Happy last day of March! If you visited the resort this month, you definitely saw all the ducks and little ducklings out in full force.
With spring break season coming to a close, the chaos is just getting started at the Disneyland Resort. This month, we learned that on top of typical summer crowds, the resort will also face major construction projects, a brand new festival, and a controversial change to a classic attraction. Let’s take a look back at this month at the Disneyland Resort.
BYE BYE BUGS
Ever since Guardians of the Galaxy dropped into Hollywood Land, the next announcement seemed inevitable: Marvel Land. Though we don’t know the final name or boundaries just yet, Disney confirmed this month that A Bug’s Land will close, transforming into a super hero space that will open in 2020.
We don’t have any information about attractions or character experiences yet, aside from the confirmation that Spider Man and the Avengers will be joining the Guardians within the new space. It’s Tough To Be A Bug! closed quietly on March 19, and the rest of the land will disappear by the end of the summer.
I don’t think A Bug’s Land was anyone’s favorite space in California Adventure, but I’ll definitely miss the zany Ladybug Boogie and the inexplicably charming Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train.
DOWNTOWN DISNEY LOSES EARL, RAINFOREST, & ESPN
Earlier last year, Disneyland announced plans to construct a brand new hotel, between the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney. Unfortunately, in true Disneyland fashion, something old must go to make way for something new. This month, Disney confirmed that a few Downtown Disney favorites will close on June 30th, with construction beginning in July.
These closures will include the ESPN Zone, Rainforest Cafe, Earl of Sandwich, and the AMC theaters. As part of Downtown Disney’s reconfiguration, the Monorail will pass through the new hotel.
OTHER UPDATES
This month, Disneyland released tons of new information about the upcoming Pixar Fest and grand opening of Pixar Pier. For more information, check out my post here.
Disneyland After Dark Event #2 is…Star Wars Nite! Learn more about the event offerings in my post here. (Note: tickets are now sold out)
Next month, Pirates of the Caribbean will finally close to swap out the auction scene, following in the footsteps of Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World. The attraction will close April 13, with an estimated reopening of early June.
And finally, the mouse himself celebrated a major milestone this month: Mickey turned 90! Toontown hosted a fashion show in his honor.
I’m especially bummed about losing the Rainforest Cafe and the AMC Theater. Our family favorites in Downtown Disney. 🙁
I hear you. The Rainforest Cafe is always a lot of fun. I’m hoping the new hotel has some great restaurants to make up for it.
Just heard the AMC is moving across the street to the Garden Walk! So you at least get to keep 1/2 🙂