Disney Announced 11 Ride Closures in January 2026 For Refurbishment and Ride Changes

As the holiday celebration is coming to a close, we are approaching refurbishment season at the Disney parks. Disney likes to take advantage of the slower time in January and February to complete any necessary ride closure refurbishments before the bigger Spring Break crowds start coming in.

At both Disneyland and Disney World, there are several closures for top rides and restaurants that you should know about if you have a trip planned soon. Keep reading for all of the January 2026 Disneyland and Disney World closures you should be aware of! The Disney World closures are below in the second section. At Mickey Visit, we report on all of the latest Disney news, including 15 Major Disney World changes hitting in 2026 that will impact trips, and 4 Disney World Dining Plan changes in 2026 that complicate the offering. See the February Disneyland closures here and the February Disney World closures here. Plus, the February Disney World changes here.

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Disneyland Ride Closures in January

There are several notable Disneyland ride closures in January, including favorites like “it’s a small world,” the Haunted Mansion, the Incredicoaster, and Rise of the Resistance. Some of these are standard refurbishments for maintenance, while others are seasonal closures.

At Disneyland Park, “it’s a small world” closes on January 26 for refurbishment to remove the seasonal overlay, and no reopening date has been listed yet. Haunted Mansion Holiday closes on January 12, and it reopens on January 23 as the traditional Haunted Mansion. They try to stagger these seasonal closures a bit so that these two major rides aren’t down at the same time.

Rise of the Resistance has a rare closure starting in January. It closes on January 20 for refurbishment, and no reopening date has been listed yet. There are also a few closures happening for attractions on the Rivers of America. Sailing Ship Columbia is closed from January 26 through January 29 for refurbishment, and it will reopen on January 30. Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed from January 12 through January 15, and it will reopen on January 16.

At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Oga’s Cantina and Jat Kaa’s Coolers: J1-KC at Resistance Clearing will close from January 20 through January 24, 2026, reopening on January 25.

Over at Disney California Adventure, there is a good handful of closures happening during this month. This includes three simultaneous closures in Pixar Pier. The Incredicoaster will be closed for refurbishment from January 5, 2026, through February 5, 2026. It will reopen on February 6, 2026.

Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind closes for refurbishment starting on January 5, 2026, and it reopens on January 23, 2026. They also just extended the closure of Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining, which shares some overlap with these two rides. This will now be closed from January 12 through January 17, 2026.

Grizzly River Run closes for refurbishment starting on January 5, 2026. There is no reopening date listed on the calendar yet, but it typically reopens in mid-March. There is also another closure in Grizzly Peak starting at the same time for Smokejumpers Grill. This is scheduled for January 5, 2026, through January 9, 2026.

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Another key closure continuing into January is the Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian. It is currently undergoing a renovation to receive new enhancements, including a new look, expanded exhibition counters, and an updated outdoor patio seating area for al fresco dining with two new fireplaces. See everything we know so far about the reopening timeline here.

There are more closures planned beyond January. See all Disneyland ride closures here.

Disney World Ride Closures in January

There are not quite as many closures happening at Disney World during this time, but there are a few that you should be aware of if you are visiting soon.

In Magic Kingdom, two rides are continuing their extended closures. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is closed for a major overhaul that will introduce some major upgrades and new additions, including a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. You can see all of the details about the overhaul here.

The other major closure continuing into January is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. As part of this extended refurbishment, they are making some changes ot the lift hill scene that you can read about in our separate article here. In their recent set of announcements, Disney World shared that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen “with touches of new magic” in the spring of 2026.

Another big change is coming soon to Frozen Ever After in EPCOT. This ride will be closing on January 26, as Disney updates the Audio-Animatronics figures. As we shared in our original announcement, these will be updated with new faces that have more of a “true-to-film” look, taking inspiration from the advancements of the figures used at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland. These changes will debut in February 2026.

Lastly, the Disney Skyliner will be down for refurbishment from January 25 through January 31, 2026. This is a relatively short refurbishment, and we already have the Skyliner closure dates for 2027 as well. 

If you’re visiting in the next month, you’ll also want to be aware of the Disney World resort closures and impacts happening during this time, including enhancements at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa hotel lobby and convention center, room refurbishments in the Magnolia Bend area of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside, and more. You can stay up-to-date with all of those closures here to see how they may impact your trip.

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