Ride refurbishments are a regular part of keeping attractions running smoothly at Disney parks. While many closures are scheduled in advance, timelines can occasionally shift. There are multiple updates ride closures happening right now.
A previously announced Disney California Adventure closure has now been extended. Keep reading for what has changed and what it could mean for your upcoming visit. At Mickey Visit, we report on all of the latest Disney news, like Disney announcing its first-ever collaboration with the popular BAGGU brand, and Disneyland revealing 4 New Magic Key Pass Holder perks coming soon.
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Disney California Adventure Updated Closure
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure was initially scheduled for a brief two-day closure on February 27 and February 28, with plans to reopen on March 1. However, the closure has now been extended through March 2, pushing the reopening date back an additional day. The ride is now scheduled to reopen on March 3.
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This update comes shortly after the attraction underwent a longer refurbishment earlier this year, when it was closed from January 5 through January 22. Given the recent work, this appears to be a shorter maintenance check rather than a major refurbishment. It is not uncommon for a refurbishment to start, and then for the teams realize they need more time to work on the attraction.
Even small timeline changes like this can affect wait times and ride strategy. As always, we’ll keep a close eye on any additional updates and let you know if anything changes.
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The ride joins several other attractions currently unavailable across the resort. At Disney California Adventure, Grizzly River Run and Jumpin’ Jellyfish are also closed. Most of the major rides at the park will be open for the kickoff of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival next week, but Toy Story Midway Mania will close for refurbishment starting at the beginning of April. See everything we know so far about that closure here.
Over at Disneyland Park, closures include Jungle Cruise, Golden Zephyr, Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, and the Disneyland Monorail. You can see all of the Disney ride closures happening in March here.
Disneyland also recently filed permits for extensive maintenance for its Pirates of the Caribbean ride, indicating that a refurbishment may be coming up for this iconic ride. Though nothing has been formally announced, we have a rough idea of the starting timeline of this potential closure, which you can read more about here.
For a full breakdown of all current and upcoming ride closures, check our official Disneyland refurbishment guide for the latest details.
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