All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at New Orleans Square in Disneyland during May, June and August of 2017, 2020 and 2023

May 2017

Mar. 16 - End date not yet announcedNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkPirates of the Caribbean Attraction 50th Anniversary To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean, special food and beverage items, pirate-themed entertainment and exclusive merchandise will be available starting on March 16. Participating restaurants include Blue Bayou, Cafe Orleans, Royal Street Veranda, Mint Julep Bar, Harbour Galley, and churro cart.

June 2017

No Events Announced for this Month Yet

August 2017

Aug. 28 - Sep. 14New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Closed for installation of holiday overlay.

May 2020

No Events Announced for this Month Yet

June 2020

No Events Announced for this Month Yet

August 2020

No Events Announced for this Month Yet

May 2023

February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this locationNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkFrench 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 - TBANew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkMint 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 5thNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkFantasmic! 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.”

June 2023

February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this locationNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkFrench 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 - TBANew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkMint 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 5thNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkFantasmic! 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.”

August 2023

February 17th, 2023 - Tiana’s Palace Restaurant will replace this locationNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkFrench 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 - TBANew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkMint 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 5thNew Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkFantasmic! 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.”