What’s Closed, What’s Not Returning and What’s being reimagined?
Don’t let the re-imaginations and closures get you down! Trust us, we know there is nothing worse than not knowing what is going on with attractions, restaurants, and resorts at Disneyland. Disney imaginers are working hard to design and reimagine new attractions, restaurants and resorts. While construction and closures are a downer, there is the excitement of anticipation for what’s to come.
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Let’s scroll through the details of closures and/or refurbishments at each park and resort!
2024 Refurbishment Schedule and Closures
Disneyland Park Refurbishments
- Mickey’s Mix Magic– Opens January 8th, 2024, Closes again on March 22nd, 2024 and Re-opens on April 15th, 2024
- Sailing Ship Columbia– Closed January 8th, 2024; Re-opens January 12th, 2024
- “it’s a small world”– Closed January 8th, 2024; Re-opens January 18th, 2024
- Mark Twain Riverboat– Closed September 17th, 2023; Re-opens February 2nd, 2024
- “Magic Happens” Parade– Opens February 2nd, 2024
- Wondrous Journeys– Opens March 22nd, 2024. Closes again on April 15th, 2024 with Re-opening TBD
- Fantasmic!– Opens May 24th, 2024
- Haunted Mansion– Closed January 22nd, 2024; Re-opening TBD
- Astro Orbiter– TBD
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure– Opening in 2024
- Blue Bayou Restaurant– Closed January 7th, 2024; Re-opens January 19th, 2024
Disneyland Park Permanent Closures
- French Market Restaurant
- Splash Mountain– Closed May 31st, 2023 TBD (reimaged as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in 2024)
- Tale of the Lion King– Closed January 8th, 2024
- Mickey’s Mix Magic– Closed April 26th, 2024
- Together Forever- A Pixar Nighttime spectacular– Closed August 5th, 2024
California Adventure
- Grizzly River Run– Closed January 8th, 2024; Re-opening TBD
- World of Color-One– Closed January 8th, 2024; Re-opens March 1st, 2024
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind– Closed January 22nd, 2024. Re-opens February 9th, 2024
- Beast’s Library at Sorcerer’s Workshop– Permanently closed; being reimagined to Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellars. Opening TBD
California Adventure Permanent Closures
- Pacific Wharf Distribution Co.– Closed June 2nd, 2023
- Rita’s Baja Blenders– Closed July 26th, 2023
- Pacific Wharf Cafe– Closed August 30th, 2023
- Rogers: The Musical– Closed September 1st, 2023
Downtown Disney Closures and Refurbishments
- Catal Restaurant– permanently closed
- Uva Bar– permanently closed
Both Canal Restaurant and Uva Bar are transforming into new dining opportunities; Paseo and Centrico. With menus to be created by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gayton.
Current and Future Plans for Resort Renovations
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
- Transitioning to Pixar Place Hotel on January 30th, 2024.
Disneyland Hotel
- Steakhouse 55– will be transformed into a lounge (more details in future). Expect construction up to and around Goofy’s Kitchen.
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