Disneyland Refurbishments & Closings

Hello. We are going to Disneyland in July. Do you have any more specificity regarding the closures than "Summer 2017"? We are interested in Tom Sawyer Island, the Disneyland Railroad, and Fantasmic. Does "Summer" usually mean by the first day of summer, or anytime during the summer season?

Thank you!

I hope you are right and the Disneyland website is wrong about the Matterhorn. We will be there April 25th. Second year in a row missing out on that ride! It's OK though Indiana Jones is going to running and my kid is tall enough now to ride it.

Just saw that Indiana Jones is going to be down for refurb starting May 1. I can't find any information on it online. Is this supposed to just be something short and fast or down for the long haul? Do you know anything about it? May is usually a weird month to start a refurb.

Summer 2017 re-opening an attraction that is closed for refurbishment means by Jun 21 that is the Summer Solstice

Last time I was on splash mountain I almost fell out bc there was nothing to hang onto! That was a few yrs ago tho has anything changed?

Do you know how long the golden zephyr is closed for? And when Matterhorn closes in February 6 is that for an extended amount of time or just a short while? Thanks for letting me pick your brain and being a great resource.

I'm going to Disneyland in April and one of my favorite attractions is It's Tough to be a Bug. Sadly, I haven't been able to experience it in years because every time I go, Disney is doing a commercial in that theater for their next big movie. Is there any way to know if it'll FINALLY be open when I'm there in April. I've been wanting to experience it again for such a long time! It's bad enough that my other favorite attraction, Tower of Terror is gone forever :(

I'm planning on going the week of August 21st. Will haunted mansion be closed to start getting ready for the holidays? This is a ride my kids loves and if it will be closed I'll change the date. The site just says late August. Does that mean the last 2 weeks or just the last week?

Will the monorail be closed Jan 23-27?

Also what else will be closed at that time?

Thanks

Does anyone know when the star wars land will be opening?

Heading SoCal at the end of February. Disappointed to see Pirates is closed for February. Our dates are not yet available on the DL website so I don't know if Pirates will reopen in time for our visit. Anybody know the typical length of time for the annual refurb of Pirates? Is there a typical refurb time? I have seen it closed for only 2 weeks before, but longer other times. I am just being optimistic. Thanks.

Planning a trip from across the country to LA and visiting Disneyland January 12th. The season closure for the haunted mansion says the beginning of January but does not state when it might open again. Also the it's a small world and splash mountain say closing mid January. Does anyone know if I can expect any of these to be open on January 12th?

Hi there,

I was planning a trip in the begging of February 2017 but it looks according to the disneyland website that several of our favorites are closed for refurbishment, including pirates of the carribean. I was wondering where you are able to see when those are scheduled to reopen as I couldn't find that information on the disneyland site. Thanks in advance.

Planning to visit Disneyland LA during April - June 2017 and wondering if there are any closures or days the whole park is closed so that we can avoid them. as coming from New Zealand. Thanks.

Hey! Visiting from Canada January 30, 2017-February 3, 2017. Think we'll be in the clear for rides? I heard talk that Pirates my go down in early/mid January. I'd be so devastated to miss that one :(

Hi there! We are trying to plan a special trip with my daughter and her bestie to Disneyland, before they head off to different schools for high school. Does anyone happen to know how far in advance scheduled closures are listed? We have some flexibility and are trying to decide between late January or February, so I'd like to plan when there are the least expected closures. Our friend has never been, so we want to make sure she gets to go on as many of the "famous" rides as possible. Someone told me that January tends to be "refurbishment month," and that It's a Small World, Pirates, Haunted House, and Soarin are all often closed that month, so now I'm nervous! Any input would be so appreciated! :)

When I was there recently aside from the listed closures many rides close temporarily for the day. Kind of makes going a waste or time and money. Lots of money to pay just to shop and be pushed around. The haunted mansion was closed when it was time to use our Fastpass. Mermaid ride was closed on and off all day, Same with Snow White. Frozen times for Tuesday on the printed schedule they giv you are wrong, plus there was not a FastPass for that even though it was stated there was.Walked all the way to get the FastPass only to be told to show up 45 minutes before the show and hope to get it......Total waste of money at Disneyland and CA until the attractions open up.

What's the deal with some of these things only being down for weekdays and then opening back up for the weekend?

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?

MUST plan a three day park hopper during Fall of 2016. Any word on major attractions that MAY be closed during November 2016? Read Pirates may be. Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you kindly ~

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

Does anybody know if Disneyland Hotel pool refurbishments are done?

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.

One of my friends in school told me that it's a small world ride in Fantasy land is getting teared down is this true because if it is I will be sad ????

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 :)

Anyone going to the magical kingdom has to go check out "Trader Sams". It's a little tiny bar/restaurant by downtown Disney.

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?