Review the Latest Refurbishment Calendar for the Disneyland Resort

Planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort? Before you go, check the Disneyland Resort refurbishment calendar to make sure your favorite attractions, food & beverage locations and merchandise shops will be open during your visit. This is the May 2025 Week 1 edition for the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Park

The following attractions, food & beverage locations and/or merchandise shops are currently closed for refurbishment at Disneyland Park:

  • The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – April 16, 2024 – July 16, 2025
    • The theater is currently being updated with a new show titled Walt Disney – A Magical Life that will open on July 17, 2025 on Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary. The show will rotate with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln throughout the year.
  • Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow – September 16, 2024 – May 31, 2025
  • “it’s a small world” – January 21, 2025 – May 8, 2025
  • Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room – April 28, 2025 – TBD
  • Carnation Cafe – April 28, 2025 – May 11, 2025

Upcoming Refurbishments at Disneyland Park:

  • Matterhorn Bobsleds – May 5, 2025 – TBD
  • Mad Tea Party – May 5, 2025 – May 6, 2025
  • King Arthur Carrousel – May 7, 2025 – May 8, 2025
  • Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster – May 19, 2025 – June 12, 2025

Disney California Adventure Park

The following attractions, food & beverage locations and/or merchandise shops are currently closed for refurbishments at Disney California Adventure Park:

  • Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome – April 28, 2025 – May 12, 2025
  • Sorcerer’s Workshop – April 28, 2025 – May 12, 2025

Downtown Disney District

The following food & beverage locations are currently under construction and taking over a previously closed location at Downtown Disney District:

  • Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ (formerly Tortilla Jo’s) – March 31, 2024 – TBD
    • Tortilla Jo’s closed in Downtown Disney on March 31, 2024 and nothing has happened to the vacated building since the dining location closed (which was almost a year ago) until this past week. Walls are now up around the building. The building is being modified for the two new locations that will be taking over the space. New Steakhouse and BBQ dining locations will soon take over the former Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney District.
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Summary

At Disneyland Park, “it’s a small world” is scheduled to open on Friday, May 8, 2025 with new magic after a lengthy refurbishment. However, starting tomorrow, two more attractions at Disneyland close for refurbishment—Matterhorn Bobsleds & Mad Tea Party. The Mad Tea Party refurbishment is a short two-day closure but Matterhorn Bobsleds does not have a scheduled reopening date at this time. Also, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room does not have a reopening date listed meaning both attractions will be closed at the beginning of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration. King Arthur Carrousel and Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster are also scheduled to close soon for refurbishment.

Note: I’m really surprised so many attractions will be closed when Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration kicks off on May 16, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming celebration here.

Know Before You Go The Disneyland Resort Edition - it's a small world - 02.09.2025

At Disney California Adventure Park, Soarin’ Around the World reopened this week after being closed for a few days. The attraction was changed to the popular Soarin’ Over California during the annual Food & Wine Festival but is now back to Soarin’ Around the World. Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome and Sorcerer’s Workshop in the Animation Academy are also closed for about two weeks for a short refurbishment.

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Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow has a reopening date of June 1, 2025 after being closed for refurbishment since September 16, 2024. I wouldn’t be surprised if the area showed back up on the refurbishment calendar but for now, Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow will reopen for the summer.

Know Before You Go The Disneyland Resort Edition - Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow - 12.16.2024

The Hyperion Theater has been closed since August 2023. The queue area is used for special events and as an expanded guest dining area. At this time, no announcements have been made for the unused Hyperion Theater or its large queue area. There is some speculation that an announcement for the theater and Hollywood Land will be coming soon but this has been a rumor for several weeks now with no announcement yet.

To maintain the look, cleanliness, safety and equipment, the Disneyland Resort regularly closes attractions to refurbish them for future guest enjoyment. Also, some attractions may close to be rethemed with a new and exciting story.

Check back every week for an updated list of closures at the Disneyland Resort.

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