Refurbishment Season 2019

Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here.

Disneyland has less and less of a “slow” season each year, but traditionally, this falls in the late winter. The park takes advantage of this lighter time by undergoing routine maintenance and refurbishments of many attractions. Therefore, January-March each year is unofficially refurbishment season.

Some refurbishments are predictable and consistent, while others wind up being far less predictable. In fact, new refurbishments frequently pop up on the list as the season progresses. So don’t be surprised if you check back to see additional closures not originally listed!

Disneyland rarely announces reopen dates until shortly before refurbishments end, so the dates listed below are very tentative. As Disney updates schedules and dates, I will update this post. It’s very, very common for refurbishment schedules to change a few times throughout the season. If you’re planning a trip to the resort during refurbishment season, just be patient and look at the bright side – smaller crowds.

This year, the castle will also go under scaffolding for refurbishment (starting January 17), to repair the roof, siding, and detailing. 

HOLIDAY OVERLAY REMOVALS

• Haunted Mansion (January 7 – 18)
• It’s A Small World (January 22 – 31)

REFURBISHMENTS

• Astro Orbitor (January 7 – April 4)
• The Disney Gallery (February 21 – April 7)
• Fantasmic! (January 20 – March 7)
• Golden Zephyr (January 27 – February 3)
• Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln (February 21 – April 7)
• Grizzly River Run (January 7 – March 28)
• Indiana Jones Adventure (March 19 – 21)
• Sailing Ship Columbia (January 22 – March 7)
• Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough (January 17 – May 28)
• Space Mountain (February 25 – March 14)
• Splash Mountain (February 4 – 14)

DISNEYLAND HOTEL REFURBISHMENTS

Starting in January, the Disneyland Hotel’s pool and grounds will undergo some refurbishment. Tangaroa Terrace remains closed (though Trader Sam’s is open!), with no re-open date listed just yet. On January 7, the D-Ticket Pool, Monorail Pool, and Mickey & Minnie Spas will close as well, likely remaining closed until the spring.