All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland Park or Downtown Disney in Disneyland during January, September and December of 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019
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 |
September 2015 | ||
Apr. 01 - 2016 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Innoventions |
December 2015 | ||
November 15 - TBA | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Season of the Force a variety of Star Wars-themed exhibits and events including Star Wars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain overlay, and Star Wars-themed food. |
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. |
January 2017 | ||
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. |
Nov. 11 - Jan. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Paint the Night Parade The Paint the Night Parade will return to Disneyland on select nights during the holiday season. Performance dates are currently on the Disneyland calendar are November 18-27, December 2-4, December 9-11. It's expected that the parade will run daily from December 16-January 1. |
Jan. 05 - Jan. 08 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Dia de Reyes Three Kings Day celebration is held around January 6. Special demonstrations and food items available. |
Jan. 09 - Jan. 19 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Closed January 9-19 for removal of holiday overlay. |
Jan. 09 - Feb. 02 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Closed January 9 - February 2 for refurbishment and removal of holiday overlay. |
Jan. 20 - Aug. 20 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Main 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. |
Jan. 22 - Feb. 02 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | "it's a small world" Closed January 22 - February 2 for removal of holiday overlay. |
September 2017 | ||
Feb. 24 - End date not yet announced | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Red 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. |
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. |
Aug. 21 - Sep. 09 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Little Red Wagon Closed for Refurbishment |
Aug. 21 - Sep. 14 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for refurbishment and installation of Ghost Galaxy overlay. |
Aug. 28 - Sep. 14 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Closed for installation of holiday overlay. |
Sep. 05 - Nov. 20 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | River Belle Terrace Closed for refurbishment |
Sep. 11 - Sep. 13 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Plaza Inn Closed for refurbishment |
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 |
Sep. 25 - Sep. 28 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Main Street Cinema Closed for refurbishment |
December 2017 | ||
Feb. 24 - End date not yet announced | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Red 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. |
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. |
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. |
September 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. |
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. |
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 |
Aug. 06 - Oct. 02 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Enchanted Tiki Room Closed for refurbishment. |
Aug. 14 - Sep. 27 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Main Street Cinema Closed for refurbishment. |
Aug. 20 - Sep. 06 | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Haunted Mansion Closed for installation of holiday overlay. |
Sep. 06 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Space Mountain Closed for installation of holiday overlay. |
Sep. 07 - Fall 2018 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Remember...Dreams Come True Disneyland's 50th anniversary fireworks show returns for a limited time with performances on select nights starting 9/7/18. |
Sep. 10 - Sep. 13 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Sailing Ship Columbia Closed for refurbishment. |
Sep. 19 - Oct. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey's Halloween Party Mickey's Halloween Party takes place at Disneyland on select nights in September and October. Entertainment includes trick-or-treating, special character greetings, the Frightfully Fun Parade led by the Headless Horseman, and the Halloween Screams fireworks show. |
Sep. 24 - Sep. 28 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island Closed for refurbishment. |
December 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. |
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 | ||
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. |
September 2019 | ||
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. |
December 2019 | ||
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. |