We are releasing a full schedule for the redevelopment of the theme parks, hotels and Downtown Disney District at Disneyland for early 2024.
Before you plan your next visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, do your research—you don’t want to miss out on your favorite attractions, dining experiences, or even your resort hotel just because it’s under construction! A quick look at the latest renovations at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and throughout the resort can help you figure out what’s open, what’s closed, and what will be brand new in time for your vacation.
Below, we’ll share the latest details on ongoing ride renovations, resort construction, and more, as well as a look at Disneyland’s 2024 redevelopment plan.
Disneyland Resort Renovation Schedule
Here’s everything you need to know about the renovations coming to the theme parks, resorts and Downtown Disney District in 2024.
Closures and renovations in Disneyland Park
Photo by Ashlee Tan
In 2024, the following attractions will be closed or renovated at Disneyland:
- Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes: closes on July 8, reopening to be announced
- Disneyland Monorail: closes on August 12th, reopening to be announced
- Disneyland Railway: closes on August 5th, reopening to be announced
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant: closes October 1st, reopening to be announced
- Great moments with Mr. Lincoln: closes on April 16, reopening to be announced
- Indiana Jones Adventure: closes on September 9th, reopens on September 13th
- “The world is small”: closes on September 16, reopening to be announced
- Jungle Cruise: closes on September 16th, reopens on October 3rd
- Pirate Hideout on Tom Sawyer Island: closes on September 16th, reopens on September 18th
- Space Mountain: closes on August 5th, reopens on September 5th
- Splash Mountain – permanently closed
- Star Wars Launch Pad
- Tarzan’s Treehouse – permanently closed
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: closes on May 1st, reopening to be announced
One of the biggest renovations in 2024 will be at the Haunted Mansion. While this attraction is always closed for a few days or weeks in January for its annual renovation (and to remove the seasonal Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay), this year’s closure will be much longer. With changes announced for both the queue and exit, the Haunted Mansion is expected to remain closed until the end of August. When the attraction reopens as the Haunted Mansion Holiday, work will still be underway – so a virtual queue will be used.
Tarzan’s Treehouse is a permanent feature of Adventureland that has been closed since September 2022. This closure is permanent; it is was redesigned with different themes in the Adventureland Treehouse.
Splash Mountain, a permanent feature of Critter Country, has also officially closed forever. The attraction will be redesigned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventurewhose opening is planned for the end of 2024.
Additionally, the Star Wars Launch Bay at Tomorrowland remains closed. It is unclear when this attraction might reopen or if Disneyland ultimately has other plans for this attraction.
In 2024, the following restaurants and park areas at Disneyland will also be closed or renovated:
- Bridge from New Orleans Square to Galaxy’s Edge
- Land of Animalsincluding Briar Patch and Pooh Corner
- Hungry Bear Restaurant: closes on May 1st, reopening to be announced
As part of the redesign of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Critter Country is undergoing a major remodeling project. As a result, Critter Country is currently closed entirely. The reopening schedule has not yet been determined, so you should avoid this area of the park.
When Critter Country reopens, it will be renamed Bayou Country to accommodate the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the redesign of the shop. The Hungry Bear Restaurant will also be redesigned and reopened as Hungry Bear Barbecue Festival. You can find out more about the new theming here.
Closures and renovations at Disney California Adventure Park
Photo by Brian Shih
In 2024, the following attractions at California Adventure will be closed for renovations:
- Animation Academy: closes on August 5th, reopens on August 29th
- The Beast’s Library in the Magic Workshop within Disney Animation – permanently closed
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar
- World of Colors – ONE: closes on September 9, reopening to be announced
While most of the above attractions do not yet have a known reopening date, they are expected to each undergo seasonal renovations. These may be extended closures, but all are scheduled to fully reopen sometime in 2024.
Beast’s Library, which was located in the Sorcerer’s Workshop in the Disney Animation building, is the only permanent closure so far, scheduled for 2024. This former attraction will be reimagined in a new location for the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar, which currently has no opening date announced.
Closures and renovations in Downtown Disney
The Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is currently undergoing a major renovation that will fundamentally change the entertainment, dining, and shopping options available here. Here’s a look at the current closures and renovations at Downtown Disney for 2024:
- Catal Restaurant – permanently closed
- Bar Uva – permanently closed
Both Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar are permanently closed and their former locations have been converted into two new dining venues: Paseo and Centrico.
While much of the renovations to existing — and open — restaurants are complete, construction may still be taking place throughout the Downtown Disney District. That’s because permanently closed spots like the old AMC theaters are being converted into new dining and entertainment options. If you head toward the old Rainforest Cafe (now Star Wars Trading Post) and ESPN Zone (now a pop-up shop), you’ll likely encounter ongoing construction.
Closures and renovations of hotels at Disneyland Resort
Photo by Danny Shuster
Construction is currently underway at two Disneyland Resort hotels. Here’s a breakdown of closures or ongoing renovations to expect if you visit in late fall 2023 or early 2024.
Disneyland Hotel
Everything is currently open at the Disneyland Hotel.
Paradise Pier Hotel
Pixar Place Hotel has openedHowever, some floors of the hotel are still under construction. However, this is only reserved for unused guest rooms, so there should not be any major closures that affect the hotel’s facilities.
For more information on current events at Disneyland Resort, check out the latest news here.
