All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland Park or Downtown Disney in Disneyland during January and February of 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023
January 2015 | ||
Early 2015 - Apr. 10 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Magic Eye Theater The theater house the sneak preview of the upcoming film "Tomorrowland." This sneak peek will play every 15-20 minutes throughout the day. No FastPass+ will be available. It's not known at this time whether Captain EO will return when the sneak preview is over. |
Early 2015 - Apr. 02 | Critter Country : Disneyland Park | Hungry Bear Restaurant |
Jan. 07 - May. 16 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn |
February 2015 | ||
Early 2015 - Apr. 10 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Magic Eye Theater The theater house the sneak preview of the upcoming film "Tomorrowland." This sneak peek will play every 15-20 minutes throughout the day. No FastPass+ will be available. It's not known at this time whether Captain EO will return when the sneak preview is over. |
Early 2015 - Apr. 02 | Critter Country : Disneyland Park | Hungry Bear Restaurant |
Jan. 07 - May. 16 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn |
Feb. 02 - Jul. 02 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Peter Pan's Flight |
January 2016 | ||
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. |
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. |
Early 2016 - May 6 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Reopens May 6 after an extensive refurbishment. |
Jan. 10 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Big Thunder Ranch Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue, Petting Zoo, and Jamboree will close permanently on January 10 to make room for the construction of the new Star Wars land. |
Jan. 10 - Jul. 29 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Rivers 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. 06 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Removal of holiday overlay and refurbishment. |
Jan. 11 - Jan. 22 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Removal of holiday overlay. |
Jan. 11 - Apr. 29 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Autopia Refurbishment. |
Jan. 25 - Feb. 04 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | "it's a small world" Removal of holiday overlay. |
February 2016 | ||
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. |
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. |
Early 2016 - May 6 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Reopens May 6 after an extensive refurbishment. |
Jan. 10 - Jul. 29 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Rivers 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. 06 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Removal of holiday overlay and refurbishment. |
Jan. 11 - Apr. 29 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Autopia Refurbishment. |
Jan. 25 - Feb. 04 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | "it's a small world" Removal of holiday overlay. |
Feb. 08 - Feb. 18 | Critter Country : Disneyland Park | Splash Mountain |
January 2018 | ||
Aug. 2015 - May. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Star 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. |
Jan. 02 - Apr. 13 | Critter Country : Disneyland Park | Splash Mountain Closed for refurbishment |
Jan. 05 - Mar. 06 | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is a hyper-reality experience coming to Downtown Disney that will allow guests to walk through the Star Wars universe, combining physical sets with real-time interactive special effects. In groups of four, teams will go undercover as Stormtroopers to capture Imperial intelligence vital to the rebellion's survival. Tickets are on sale at http://www.thevoid.com |
Jan. 08 - Jan. 18 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Closed for removal of holiday overlay. |
Jan. 08 - Apr. 26 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Dumbo the Flying Elephant Closed for refurbishment, including queue relocation and construction of a shade structure |
Jan. 08 - Late winter 2018 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Replacement of Main Street Trolley Tracks The trolley tracks will be completely replaced and new brickwork will be incorporated. |
Jan. 08 - Mar. 15 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Main Street Vehicles Unavailable due to the trolley track replacement project. |
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. |
Jan. 18 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland After Dark: "Throwback Nite" The first in a 2018 series of Disneyland After Dark events is "Throwback Nite" on January 18. This is an after-hours event that requires a separate admission tickets. Tickets are $95 and go on sale on November 30 to Annual Passholders and on December 7 to the general public. |
Jan. 22 - Feb. 01 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | "it's a small world" Closed for removal of holiday overlay. |
February 2018 | ||
Aug. 2015 - May. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Star 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. |
Jan. 02 - Apr. 13 | Critter Country : Disneyland Park | Splash Mountain Closed for refurbishment |
Jan. 05 - Mar. 06 | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is a hyper-reality experience coming to Downtown Disney that will allow guests to walk through the Star Wars universe, combining physical sets with real-time interactive special effects. In groups of four, teams will go undercover as Stormtroopers to capture Imperial intelligence vital to the rebellion's survival. Tickets are on sale at http://www.thevoid.com |
Jan. 08 - Apr. 26 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Dumbo the Flying Elephant Closed for refurbishment, including queue relocation and construction of a shade structure |
Jan. 08 - Late winter 2018 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Replacement of Main Street Trolley Tracks The trolley tracks will be completely replaced and new brickwork will be incorporated. |
Jan. 08 - Mar. 15 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Main Street Vehicles Unavailable due to the trolley track replacement project. |
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. |
Jan. 22 - Feb. 01 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | "it's a small world" Closed for removal of holiday overlay. |
Feb. 05 - Mar. 01 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Casey Jr. Circus Train Closed for refurbishment. |
Feb. 05 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Storybook Land Canal Boats Closed for refurbishment |
January 2019 | ||
Aug. 2015 - May. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Star 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. |
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 |
January 2019 - May. 24 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Sleeping Beauty Castle Closed for refurbishment. The castle walkthrough will close on Jan. 17. The accessible "Enchanted Chamber" experience is also closed. |
Jan. 07 - Jan. 17 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Closed for removal of holiday overlay. |
Jan. 07 - Apr. 04 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Astro Orbitor Closed for refurbishment |
Jan. 22 - Jan. 31 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | "it's a small world" Holiday Closed for removal of holiday overlay. |
Jan. 22 - Mar. 07 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Sailing Ship Columbia Closed for refurbishment. |
February 2019 | ||
Aug. 2015 - May. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Star 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. |
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 |
January 2019 - May. 24 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Sleeping Beauty Castle Closed for refurbishment. The castle walkthrough will close on Jan. 17. The accessible "Enchanted Chamber" experience is also closed. |
Jan. 07 - Apr. 04 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Astro Orbitor Closed for refurbishment |
Jan. 22 - Mar. 07 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Sailing Ship Columbia Closed for refurbishment. |
Feb. 04 - Feb. 14 | Critter Country : Disneyland Park | Splash Mountain Closed for refurbishment. |
Feb. 25 - Mar. 14 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for refurbishment |
January 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 |
2019 - Early 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey & 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, 2022 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage closed for refurbishment on March 14th, 2020. It will reopen on July 25th, 2022. |
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 |
2019 - Early 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey & 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, 2022 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage closed for refurbishment on March 14th, 2020. It will reopen on July 25th, 2022. |
January 2023 | ||
2019 - Early 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey & 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, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Tarzan'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, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey’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 18th | Disneyland 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" |
January 24 - February 3 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey's PhilharMagic Mickey's PhilharMagic will close for a short refurbishment in Disneyland Park on January 24th, 2023. |
February 2023 | ||
Oct. 4, 2021 - Nov. 10th, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Tarzan'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, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey’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 18th | Disneyland 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" |
January 24 - February 3 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey's PhilharMagic Mickey's PhilharMagic will close for a short refurbishment in Disneyland Park on January 24th, 2023. |
Jan 31 - Feb 16th | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheart's Nite Select Nights 1/31-2/16, event requires separate admission |
February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this location | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | French 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. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Big 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. |