There are several ride closures planned in August for both Disneyland and Disney World. Some of these ride closures are for planned ride overhauls to update older attractions, and some closures are planned for routine maintenance. See all the June Disney ride closures here and July closures here.
It is important to note that any dates listed here are subject to change, and there is always the possibility of more attractions closing for changes or general refurbishment. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including seven major changes to Disney World resort hopping restrictions and new popcorn bucket availability added to Disneyland. See Disneyland rules changes this year.
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Disneyland Ride Closures for August 2026
Disneyland’s ride closures include some popular attractions closing in August. Many do not have confirmed reopening dates.
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The Haunted Mansion is scheduled for its annual closure to transform for its seasonal overlay on August 8, with the attraction reopening on August 21 as Haunted Mansion Holiday.
Main Street Cinema is scheduled to close on August 10 and reopen on August 28.
The Sailing Ship Columbia will be closed during two date ranges: August 3 through 7 and August 10 through 14. Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes will also be out of service August 3 through 6 and August 10 through 13. Both attractions are currently scheduled to resume daily operations after these closures.
The popular theme park character dining experience, Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park, is closing August 17 and will return in late September. The restaurant itself will remain open during the temporary pausing of the character dining experience.
Silly Symphony Swings closed on April 27, and it still has no set reopening date.
Frontierland Shooting’ Exposition closed on July 6, and no current reopening date has been announced.
Looking ahead, Indiana Jones Adventure and Mark Twain Riverboat will both go down for refurbishment starting on September 8. Neither attraction currently has a reopening date yet.
Disney World Ride Closures for August 2026
Looking ahead to September, Typhoon Lagoon will be closing for seasonal maintenance on September 9. Blizzard Beach will remain open.
The previous Animation Courtyard area in Hollywood Studios is closed for its reimagining into The Walt Disney Studios, which will reopen with new experiences on September 14. Currently, the courtyard and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! are open.
Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom closed on July 6 for a major overhaul of the ride’s timeline, with the story of the ride shifting forward by 60 years. The new version of the attraction will reopen sometime in 2027.
The Walt Disney World Railroad is currently operating under a modified route that excludes the Frontierland station, with the train operating in “shuttle mode” between Main Street station and Fantasyland station. The train will remain in this “shuttle mode” for the next few years while work continues on Piston Peak, the new Cars-inspired land, and Villains Land.
Walt Disney World recently opened a ton of new and refreshed attractions. You can see the full list that moved off the closures list here.
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