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 3 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 – October 24, 2024
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.
Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow – September 16, 2024 – November 16, 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 12, 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 – October 24, 2024
- 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:

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – November 18, 2024 – TBD

Dumbo the Flying Elephant – November 19, 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

Upcoming Refurbishments at Disney California Adventure Park:

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure – November 4, 2024 – November 22, 2024

Downtown Disney District

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

The LEGO Store – October 7, 2024 – November 30, 2024

Summary

The Disneyland Railroad and Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree restaurant both reopen this Friday, Ocotber 25, 2024.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is still scheduled to open to the general public on November 15, 2024 but Magic Key Pass previews begin this week starting tomorrow, October 21, 2024 on select dates. See my blog post here for the Magic Key preview schedule.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close on November 18, 2024 for refurbishment. No reopening date is available at this time.

World of Color – ONE at Disney California Adventure Park is scheduled to begin performances again starting Friday, October 25, 2024.

The LEGO Store in Downtown Disney District is temporarily closed for refurbishment. This is one of the most popular stores in the district so it is surprising to see the store closed over Thanksgiving weekend. The store is scheduled to reopen on December 1, 2024.

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.