Disneyland Restaurant Overhaul Debuts, Trader Sam’s Holiday Offerings, Mid-Week Ride Closures, and More ‘This Week’

Welcome back to Mickey Visit Disneyland This Week! Each week at Mickey Visit, we share key happenings and dates for the week you might have missed completely. We have all of the essential dates for your visit. See our last Mickey Visit Disneyland This Week here. This is your resource for everything happening at Disneyland the week of October 13, 2025. This week we have news about a little-known holiday offering, mid-week closures of two rides, big changes to a Disneyland restaurant, and more.

See our recent news update on all of the big changes from last week that you missed at the parks and the recent news about the Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment reopening date.

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Important Disneyland Dates This Week

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Overhaul of Magic Key Terrace! Over at Disney California Adventure, the Magic Key Terrace has rolled out a brand-new menu that will remain available through Spring 2026. This refreshed lineup features an array of savory and flavorful dishes for Magic Key holders and their guests.

While only Magic Key holders can book reservations, they are welcome to bring along non–Magic Key guests to enjoy the experience. Advance reservations are highly recommended, walk up spots may be possible too! See shot of the food below. Stay tuned on our Mickey Visit newsletter for our review very soon. We tried this today.

Reservations for the Disneyland Home for the Holidays Guided Tour are now available! This two-hour guided seasonal experience takes guests through some of the park’s most magical holiday traditions. The tour includes reserved viewing for A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Lightning Lane access for Haunted Mansion Holiday, a holiday time treat, and a special collectible keepsake. Guests can book this experience directly on the official Disneyland website or app for the dates of 11/14 – 1/7!

Haunted Mansion is this week’s feature at Movie Nights at Downtown Disney Presented by M&M’S! Catch it on October 15 at 7 PM at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage & Lawn. These events have become very popular. The Halloweentown screening last week was packed.

Reservations open for Trader Sam's Holiday Mixology Seminar on October 16th. The offer returns on November 17 and November 19, 2025. The event takes place three times in the afternoon and costs $179 pre-tax and gratuity. See Disneyland page here.

Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes and Sailing Ship Columbia will both be closed from October 13th to 16th and from October 20th to the 23rd. These weekday closures are scheduled throughout October. Make sure you stay up to date on all of the current and upcoming Disneyland ride closures and Disneyland October closures.

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Holiday merch has started arriving in Downtown Disney and select park stores! You can see a photo update of what we have spotted in the parks here. More items will continue to arrive. Last year, the full holiday merchandise set was available on October 29.

Snow was spotted on the castle today at Disneyland. Even though it’s only mid-October, the first signs of winter have already appeared at Disneyland. Overnight, snow blanketed Sleeping Beauty Castle, marking the start of the park’s transformation into the holidays. Over the coming weeks, more snow caps and festive decor will be added throughout the parks in preparation for the official Disneyland holiday season, which kicks off on November 14. You can see the snow in the lead image of the article.

Show your same-day Oogie Boogie Bash ticket at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio in Downtown Disney and get 10% off lunch (11 AM–3 PM) on event days! This is a good deal to take advantage of at this top Downtown Disney restaurant.

Oogie Boogie Bash will close Disney California Adventure early at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 14, Thursday, October 16, and Sunday, October 19. See all Disneyland early closure dates for the rest of the year here. If you're headed to the event this year, see our Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 strategy and itinerary. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are sold out for all party dates.

Guests should be prepared for heavier-than-usual crowds this week. Over the weekend, Lightning Lane Multi Pass sold out at park opening, a clear sign that demand is high. With many schools on fall break, expect busy walkways and longer wait times. Planning ahead will be essential.

Thank you to Bridget @CaliforniaDisneyBliss on Instagram for the help with this weekly update.

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