All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland Park or Downtown Disney in Disneyland during January, March, July, August and November of 2015, 2018, 2020 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 |
March 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 |
July 2015 | ||
Feb. 02 - Jul. 02 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Peter Pan's Flight |
Apr. 01 - 2016 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Innoventions |
August 2015 | ||
Apr. 01 - 2016 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Innoventions |
November 2015 | ||
Apr. 01 - 2016 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Innoventions |
November 10 - 13 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneyland Resort, hosted by Earth's Mightiest Heroes! It's a power-packed weekend of fantastic fun and amazing excitement with mighty runs, incredible surprises, and the chance to take home your own Avengers Super Heroes Finisher Medal. Registration for this weekend's races will open on April 12, 2016, at noon ET. |
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 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. |
March 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. |
Feb. 05 - Mar. 01 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Casey Jr. Circus Train Closed for refurbishment. |
July 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 |
Jun. 08 - Jul. 15 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Ant-Man and The Wasp Sneak Peek A preview of scenes from the upcoming film will be shown in the Tomorrowland Theater. The movie opens in theaters on July 6. |
Jul. 16 - Jul. 26 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Closed for refurbishment |
Jul. 16 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Path of the Jedi Closed for refurbishment. |
Jul. 30 - Aug. 03 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Pinocchio's Daring Journey Closed for refrbishment. |
August 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 |
Jul. 30 - Aug. 03 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Pinocchio's Daring Journey Closed for refrbishment. |
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. |
November 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 |
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. |
Nov. 12 - Nov. 16 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Mark Twain Riverboat Closed for refurbishment. |
January 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 |
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. |
Jan. 17 | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge : Disneyland Park | Rise of the Resistance Opens Second attraction/ride in Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens! |
January 21, 2020 - March 2020 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Haunted Mansion Disneyland Park's Haunted Mansion to close for 2+ months for interior and exterior refresh, mechanical refurbishment |
March 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 |
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. |
January 21, 2020 - March 2020 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Haunted Mansion Disneyland Park's Haunted Mansion to close for 2+ months for interior and exterior refresh, mechanical refurbishment |
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. |
July 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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
March 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" |
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. |
April 17, 2023 - June 2nd | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn Bobsleds Starting April 17th, 2023, the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be CLOSED for refurbishment |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mint 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. |
July 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. |
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" |
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. |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mint 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. |
April 2023 - September 5th | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Fantasmic! During a spring performance of Fantasmic! in Disneyland, the Maleficent dragon (who is supposed to breathe fire during the show) caught on fire. After the incident, the show was suspended indefinitely and Disney released a statement that it would temporarily suspend fire effects at select shows GLOBALLY “out of an abundance of caution.” |
May 31st - Late 2024 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Splash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on May 31st, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in late 2024. |
July 5th, 2023 - July 20th, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland will close for refurbishment starting on July 5th |
July 5th - September 1st | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Monorail The Disneyland Monorail is set to close for refurbishment beginning July 5th, 2023. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
July 24th, 2023 - August 11th, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Mr. Toad's Wild Ride will close for refurbishment starting on July 24th |
August 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. |
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" |
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. |
February 17th, 2023 - TBA | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mint 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. |
April 2023 - September 5th | New Orleans Square : Disneyland Park | Fantasmic! During a spring performance of Fantasmic! in Disneyland, the Maleficent dragon (who is supposed to breathe fire during the show) caught on fire. After the incident, the show was suspended indefinitely and Disney released a statement that it would temporarily suspend fire effects at select shows GLOBALLY “out of an abundance of caution.” |
May 31st - Late 2024 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Splash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on May 31st, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in late 2024. |
July 5th - September 1st | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Monorail The Disneyland Monorail is set to close for refurbishment beginning July 5th, 2023. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
July 24th, 2023 - August 11th, 2023 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Mr. Toad's Wild Ride will close for refurbishment starting on July 24th |
August 14th - August 31st | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Haunted Mansion Haunted Mansion Holiday will close on August 14th, 2023 for it's holiday overlay |
November 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. |
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" |
May 31st - Late 2024 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Splash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on May 31st, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in late 2024. |
Sept 17th, 2023 - Feb 24th, 2024 | Frontierland : Disneyland Park | Mark Twain Riverboat Closed for refurbishment. |