Disneyland Refurbishments & Closings

I am taking my 2 children - ages 6 & 9 - to Disneyland for their first time. I grew up in Southern California so went frequently, but I can see that Disneyland is a whole different ballgame than when I used to go. My parents are coming with us (we will be 3 adults & 2 children) and have offered to pay for one night at a Disney hotel so that we can get early entrance to a park. I am trying to decide the best arrangement so that we can spend time at Disneyland, Ca Adventure, and I know the boys will want to play at the hotel (especially water slide if the weather is warm enough). We will be going the first week of November, likely arriving Monday 11/7 at the park, driving from north county San Diego (approx 1.5 hours depending on traffic). With this plan, we'd go straight to Ca Adventure park and spend the day there so that on Tues we could take advantage of magic hour for Disneyland. My question is are there cool things to do in Ca Adventure at night, as we won't be able to stay until close at Disneyland on Tuesday. Should we spring for park hopper tickets and spend Monday evening at Disneyland? Do you have any other ideas for how to maximize fun and minimize lines & exhaustion? My brother-in-law said we should spend 2 nights at the hotel and 2 days in the parks (as opposed to 1 night/2 days), but I am not sure that is in the budget. Thanks!

Hi,

We are going to Disneyland Nov 12-17. Based on previous years is it likely that space mountain will be open again by then from removing the ghost galaxy overlay? Also do you have any guesses on about when small world and jungle Cruise will open with their Christmas decorations?

Hi we are visiting from September 26 to October 2nd so just wondering which rides will be closed

Hi there! When I booked my trip for the first week of October, Splash Mountain wasn't included in the closures. Now it is. On the app, it shows closed as of Sunday, Oct 2nd. The website shows closed as of Monday, Oct 3rd. Any idea on this? October 2nd is our first day in the park so I'm hoping we'll get a chance to ride it that day before it closes!!

HI,

I am planning to go to Disneyland in the beginning of November 2016 and was wondering if you know of any rides that will be closed during that time.

Thank you so much for your help!

I am wanting to take my daughter to Disneyland for her third birthday- around the 22 to the 25th of January. Do you think a lot of rides will be closed for refurb? Will this be a busy time? Thanks!

I noticed today that Indiana Jones was added starting September 12 (2016) and The Little Mermaid was added for just after Labor Day. Any ideas when they may be open? Also- is there any news for the week of September 20 by chance?

Do you know when rides are closed/reopened in january? We are going the second week of january and I am afraid we will miss haunted mansion and it's a small world?

When is soaring over the world going to open in Disney California? Also what about a new show at the Hyperion theater? When will they have the dates for trick or treating in Disneyland?

Hi there! We're planning a trip towards the end of August. This will be the first "summer trip" as we usually go after Labor Day. Unfortunately, because of that, we always miss the Haunted Mansion due to the redecorating for the holidays. I really don't want to miss it this time. Can you please tell me when it will shut down this year? Thank you!

I wanna plan a trip un July but unsure what is gonna be open then ? Any idea's ?

Will Disneyland be busy the Saturday of the Tinkerbell Half Marathon? Trying to decide if we shuffle our days around to ride on Pirates before it closes?

I see the Disneyland Monorail is scheduled to close in April. Does anyone have any idea when it is expected to reopen?

Does anybody know if all Disneyland hotel pools are open yet ? thanks

We are trying to plan a trip for July, but I can't find any time guides for them. WDW usually fills out their calendar 6 months in advance. When will Disneyland release park times and guides for July? I'd like to know how many attractions will still be closed.

What are the chances of opening before planned? After 10 years I finally talked my husband into going and we were so excited, then I realized the ride we most looked forward to (grizzly river run) will be closed and it opens just 3 days after we leave! Such a bummer. Do they ever finish refurbs early? I'm hoping for good news lol

I'm visiting Disneyland in April and I'm planning on staying at the hotel but I don't want to if the pools are closed. How definite do you think those reopening dates for the D-ticket, E-ticket, and Minnie spa are?

Any idea when Haunted Mansion will be closing for The Nightmare Before Christmas holiday decor?

Does anybody know if the Disneyland hotel pools will be reopened April 1. We want to stay there for a week but website says they are down threw late spring. Thanks

Hi!

I am planning a vacation for April 10-13 and I really want to stay at the Disneyland Hotel. I see that you have the pool reopening in March. Disney won't give me a firm answer on when it will reopen. Is that the actual opening date? I don't want to stay there if the pool is closed. Thank you!

Hi I really hope you can help me I live in Las Vegas and Im planing on buying a so cal city-pass and driving down My kids are Home schooled so our calendar for Travel is wide open that being said from what I have gathered from your wonderful site do you think some time in May maybe a Tuesday Wednesday Thursday for our 3 day Disneyland and Disney Adventure hopper will Be a good time to go? It will be my youngest (9) first time so Im hoping most rides will be open and crowds low if there is a better date please let me know Thank You So Much :)

I just read on another site that a Haunted a Mansion will be closed in DL 1/11/16 to 4/2/16. That can't be right can it? That would be 3 months. I See on DL website that it will close on the 11th but info isn't available for the end of Jan. Is it closed as part of the Stat Wars project? I'm FREAKING out as its my favourite ride and it's my first time going in 11 years! We are going Jan 26 to Feb 3 last day in park Feb 2nd.

I just noticed on the DL website that Soarin is closed from January 4, 2016 onward. Anyone know when it will reopen?

Hello,

Going to Disneyland Nov 12-14. The Disneyland website shows Haunted Mansion and Its a Small World as "schedule unavailable." Are these rides closed? We were so looking forward to them changing for the holiday theme.

Thanks,

Brian

when I look at the calendar at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendars/month/2015-12-01/ it is not showing any open hours from 15 December on, is that right?

Arrive from Australia on the 19th and kids would be devastated!

Bryce

How soon will they post refurbishments for January 2016? I am planning a trip for my kids but don't want to book a hotel until I know for sure that certain rides are open. ;) We only visit Disneyland once every couple years so I want to make sure my kids can enjoy the rides they weren't able to last time. But now they are finally tall enough :)

I cant believe they will close the haunted mansion around a busy time like the disney half marathon..i was so excited to be able to finally see the hat box ghost and now we wont be able too..one of my favorite rides...very dissapointed..is this for the overhaul they do???

Does anyone know why Disneyland is closing at 7:30pm on Thursday April 30th?

Booked from apr 27 to May 1

Is there any chance any of these refurbs finish early? Indiana Jones is scheduled to finish May 1...re-open May 2.....Never been on that one.

Does early ever happen? Or is all hope lost?

Went last year mid May and Pirates of the the Caribbean was closed. We have another trip planned mid May this year and wondering if anyone knows if Pirates of the Caribbean should be open. It's our favorite ride so really hoping it's open this time!

How far in advance are refurbs posted? We are planning trip end of Oct. 2015. I'm hoping with all going on early for diamond celebration that there will be very little refurb during our visit?

Thanks so much for this! As a new (out of state) annual passholder, and having been a handful of times the past few years, I'm curious of one thing: how good are they at keeping to the schedule? If I plan a trip for late April or early May, do you think I can count on Critter Country being re-opened? A few years ago, I was expecting Thunder Mountain to be reopened when I went in December but it was delayed much beyond that. Thanks for any advice!

Be very aware they have building works happening At Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom. Down Town Disney is a building site !!

Very disappointing they couldn't do it one place at a time!!

hey are there any open rides in October???

The park"s board of directors should consider CLOSING COMPLETELY (for 3 weeks) Re-open Octoberfest..Halloween or Thanksgiving week.

Or discount the entry fee...allow everyone attending to participate in the experience of what happens in "refurbish" as a new attraction. Meals and Hardhats included