Disneyland This Week—Tomorrowland Additions, Restaurant Closing, Food Prices Increase

Welcome back to Mickey Visit Disneyland This Week! Each week at Mickey Visit we unearth Disneyland news and tips you could easily miss completely. We have all of the essential dates for your visit. This week, we have news about new additions coming to Tomorrowland, ride closures and reopenings, a restaurant location permanently closing, and more.

These news and date updates provide the most important information for your visit every single week whether you are a frequent visitor or visiting for the first time in years. We cut through the noise to hone in on what dates and news matter for this week. Click here to see our most recent Disneyland This Week update from last week for all the things you missed at Disneyland and our first Disneyland This Week update for all my thoughts on what we are hoping to achieve with these weekly updates.

My name is Gavin Doyle. Each week I and members of my team including Lindsay Brookshier, Emily Midgley, and Bridget Waldman from @CaliforniaDisneyBliss, will work together to bring you the most essential Disneyland information. This is your one-stop resource for everything happening at Disneyland the week of July 21, 2025.

One Big Thing in Disneyland News – Fantastic Four Offerings Coming to Disneyland

Starting this week, there will be some special offerings to celebrate the new Fantastic Four: First Steps film coming to theaters! These new offerings include character appearances and special projection effects for Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, as well as themed foods and novelties at the parks. We are really happy to see these new additions that will bring some great new energy to the land this summer!

For a limited time starting this week on Friday, July 25, you can meet The Thing, Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, or the Human Torch, who will be making appearances outside the Tomorrowland Theater in Disneyland Park. Their robot H.E.R.B.I.E. will also be making appearances in a dedicated space adjacent to The Fantastic Four’s location in Tomorrowland. There will also be special projection effects in the evening on the façade of Space Mountain!

There will also be some special foods and novelties available at both parks to celebrate the film's release. You can see all of those, and the dates these limited-time offerings will be available, in our full article on these new additions coming to Tomorrowland.

Important Disneyland Dates This Week

• The current Earl of Sandwich/former La Brea Bakery building will be closing this week to make way for the Porto's Bakery location that will be built on this site. For Earl of Sandwich Tavern, the final day of operation is Thursday, July 24. For Earl of Sandwich quick service, the final day of operation is Friday, July 25. You can read more details on the new Earl of Sandwich two-story location coming and the Porto's Bakery location coming to Downtown Disney.
• A few new treats debuted on Disneyland's 70th anniversary date! Some of these are still available, like the Balloon Marshmallow Pop! There is also a new Dole Whip flavor at The Tropical Hideaway, Dole Whip Peach, and a new Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration cup that debuted on the anniversary date, available at The Tropical Hideaway, Tiki Juice Bar, and Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.
• There will be a new Mermaid Lagoon Mug at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar starting Friday, July 25! On July 24, you can get one via mobile order through Disneyland app, while supplies last. Mobile Orders can be placed through the Trader Sam’s Mug Release listing as early as 6 a.m. PT. The arrival windows for designated pickup hours are between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, and pickup is in the Grand Ballroom at the Disneyland Hotel. If you are among the first to purchase, you can have your mug signed by the artist, and there will also be music, themed photo-ops, and more when you pick up your mug.

• There are a few ride closures and reopenings happening this week. The Matterhorn is reopening on Thursday, July 24, and the Pixar Pal-A-Round reopens on Friday, July 25. Next Monday, the 28th, Casey Jr. Circus Train, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and Incredicoaster all close for refurbishment. You can see all of the summer closures that will be happening at Disneyland in our separate article here.
• The Autopia MagicBand+ interaction point at Disneyland now finally has tickets! These tickets are driver citations, which is pretty fun. Check them out in our separate article here!
• Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are currently on sale, and there are still party nights left! This popular after-hours Halloween party in Disney California Adventure features rare characters, trick-or-treating, the Frightfully fun Parade, the Villains Grove scenescape, and the opportunity to dress up in a costume. See all information on 2025 Oogie Boogie Bash dates and tickets here, including dates and prices for the parties. You can also see the dates that have already sold out for Oogie Boogie Bash here.

Key Disneyland News You Missed

• Disneyland recently raised prices for food and beverage items across the resort. You can see examples of some of these increases in our separate article here.
• We went to Disneyland at 3:30 am for a special Cast Member 70th anniversary event! Check out the highlights of that party in our separate article here.
• Bookings are open for the seasonal Halloween character dining experiences! There are two at Storytellers Cafe, including a new Halloween character dining dinner! You can see details about the new character dining dinner (and the cute character outfits) here, and the returning autumn-inspired breakfast/brunch here. Bookings are also now open for Goofy's Kitchen Halloween! This popular character dining experience features special Halloween-inspired decor, music, foods, and character costumes. You can see details about Goofy's Kitchen Halloween and our review from a past year here.
• “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” has opened, and you may need to join a virtual queue to experience it. A standby line will not be available while a virtual queue is offered. You can see details on how this will work in our separate article here. Disneyland will use a virtual queue for the attraction as needed each day, and you can check the Disneyland app to see if a virtual queue is in use on the day of your visit. See photos and video of the Walt Disney animatronic revealed here, and our review of the new attraction here. Alongside the attraction, a new gallery exhibit has also debuted at the Main Street Opera House, including some plans and artifacts never seen before. You can see photos of the new gallery exhibit here!
• There is a fantastic new special ticket offer for local residents that is now available to purchase! See details in our separate article here.
• The new verse of “it's a small world” written by Disney Legend Richard Sherman has debuted in the final scene of the ride! Check out our review of that new change and a video of it here.
• A new Zootopia window was revealed on Main Street for Disneyland's anniversary date! See photos and details of the new window here.
• Disneyland offered some fun freebies on its 70th anniversary date, and Disney executives greeted guests at park opening! See details and photos of Bob Iger and Josh D'Amaro at Disneyland in our separate article here.
• Disney CEO Bob Iger rang the NYSE Bell at Disneyland in a historic moment in business! We had a front row view of this! See photos in our separate article here.
• A new dating app is in development for Disney adults that also has a friendship component. See details about the new app here!

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Magic Key Benefits Continue in July

Special perks for Magic Key Annual Passholders are available this month. See details below.

• Magic Key holders can access exclusive “day of” t-shirts for Disneyland's 70th anniversary. See those pictured above!
• Now through July 31, Magic Key holders can enjoy special offers at participating Downtown Disney locations. These offers include secret menu items, discounts, and special items with purchase at locations including Parkside Market, Salt & Straw, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Beignets Expressed, Ballast Point Brewing Co., Lovepop, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, and Wetzel’s Pretzels. You can see details on these offers in the Magic Key portal in the Disneyland app.
• Magic Key holders can find a 70th Celebration Postcard collection with a special Magic Key design from Disney Vacation Club, available at any Disney Vacation Club Discovery Desk. These are available while supplies last.
• During the 70th anniversary celebration, there is special Magic Key 70th-themed merchandise available! New Magic Key items will be released periodically. Right now, offerings include a 70th Magic Key T-shirt, 70th Magic Key Pin, and 70th Magic Key Lug Bag.
• Magic Key holders can enjoy special food offerings, including the Box O' Sliders at Galactic Grill and the new Neapolitan Sampler at The Golden Horseshoe, available for purchase on the Disneyland app. The Neapolitan Sampler offering features three sample-size ice cream floats, one of each of the following: Coca-Cola Cherry Float, Sprite Float, and Barq’s Root Beer Float.
• For the Pixar Putt mini golf course, Magic Key holders get a special discounted rate of $25 per Magic Key Holder.

Disneyland Operational Updates

• Disneyland has longer hours of operation this week, with Disneyland Park open until 12 AM every day and Disney California Adventure open until 10 PM.
• The Disneyland 70th anniversary show, World of Color: Happiness!, runs twice every night at Disney California Adventure. Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration runs twice daily.
• At Disneyland Park, Wondrous Journeys shows with fireworks every night of the week, along with Fantasmic!. Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga will have two showtimes a night. Paint the Night runs twice a night, and The Celebrate Happy Calvacade runs twice during the day.

What We're Thinking About This Week

• Emily keeps thinking about the new peach Dole Whip and the great Princess Diaries reference that disneyeats used to reveal it.
• Gavin had a wonderful whirlwind week at Disneyland last week and is feeling particularly grateful for the opportunity to bring you the latest Disneyland news each week.
• Lindsay loves to see Tomorrowland getting a little something extra with the Fantastic Four as this area of the park could always use a bit more!

Where In Disneyland Is This?

Do you know where this is? Share your guess in the comments below!

Answer to last week's “Where In Disneyland Is This?” Click here to see that image so you can guess first.

In front of Sleeping Beauty Castle!

Disneyland Crowd Calendar This Week

We expect a mix of normal and above normal crowds this week at Disneyland. Many schools start around August 10th in Orange County and the surrounding states, such as parts of Nevada and Utah. Because of this, you can expect higher wait times over the next couple of weeks as families get in their last visit before summer break ends.

During the summer months, it's especially important to make good use of Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland to skip the lines for attractions! See our Disneyland Lightning Lane Multi Pass tips for making the most of the service.

You can see our rating of all upcoming dates in our Mickey Visit Disneyland Crowd Calendar.

New Disneyland Ride Closures This Week

On Monday, July 28, the following rides close for refurbishment:

• Casey Jr. Circus Train
• Storybook Land Canal Boats
• Incredicoaster

Here are some of the other current ride closures that are continuing into this week:

• Pixar Pal-A-Round is closed for refurbishment (reopening this week!)
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is closed for refurbishment
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is closed for refurbishment
• Matterhorn Bobsleds is closed for refurbishment (reopening this week!)

You can see reopening dates for some of the above attractions and other upcoming closures in our Disneyland ride refurbishment guide.

Other Disney Content We're Watching

Each week, we'll share some of our favorite information and fun content from across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube in an effort to spotlight some of the great creators who work so hard to share details from Disneyland.

First up, we wanted to highlight this post from Joseph T. (@exploringthedisneyworld on Instagram), who helped develop the Special Edition Disneyland 70th Anniversary commemorative guide maps for the park's anniversary date. This is account is a fun follow for a look back at Disney history.

 

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A post shared by Joseph T. (@exploringthedisneyworld)

Next, we have a video from Megan Powell (@themagicalmillennial_ on Instagram) highlighting the new peach Dole Whip at Tropical Hideaway!

 

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We also wanted to feature this post from Bridget (@californiadisneybliss on Instagram) highlighting the short film honoring the Sherman Brothers and their iconic song that you can watch at Main Street Cinema.

 

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A post shared by Bridget – Disneyland Guru, Disney Family, Disney Creator (@californiadisneybliss)

Heads up! Reservations Open for Disneyland Dining / Park Reservations

For any trips before the below dates, you should be considering booking park reservations and dining reservations.

• Today is the 60-day window for Disneyland dining reservations for September 19, 2025. 
• Today is the 180-day window for making Disneyland theme park reservations for January 17, 2026. This applies to most non-Annual Pass tickets.
• For Magic Key Annual Pass Holders, the 90-day window from today to make theme park reservations is October 19, 2025.

See our top tips for getting Disneyland dining reservations and the best Disneyland restaurants we would recommend.

Disneyland Lightning Lane Cost This Week

• Today, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass service costs $36 if you purchase it when you arrive.
• For the two Lightning Lane Single Pass rides, the cost is $28 for Rise of the Resistance and $22 for Radiator Springs Racers.

You can see our guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland for our expert tips on making the most of the service.

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