We’re sharing the latest Disneyland refurbishment schedule for 2026 and beyond, including closures at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney District, and the Disneyland Resort hotels.

Before visiting Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, it’s worth checking which attractions and experiences will be unavailable during your trip. Disneyland regularly closes rides, restaurants, shops, and entertainment offerings for routine maintenance, seasonal transformations, and larger updates.

The resort is also entering a significant period of expansion. New attractions inspired by Avatar, Coco, and Marvel’s Avengers are in development, while major infrastructure projects will prepare Disneyland Resort for future growth.

Below, you’ll find the current Disneyland refurbishment calendar, including confirmed closure and reopening dates whenever Disney has announced them. Keep in mind that these schedules can change. Disneyland typically releases its daily calendar only several weeks in advance, and attractions may also experience unplanned downtime.

• Disneyland Closures and Refurbishments
• California Adventure Closures and Refurbishments
• Downtown Disney Closures and Refurbishments
• Disneyland Resort Hotels Closures and Refurbishments

Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Schedule

Here are the current and upcoming refurbishments scheduled throughout Disneyland Resort in 2026 and beyond.

Disneyland Park Closures and Refurbishments

The following Disneyland Park attractions and experiences are currently closed or scheduled to close for refurbishment:

• Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition: Closed through September 10, 2026
• Indiana Jones Adventure: Closed beginning September 8, 2026; reopening date TBA
• Mark Twain Riverboat: Closed September 8 through September 11, 2026
• Mad Tea Party: Closed beginning September 14, 2026; reopening date TBA
• Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island: Closed September 14 through September 16, 2026
• Sailing Ship Columbia: Closed September 21 through September 24, 2026
• Plaza Inn character dining: Unavailable through October 2, 2026; the restaurant remains open
• Autopia: Closing in early 2027 for its transition to electric ride vehicles
• Tomorrowland: Major reimagining planned; construction dates TBA

Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition

Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition has been closed since July 6, 2026, for refurbishment. The attraction is scheduled to reopen on September 11, 2026.

Indiana Jones Adventure

Indiana Jones Adventure temporarily closed beginning September 8, 2026. Disneyland has not yet announced when the attraction will reopen.

Because the refurbishment currently has no posted end date, guests visiting later in September or beyond should continue checking Disneyland’s official calendar.

Mark Twain Riverboat

The Mark Twain Riverboat is scheduled to close from September 8 through September 11, 2026. It is expected to resume operation on September 12.

Mad Tea Party

Mad Tea Party will close for refurbishment beginning September 14, 2026. Disneyland has not announced a reopening date.

Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island

Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will close briefly from September 14 through September 16, 2026. The attraction is currently expected to reopen on September 17.

Sailing Ship Columbia

The Sailing Ship Columbia will temporarily close from September 21 through September 24, 2026. It is expected to resume operation on September 25.

Plaza Inn Character Dining

Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park at Plaza Inn is unavailable through October 2, 2026. However, Plaza Inn itself remains open without character dining, generally serving guests later in the day.

Character dining is scheduled to return on October 3, 2026.

Autopia

Autopia is expected to close in early 2027 as Disneyland replaces the attraction’s gasoline-powered engines with fully electric ride vehicles.

Disney has not announced an exact closure date, refurbishment length, or reopening date. Guests planning a 2027 trip should watch for more information as the project approaches.

Tomorrowland Reimagining

Disney announced at D23 2026 that a major reimagining is planned for Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park. However, the company has not yet revealed which attractions will be affected or when construction will begin.

Until specific closures are announced, Tomorrowland’s existing attractions remain available according to Disneyland’s daily operating calendar.

Seasonal Closures at Disneyland Park

Some Disneyland attractions close each year to install or remove seasonal overlays. Exact dates can vary.

Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion typically closes in August to receive its annual The Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired transformation. Haunted Mansion Holiday reopened on August 21, 2026, and is currently operating during Halloween Time.

After the holiday season, the attraction will likely close again in January 2027 so Disneyland can remove the overlay and restore the original Haunted Mansion experience. Exact dates have not been announced.

“it’s a small world”

“it’s a small world” generally closes in October so Disneyland can install the attraction’s holiday overlay. The ride then reopens as “it’s a small world” Holiday in November.

Following the holiday season, the attraction typically closes again in January to remove the overlay before reopening in its traditional form. Disneyland has not yet announced the 2026 installation dates.

Pixie Hollow

Pixie Hollow is unavailable on Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 3, 2026. It remains available on select other days, subject to the park’s entertainment schedule.

Because character experiences can change frequently, check the Disneyland app for availability on the day of your visit.

Fantasmic!

Fantasmic! is not currently undergoing refurbishment, but the nighttime spectacular may be presented only on select evenings. Showtimes can vary based on the season, park hours, weather, and special events.

Disney California Adventure Park Closures and Refurbishments

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Disney California Adventure does not currently have any temporary ride refurbishments listed on Disneyland’s calendar. However, several major construction projects are underway or preparing to begin.

• Avengers Campus expansion: Construction underway
• Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!: Permanently closing in 2027
• Avatar-themed destination: In development; opening date TBA
• Coco-themed attraction: Backstage construction beginning in fall 2026
• Soarin’ Across America: Now open

Avengers Campus Expansion

Construction is underway on a major expansion that will double the size of Avengers Campus. The expanded area will feature two new attractions:

• Avengers Infinity Defense: A multi-world adventure featuring King Thanos
• Stark Flight Lab: A ride that will place guests in two-person pods attached to robotic arms

The walkway connecting Avengers Campus and Cars Land is currently closed because of construction. Guests can reach Cars Land through the Performance Corridor or San Fransokyo Square. Avengers Campus remains accessible through the Performance Corridor or Hollywood Land.

Disney has not announced opening dates for either attraction. Current construction impacts are listed on Disneyland’s official resort enhancements page.

Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will permanently close in 2027. Disney originally indicated that the attraction could close earlier, but later extended its operation into 2027.

The attraction is closing as part of the transformation of the Hollywood Backlot area into a new Avatar-themed destination. Disney has not announced its final operating date.

Avatar Experience

A portion of Hollywood Land and the Hollywood Backlot will be transformed into a new destination inspired by the Avatar films. The experience will feature a setting based on the more ocean-focused environments introduced in Avatar: The Way of Water and subsequent films.

The project remains in development. Disney has not announced a construction timeline or opening date, but confirmed that Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close to help make way for it.

Coco Attraction

Disney is also developing the first ride-through Disney attraction inspired by Pixar’s Coco. The attraction will be built near Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens Park, primarily in areas that are currently backstage.

Backstage construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2026. Disney has not announced when the attraction will open.

Importantly, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! is not closing for the Coco attraction. The Coco and Avatar projects are being built in separate areas of Disney California Adventure.

Soarin’ Across America

Soarin’ Across America debuted at Disney California Adventure on July 2, 2026. Because the new version of the attraction is already open, it no longer needs to be included as an active refurbishment.

Seasonal Closures at Disney California Adventure

Grizzly River Run

Grizzly River Run generally closes during the cooler winter months for annual maintenance. The refurbishment often begins in January and continues into February or March.

Downtown Disney Closures and Refurbishments

The Downtown Disney District continues to evolve with new restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

Several major additions have already opened as part of the district’s transformation, including Din Tai Fung, Paseo, Céntrico, Tiendita, Parkside Market, and Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby.

Additional restaurants in development include:

• Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon
• Pearl’s Roadside BBQ

Construction walls, modified walkways, and temporary access changes may be present as work continues. However, the Downtown Disney District remains open throughout the transformation.

Disneyland Resort Hotel Closures and Refurbishments

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Disneyland Resort operates three on-property hotels: Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Pixar Place Hotel.

Disneyland Hotel

There are no major refurbishments or closures currently announced for Disneyland Hotel.

The refurbishment at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar has been completed, and indoor service is once again available. The former advisory about indoor dining being unavailable through spring 2026 can be removed.

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is undergoing upgrades throughout 2026. Guests may encounter construction in certain areas, with the highest potential for noise limited to daytime hours.

Work includes a new two-story Club-Level Concierge lounge inspired by California’s giant sequoias and the hotel’s Craftsman design. The lounge is scheduled to open in 2026, although Disney has not announced a specific date.

The hotel, restaurants, pools, and other major amenities remain open unless otherwise noted.

Pixar Place Hotel

There are no major refurbishments or closures currently announced for Pixar Place Hotel.

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Additional Disneyland Resort Construction

In addition to the work inside the theme parks, Disneyland Resort is preparing for a major infrastructure expansion on the east side of the property.

New Parking Structure and Transportation Hub

Disney plans to construct a new parking structure and transportation hub on part of the existing Manchester cast member parking lot.

The project will include:

• Approximately 6,000 parking spaces
• New shuttle and rideshare areas
• Security screening facilities
• Dedicated vehicle access from Disney Way
• A pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard
• A new eastern esplanade arrival area

The multi-year construction project is scheduled to begin in fall 2026. Disney has not announced when the new transportation hub will open.

The project is designed to support future Disneyland Resort expansion, including the additions planned for Avengers Campus and the new Coco and Avatar experiences.