A favorite among Disneyland’s table-service restaurants will close for refurbishment soon. This is an iconic spot that is a must-do, just from the environment of the restaurant. We now have more clarity on the refurbishment timeline.
This restaurant’s temporary closure is connected with a refurbishment of a classic Disneyland ride, which will be closed for longer than the dining location. We break down what we know about these projects’ reopening dates and what may change. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including Disney’s plans to lay off up to 1,000 employees and new Star Wars popcorn buckets coming to Disneyland.
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Blue Bayou Restaurant Reopening Date Revealed
Blue Bayou Restaurant will close for refurbishment starting May 4, 2026. That same day, Pirates of the Caribbean will close for a refurbishment of its own.
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The restaurant and the ride are connected, with the Blue Bayou Restaurant’s faux-moonlit dining room located inside one of the opening scenes of Pirates of the Caribbean.
On April 9, Disneyland added to the website refurbishment calendar that Blue Bayou Restaurant will reopen on May 21, 2026. However, Pirates of the Caribbean will remain closed a bit longer.
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With the adjoining attraction still being closed when Blue Bayou Restaurant reopens, Disney says “views will be obstructed and guests may hear some refurbishment noise.”
Disney has shared with us that Pirates of the Caribbean’s refurbishment is expected to last around a month, but no specific reopening date has been announced yet.
In the cases of both Blue Bayou Restaurant and Pirates of the Caribbean, we expect both refurbishments to involve standard maintenance as part of Disneyland’s plans for ongoing upkeep of attractions rather than introducing major changes.
Refurbishments Throughout Disneyland Resort
The upcoming refurbishments of Blue Bayou Restaurant and Pirates of the Caribbean are among several maintenance projects happening throughout Disneyland Resort.
Jungle Cruise, Disneyland Monorail, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, Toy Story Midway Mania, and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind are all currently closed for refurbishment, with no reopening dates announced. We predict when some of these attractions may reopen here.
Future refurbishments include Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Silly Symphony Swings. Keep track of all Disneyland refurbishments here.
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