All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland during January and July of 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023
January 2015 | ||
Early 2015 - Oct. 02 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Blue Sky Cellar closed indefinitely |
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 - Summer 2015 | Condor Flats : Disney California Adventure | Fly 'n' Buy |
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. |
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. 06 - May. 14 | Condor Flats : Disney California Adventure | Soarin' Over California |
Jan. 07 - May. 16 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Matterhorn |
July 2015 | ||
Early 2015 - Oct. 02 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Blue Sky Cellar closed indefinitely |
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. 02 - Jul. 02 | Fantasyland : Disneyland Park | Peter Pan's Flight |
Feb. 15 - Mar. 15 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Grizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment. |
Apr. 01 - 2016 | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Innoventions |
May. 01 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Olaf's Snow Fest |
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. |
Mar. 02 - Opening April, 2019. | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | King Triton's Carousel Closed for re-theming to Jessie's Critter Carousel as part of the Pixar Pier transformation. Jessie's Critter Carousel is cheduled to open in April, 2019. |
Mar. 19 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to be a Bug Closed March 19, 2018, to be replaced by the new Marvel Super Heroes area, opening in 2020. |
Mar. 20 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Marvel Super Heroes-Themed Land The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe. This new land, opening in 2020, will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, in the adjacent space that is currently occupied by "a bug's land." "It's Tough to Be a Bug" closed March 19; the rest of the land will close September 5. |
Apr. 13 - Feb. 21 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color Closed since 2018 due to undisclosed problems. |
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. 04 - January, 2019 | Disneyland Hotel : Hotels | Tangaroa Terrace Closed for refurbishment and upgrades. Select menu offerings will be available at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar and The Coffee House during this time. |
Sep. 05 - Permanent Closure | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Bug's Land Closure "A bug's land", including Flik's Fun Fair, will be closing permanently starting September 5. The area will be re-imagined as Marvel Super Heroes land, opening in 2020. |
Nov. 09 - Jan. 06 | Resort Wide : Disneyland Resort | Holidays at Disneyland The holiday season at the Disneyland Resort will be celebrated from November 9, 2018 through January 6, 2019. |
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. 07 - Mar. 28 | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Grizzly River Run 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. |
Jan. 25 - Feb. 17 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year 2019 Lunar New Year will be celebrated at Disney California Adventure from January 25 through February 17. Special entertainment includes Mulan's New Year Procession which will also feature the Three Little Pigs in recognition of the Year of the Pig. During the 24-day celebration special foods, merchandise, and cultural performances will also be available. |
Jan. 27 - Feb. 02 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Golden Zephyr Closed for refurbishment. |
July 2019 | ||
Mar. 19 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | It's Tough to be a Bug Closed March 19, 2018, to be replaced by the new Marvel Super Heroes area, opening in 2020. |
Mar. 20 - Opening 2020 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Marvel Super Heroes-Themed Land The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe. This new land, opening in 2020, will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, in the adjacent space that is currently occupied by "a bug's land." "It's Tough to Be a Bug" closed March 19; the rest of the land will close September 5. |
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. 05 - Permanent Closure | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Bug's Land Closure "A bug's land", including Flik's Fun Fair, will be closing permanently starting September 5. The area will be re-imagined as Marvel Super Heroes land, opening in 2020. |
Apr. 01 - Returning in 2020 | Buena Vista Street : Disney California Adventure | Red Car Trolley Closed for refurbishment in preparation for the opening of the Marvel Super Heroes land. The Red Car Trolley will return sometime in 2020. |
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 2022 | ||
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. |
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. |
Nov. 14, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2021 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure |
Jan 10 - SP2022 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Splash Mountain Splash Mountain will close temporarily for refurbishment beginning January 10th, 2022. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
Jan 10 - SP2022 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Haunted Mansion Haunted Mansion will close temporarily for refurbishment beginning January 10th, 2022. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
Jan. 10 - Jan. 13 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Disneyland's website does not list operating hours for The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure from Monday, January 10th through Thursday, January 13th, 2022. |
Jan. 24 - Spring 2022 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Grizzly River Run Grizzly River Run will close for refurbishment starting January 24, 2022. The attraction is projected to reopen sometime in spring 2022. |
July 2022 | ||
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. |
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.” |
2022 - TBD | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Silly Symphony Swings Silly Symphony Swings is currently closed for refurbishment in Disney California Adventure. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
Apr. 22 - Sep. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Main Street Electrical Parade The Main Street Electrical Parade is closing on September 1st, 2022. |
Apr. 22 - Sep. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Forever Fireworks The Disneyland Forever Fireworks show will end on September 1st, 2022. |
May 2 - TBD | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Animation Academy Animation Academy will close in Disney California Adventure on May 2nd, 2022. A reopening date has not yet been announced. |
Jul. 25 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Reopening Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage will reopen in Disneyland Park 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" |
2023/01/11 - 2023/02/16 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2023 Lunar New Year |
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. |
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 29th - July 2nd | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Boudin Bread Cart Boudin Bread Cart in Disney California Adventure's Pacific Wharf is closed May 29th, 2023 with a reopening date on July 2nd, 2023. |
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. |
May 31st - July 2nd | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Pacific Wharf Distribution Co Boudin Bread Cart in Disney California Adventure's Pacific Wharf is closed May 31st, 2023 with a reopening date on July 2nd, 2023. |
September 5th, 2023 - October 31st, 2023 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash After hours party held select nights in September and October. Requires separate ticket. |
June 30th, 2023 - August 31st, 2023 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Rogers - The Musical Rogers: The Musical was first featured in the show Hawkeye. The show started off as a fictional Broadway musical but now it has come to life…for REAL. According to Disney, this new show explores “universal themes of heroism, romance, and self-discovery” and is an “exhilarating and heartfelt experience for Super Hero fans, theater enthusiasts, and families alike.” |
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 - July 15th | Grizzly Peak : Disney California Adventure | Soarin' Starting July 5th, 2023, Soarin', in Disney's California Adventure, will be closed for refurbishment with reopening date yet to be announced |
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 17th - August 18th | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | Toy Story Midway Mania Closed during routine maintenance and refurbishment |
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 |