Latest Refurbishment Calendar for the Disneyland Resort

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 October 2024 Week 1 edition for the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Park

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

Disneyland Railroad – August 5, 2024 – TBD
The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – April 16, 2024 – TBD 2025
- The theater is currently being updated with a new show titled Walt Disney – A Magical Life that will open in 2025 as part of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary. The show will rotate with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln throughout the year.
“it’s a small world” – September 16, 2024 – November 14, 2024 and January 21, 2025 – TBD
- This is a regular refurbishment to convert the attraction to “it’s a small world” Holiday. The attraction will close again on January 21, 2025 to convert the attraction back to the regular “it’s a small world” boat ride.
“it’s a small world” Toy Shop – September 16, 2024 – October 18, 2024
Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow – September 16, 2024 – October 14, 2024

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – May 31, 2023 – November 14, 2024
- Splash Mountain closed on May 31, 2023 and the attraction has been undergoing a retheming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure which will officially open on November 15, 2024.
The Briar Patch – May 1, 2024 – TBD
- The merchandise shop is currently being rethemed to Ray’s Berets as part of the renaming of Critter Country to Bayou Country.
Louis’ Critter Club – May 1, 2024 – November 14, 2024
- Part of Pooh Corner is being converted to Louis’ Critter Club as part of the renaming of Critter Country to Bayou Country. The confectionary side of Pooh Corner has already reopend and will keep Pooh Corner as the shops name.

Hungry Bear Restaurant – July 8, 2024 – TBD
- The quick-service restaurant is being remodeled and rethemed to Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree with an all-new menu. The restaurant will also feature the Country Bears. See the new menu here.

Upcoming Refurbishments at Disneyland Park:

Dumbo the Flying Elephant – October 1, 2024 (one day only)
“it’s a small world” – January 21, 2025 – TBD

Disney California Adventure Park

The following attraction is currently closed for refurbishment at Disney California Adventure Park:

World of Color – ONE – September 9, 2024 – October 24, 2024
Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – September 19, 2024 – October 5, 2024

Upcoming Refurbishments at Disney California Adventure Park:

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure – November 4, 2024 – TBD

Downtown Disney District

The following store is currently scheduled to close for refurbishment in the Downtown Disney District:

The LEGO Store – October 7, 2024 – TBD

Summary

“it’s a small world” is closed for a two month refurbishment and to be converted to “it’s a small world” Holiday. During the refurbishment, “it’s a small world” Toy Shop is also being refurbished but will reopen October 19, 2024, a little less than a month before the attraction reopens.

There’s still no official reopening date for the reimagined Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree. I had assumed it would reopen on November 15, 2024 along with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but then I heard a rumor this week from a Disneyland Cast Member that the quick-service location will not reopen until after the holidays. That rumor has not been confirmed. The dining location is still listed on the Disneyland refurbishment calendar as of the November 16, 2024 (which is as far out as the refurbishment calendar goes) so it will still be closed after Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens.

The Churros cart near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail will reopen tomorrow, leaving only World of Color – ONE on Disney California Adventure Parks refurbishment calendar. World of Color – ONE is scheduled to begin performances again starting Friday, October 25, 2024.

And, a surprise merchandise location has been added to the refurbishment calendar with no reopening date announced at this time. The LEGO Store in Downtown Disney District will close on Monday, October 7, 2024 with no other information available at this time. This is one of the most popular stores in the district so it is a huge surprise to see it on the refurbishment calendar so close to the holidays. However, just a few days ago, I noticed just how dirty and dated the huge LEGO figures in front of the location looked so this may be a temporary closure – and not a permanent closure. Hopefully, the Disneyland Resort will provide an update on the refurbishment this coming week.

The LEGO Store was one of the original retail locations when Downtown Disney District opened in 2001. The store has closed before for refurbishement so hopefully this is just a normal refurbishment. The Disneyland refurbishment calendar currently only shows information through November 16, 2024 so it is possible that The LEGO Store could reopen before Thanksgiving. Keep checking back for updates.

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.