishment.
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURETomorrowland : Disneyland ParkAvengers Super Hero HQ Final Day is April 2. The character Meet-and-Greet, featuring Captain America and Spider-Man, will move to Disney California Adventure starting on April 3.
Apr. 11 - May. 19Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkDisneyland Monorail Closed.
Apr. 18 - May. 06Fantasyland : Disneyland ParkMatterhorn Bobsleds Refurbishment
May. 09 - May. 13New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkBlue Bayou Refurbishment
May. 09 - May. 15New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkPirates of the Caribbean Refurbishment
May. 16 - Jun. 09Adventureland : Disneyland ParkTarzan's Treehouse Refurbishment
May. 23 - May. 26Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkGalactic Grill Refurbishment - presumably to remove the Star Wars overlay.

August 2016

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Nov. 16 - TBATomorrowland : Disneyland ParkSeason 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.
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.
Jun. 16 - Aug. 13Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortDisneyland All-American College Band This talented group of college students performs Tuesdays-Sundays for about 10 weeks during the summer. Performances are in various areas in both parks, and include a jazz set as well as marching band performances.
Aug. 22 - Sep. 08New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Short refurbishment to apply the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay for the Halloween and Christmas seasons. Re-opens on September 9.
Aug. 22 - Sep. 29Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland ParkGreat Moments with Mr. Lincoln Refurbishment.

May 2018

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
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.
Early 2018 - Fall 2018Downtown Disney : Downtown DisneyWorld 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.
Apr. 23 - Jun. 07New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkPirates 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, 2018Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortDisneyland 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. 03Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkSpace Mountain Closed for installation of Hyperspace Mountain overlay.
May. 30 - No details availableDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyDowntown 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

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
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.
Early 2018 - Fall 2018Downtown Disney : Downtown DisneyWorld 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.
May. 30 - No details availableDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyDowntown 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. 03Fantasyland : Disneyland ParkPinocchio's Daring Journey Closed for refrbishment.
Aug. 06 - Oct. 02Adventureland : Disneyland ParkEnchanted Tiki Room Closed for refurbishment.
Aug. 14 - Sep. 27Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland ParkMain Street Cinema Closed for refurbishment.
Aug. 20 - Sep. 06New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Closed for installation of holiday overlay.

May 2020

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
May. 30 - No details availableDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyDowntown 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
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.

August 2020

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
May. 30 - No details availableDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyDowntown 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
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.

May 2024

2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
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.
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.

August 2024

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.
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.