Credit: Inside the MagicPlanning a Disneyland trip takes a specific kind of patience and optimism. You map out your days, decide which rides are non-negotiable, figure out which restaurants need reservations, and build your itinerary around the things that matter most to your group. And then, sometimes, you find out a few weeks before departure that an attraction you were counting on is going to be closed when you arrive.
That is the nature of theme park refurbishments. They are necessary. They keep attractions running safely and help Disney maintain the quality guests expect. But they require advance knowledge to plan around, and the Disneyland refurbishment schedule for 2026 has a lot going on right now across both parks, the hotels, and Downtown Disney.
The headline addition to that list is the Matterhorn Bobsleds. The iconic roller coaster is being added to the refurbishment calendar starting July 20, 2026, with no confirmed reopening date currently listed. If you have a summer Disneyland trip planned, that is the update most likely to affect your plans. But it is far from the only closure worth knowing about before you go.
Matterhorn Bobsleds Closes July 20
The Matterhorn Bobsleds has been a fixture at Disneyland since 1959 and remains one of the most photographed and recognizable structures in the park. The dual-track roller coaster through a snow-capped mountain is a genuine Disneyland icon, and its closures tend to generate significant attention from guests who have it on their must-ride list.
The attraction is being added to the refurbishment calendar effective July 20, 2026. There is no current reopening date. Refurbishment timelines at Disneyland are subject to change without notice, so the closure could run shorter or longer than any estimate. Guests visiting after July 20 should plan their day without counting on the Matterhorn being available.
If the Matterhorn is a priority for your trip and your dates are flexible, visiting before July 20 gives you the best chance of experiencing it. If your travel dates fall after that, it is simply worth removing from your itinerary expectations for now.
Per Theme Park IQ, “The Matterhorn Bobsleds have been added to the Disneyland refurbishment calendar beginning July 20, 2026. There is no current reopening date and dates are subject to change.”
The Matterhorn Bobsleds have been added to the Disneyland refurbishment calendar beginning July 20, 2026. There is no current reopening date and dates are subject to change. pic.twitter.com/3p3BmNZZmm
— Theme Park IQ (@ThemeParkIQ) June 8, 2026
Current Disneyland Park Closures
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has been closed since April 13, 2026, with no reopening date announced. The popular interactive shooting gallery ride in Tomorrowland is one of the more family-friendly options in that area of the park, and its extended closure leaves a gap for guests traveling with younger children.
Pirates of the Caribbean closed May 4, 2026, also with no confirmed return date. This is one of the most beloved classic attractions at Disneyland and a consistent guest priority, so its ongoing unavailability is worth noting for anyone whose trip centers on the classic park experience.
King Arthur Carrousel and Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition both closed July 6, 2026, both with open-ended timelines.
Pixie Hollow is operating on a reduced schedule rather than a full closure, remaining closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 4, 2026. Guests who want to visit the character experience should check the Disneyland app for current operating days before building it into their plans.
Disney California Adventure Closures
Disney California Adventure has its own set of closures affecting the guest experience in 2026.
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind has been closed since January 2026 with no reopening date. The attraction opened to significant excitement relatively recently and its extended downtime has been a disappointment for guests who made it a priority.
Silly Symphony Swings has been closed since April 27, 2026, also with no confirmed return.
Soarin’ Over California closes June 30, 2026, transitioning to Soarin’ Across America starting July 2. This is a planned transition rather than a standard refurbishment, connected to the America 250 celebration currently running across Disney properties. Guests visiting after July 2 will experience the updated version of the attraction.
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! has a more significant timeline attached to it. The attraction is confirmed to be permanently closing in 2027, making any visit in the meantime a potential last chance depending on when the final date is announced.
The Avengers Campus expansion has also closed the walkway between Avengers Campus and Cars Land as construction continues. Cars Land can still be accessed via the Performance Corridor or San Fransokyo Square. Avengers Campus remains accessible via the Performance Corridor or Hollywood Land. The Service Animal Relief Area has relocated to the space between Sarge’s Surplus Hut and Fillmore’s Taste-In.
Hotel and Downtown Disney Updates
A few resort-level refurbishments are worth knowing about for guests staying on property.
Indoor dining at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel has been unavailable since March 2, 2026, through spring 2026 for refurbishment. Outdoor dining remains available, as does Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar and Grill, so the broader dining options at that location are not entirely offline.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is undergoing ongoing refurbishment through 2026, affecting certain areas of the property. Disney has noted that noise will be limited to daylight hours, which is worth knowing if you are booking a stay and have concerns about construction disruption.
Seasonal Closures to Know About
Beyond the current refurbishment schedule, a few seasonal closures follow a consistent annual pattern that is worth understanding if your trip falls later in the year.
The Haunted Mansion typically closes in mid-August for the holiday overlay installation that transforms it for the Halloween season, reopening in September as Haunted Mansion Holiday. It then closes again in early January for overlay removal, reopening mid-January in its standard form.
it’s a small world follows a similar pattern, usually closing in mid to late October for holiday overlay installation and reopening in November, then closing again in mid-January for removal and reopening in late January or early February.
Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure typically closes in early January through February or March for its annual seasonal refurbishment.
These seasonal timelines are based on historical patterns rather than confirmed 2026 dates, so checking the Disneyland app and refurbishment calendar as your trip approaches will give you the most accurate picture.
How All of This Affects a Disneyland Vacation
The current closure picture at Disneyland is heavier than average. Multiple major attractions across both parks are simultaneously offline, some with open-ended timelines, and the Matterhorn now joining that list starting July 20 adds another priority attraction to the unavailable column for summer visitors.
The practical impact depends almost entirely on which attractions matter most to your group. Families with young children who were counting on Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind or Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters will need to build alternate plans. Guests whose Disneyland identity is tied to the classic park experience will feel the Pirates of the Caribbean and Matterhorn closures most acutely. Disney California Adventure fans have the Avengers Campus construction rerouting their usual navigation of that side of the park.
What all of this reinforces is that checking the current refurbishment schedule as close to your travel date as possible is not optional. These timelines shift frequently and without formal announcement. An attraction listed as closed when you read this could reopen before your trip, or one currently listed as open could be added to the schedule.
If you are finalizing a Disneyland trip for summer 2026 and want help thinking through which closures affect your specific itinerary and what to prioritize around them, drop your plans in the comments below. We update our coverage of these closures regularly and are happy to help you build the best possible version of your trip given what is currently available.
