Disneyland This Week—New Details on Upcoming Rides, Spring Break CROWDS Warning, Major Ride Closure Begins, Summer Event News

Welcome back to Mickey Visit Disneyland This Week! Each week we'll unearth Disneyland offerings and tips you could easily miss completely. We have all of the essential dates for your visit.

These updates are written for the frequent Disneyland visitor but also written in a way that you can share them with friends who call on you as their Disneyland expert. Each week we cut through the noise to bring you the essential info. 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. Please COMMENT below if you like these updates and share anything that makes them more useful.

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 March 10, 2025.

One Big Thing – Details on Millennium Falcon Ride New Story, Avengers Campus Rides, and Fantastic 4 Characters!

This weekend, we got a lot of news from a Disney panel at the SXSW Conference, including a look at an exciting new look at some upcoming Disneyland rides and experiences!

We received some new details for the Mandalorian and Grogu storyline coming to the Millennium Falcon in 2026 and an opening date for the new experience! We also got a first look at some really cool-looking concept art showing some of the different locations across the Star Wars universe we will encounter on the ride. Above, you can see a look at the Millennium Falcon soaring through Cloud City above Bespin. While the ride as it is right now is a very cool premise, the stakes of the mission could be much higher, and this new Mandalorian storyline looks like it will really take the experience to a whole new level.

We also got some more details about the new Tony Stark ride coming to Avengers Campus and the making of it. This is a really unique attraction and a key part of the technology has never been in a theme park before. At the SXSW panel, Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Imagineering Bruce Vaughn described how this is a departure from other rides where the tech is hidden. Instead, “the tech IS the story, so we’re putting it front and center.”

The other big piece of Disneyland news that came out of the SXSW Conference is that the Fantastic 4 characters will be coming to Tomorrowland in Disneyland. The upcoming Fantastic Four film, comes to theaters on July 25. There is also a H.E.R.B.I.E. robot in development!

There were also some major announcements for Disney World at the panel that you can read about as well, including more details about the new type of ride vehicle in development for the Cars ride coming to Magic Kingdom, a really cool look at the vertical lift after boarding for the new Monsters Inc. doors coaster in Hollywood Studios, and the news that the cute Star Wars droids will make their Disney World debut soon.

Important Disneyland Dates This Week

• The new Disneyland 70th anniversary special ticket offer for the summer goes on sale tomorrow, March 11, 2025. This special offer is valid for visits from May 16 through August 14, 2025. You can see more details on the Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer and pricing here. Keep in mind that you will get the LOWEST prices for this special offer by booking through our travel partner, Get Away Today, with additional savings for our Mickey Visit readers when you book through our exclusive link. Book Discount Tickes HERE>
• Spring Break crowds start to pick up this week. This week marks the start of a busy season at Disneyland with kids out of school. We typically see Spring Break crowds pick up in mid-March and last through most of April. If you have a visit planned during this time, be sure to check out our tips for beating the crowds at Disneyland. You can have a great trip even when the parks are crowded if you come in with a solid strategy to tackle priorities (check out our Disneyland 3-day itinerary) and take advantage of the Disneyland morning hours to rope drop popular attractions with lower wait times.
• As we enter into this busier time of year, starting this week on March 14, Mickey's Mix Magic will have fireworks every night until March 30. See more Disneyland operational updates in our full section below.
• Disney California Adventure is closing early at 5pm on March 13 for a private Cast Member event. Make sure you plan accordingly! You can see more of the Disneyland early closures that may impact your trip.
• Dining reservations for Mother's Day can be made starting this Wednesday. See our guide to Mother's Day at Disneyland for details on dining spots and other activities to celebrate.

• Booking for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite dining will begin on March 13 at Cafe Orleans and Oga’s Cantina. See everything you need to know about Disneyland Star Wars Nite.
• St. Patrick's Day takes place on March 17. Disneyland will likely have some smaller offerings for the St. Patrick's Day celebration including some themed food offerings across the resort. Also, don't forget to check out the hidden Leprechaun house in Disneyland decorated for St. Patrick's Day and read the fun story behind this hidden detail!
• There is rain forecast for some days this week at Disneyland. If your visit falls on a day when rain is expected, make sure you come prepared with a poncho (we recommend these over umbrellas) and water-resistant shoes. You can see our full guide for how to do Disneyland in the rain detailing all of the activities you can enjoy including indoor rides, shops, and dining.
• Indiana Jones Adventure is closing for refurbishment on March 17. This popular ride will be undergoing a longer refurbishment spanning the busy Spring Break season at Disneyland. See details on this ride closure and its duration.
• New info! Storytellers Cafe is closing for refurbishment for a few weeks in March, and we have new details on how the offerings will continue during this time. The restaurant page now says that during the closure, Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet and Brunch will be available in the Trillium Room. Storytellers Cafe will also have a dinner buffet in the Trillium Room. We do not yet have the exact closure date officially confirmed by Disney. Disney previously shared that Hearthstone Lounge will be open in its place with expanded hours and offerings. During this refurbishment, you can still book the other Disneyland Character Dining experiences offered at the resort like Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park at Plaza Inn and Goofy's Kitchen.
• Spring character dining experiences are open for booking. Easter Day brunch and dinner reservations are now open at Storytellers Cafe. You can read more about this special Easter dining experience for details on the pricing, menu, and more. We expected this to book up pretty quickly, but lots of times are still available. Reservations are also now open for the Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Springtime! buffet which starts April 3, 2025. This themed character dining experience features floral decor, music, and Goofy and friends in “garden-inspired garb.”
• Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite tickets are still on sale to the general public. The event takes place on select dates from April 8 to May 6, 2025 at Disneyland Park. At the time of writing, there are still tickets on sale for all party nights of the event except for May 4, 2025, which is sold out. We're surprised that the party is selling a little bit more slowly this year.
• Special food offerings are still available at locations across Avengers Campus to celebrate the release of Captain America: Brave New World, including the Red Gamma Gulp, Captain America Shield Sipper, Liberty Punch, Pepperoni Pizza Pocket, Red Rage Wings, and Cheese Pizza pocket.

Key Disneyland News You Missed

• Disney released the third episode of the Youtube series “We Call It Imagineering” with some behind-the-scenes looks at new rides at Disneyland and Disney World that we just got news about at the SXSW Conference this past weekend. See new reveals of what was featured in this episode here.
• Last week, we got a bunch of new details on Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration! We got a look at the colorful decorations that will be featured across the resort, a special projection show on the facade of “it's a small world,” and more. You can see our roundup of these Disneyland 70th anniversary new announcements here. We will also break down the highlights below!
• Disney shared some more details about the new 70th anniversary World of Color show, including the news that The Muppets will be featured! There will also be an original song in the show. You can read those details about the 70th anniversary World of Color show here.
• Disney shared that a fan-favorite float will be returning to the popular Paint the Night parade for the first time since its initial run when it comes back for the 70th anniversary celebration. You can read more details about this change to the Paint the Night parade here.
• Disney shared more details about the 70th anniversary character cavalcade that will be coming to Disneyland Park. You can see our coverage of the 70th anniversary cavalcade news for a look at the concept art and some of the rare characters that will be featured!
• There will be some new additions coming to “it's a small world” and Toy Story Midway Mania! for Disneyland's 70th anniversary. You can read about the changes to Toy Story Midway Mania and new Disney Pixar characters coming to “it's a small world.”
• Disneyland also shared a first look at a new 70th anniversary popcorn bucket that will be available during the celebration. You can see details in our full Disneyland popcorn bucket guide.
• Disney announced all of the new Star Wars foods that will be available at this year's Season of the Force celebration. You can see photos and descriptions of the food items in our Disneyland Season of the Force guide.
• We got a look at some of the new Star Wars popcorn buckets that will be available for Season of the Force. These are so much fun! Check out these Star Wars popcorn buckets and other novelties and where you can find them.

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Magic Key Benefits Continue in March

Special perks for Magic Key Annual Passholders continue this month and into the next. These are a way for them to incentivize passholder visits during what is a slower time for vacation goers.

• During the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Magic Key holders get a few different perks, including a discount on the 8-coupon Sip and Savor Pass with a special Magic Key lanyard (while supplies last), a special dining and photo-op area between Avengers Campus and Cars Land, and special Magic Key festival t-shirts and pins available (while supplies last) at Acorns Gifts & Goods, Elias & Co., Festival Gifts, and Studio Store.
• Through March 31 during Women's History Month, Magic Key holders can pose with a special prop for a PhotoPass Magic Shot honoring Mary Blair. This is located in Fantasyland next to the Alice in Wonderland attraction, across from the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and is available from park opening to dusk (approximately 4:30 PM).
• Disneyland shared ahead of the start of Star Wars Nite parties that Magic Key holders can get a commemorative 3-button set on event nights. This will be available on event nights at the Magic Key destination near the walkway to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just past Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, while supplies last.
• Magic Key holders can enjoy special food offerings including the Box O' Sliders at Galactic Grill, and Ice Cream Floats from Golden Horseshoe.
• Magic Key holders can get select meal combos that include a special Magic Key tumbler at Alien Pizza Planet or Galactic Grill via mobile order, while supplies last.
• 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 shorter hours of operation this week with Disneyland Park open until 10pm and Disney California Adventure open until 9 pm during the weekdays. The parks will have longer hours on the weekend Friday-Sunday, and starting next Monday on March 17, the parks will shift into longer operating hours with Disneyland open until 12 am and Disney California Adventure open until 10pm.
• The World of Color – One show runs each night along with the Mickey's Mix Magic show. Fireworks will be shown for Mickey's Mix Magic along with the projection show Friday-Sunday. Fantasmic! will also play on the weekends. Starting next Monday on March 17, fireworks and Fantasmic! will be shown nightly.
• Disneyland has not announced a parade that will be offered in the time between now and the 70th anniversary celebration (click here for details). There is currently a Mickey and Friends Cavalcade along the parade route at Disneyland Park twice a day. Disneyland will be bringing back Paint the Night and Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration starting in May 2025.

What We're Thinking About This Week

• Emily is excited about all of the Disneyland news we got last week including the 70th anniversary details and looks at new upcoming rides. She is particularly looking forward to seeing the resort all decked out in colorful 70th decor and (although it's a long way from now) the new Mandalorian storyline for the Millennium Falcon ride that looks like it will be a really positive change for the ride.
• Gavin is super excited about the 70th Anniversary updates that really start to make this celebration feel like something special and different than the other festivals in the past few years. Someone who “gets” the magic of Disneyland is clearly putting real thought into this. Now, I just wish they had a show in the Hyperion Theater or Fantasyland.
• Lindsay is looking forward to the return of the Paint the Night Frozen float and generally to watch that parade on Main Street again this summer.

Where In Disneyland Is This?

Hint: These stairs are a remaining piece of Disneyland history…do you know what they used to lead to?

Answer to last week's “Where In Disneyland Is This? This plaque is located at the entrance to Frontierland! Click here to see that image.

Disneyland Crowd Calendar This Week

This week, you can expect to see Spring Break crowds starting to pick up with kids out of school on break. We anticipate that the week will start off with normal crowds and you can expect to see crowds begin to increase to above normal around the 13th. This week marks the start of one of the busiest times of the year at Disneyland.

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

New Disneyland Ride Closures This Week

This week, Indiana Jones Adventure closes for refurbishment on March 17, 2025. This will be a longer refurbishment—see our guide below for the reopening date.

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

• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! is closed for refurbishment
• The Disney Gallery is closed for refurbishment
• “it's a small world” is closed for refurbishment (see guide below for reopening date!)
• Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe is closed for refurbishment
• Grizzly River Run 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 have a video from Megan (@themagicalmillennial on Instagram) sharing some of the highlights of 90s Nite! This nostalgic event was a lot of fun as you can see in our Disneyland 90s Nite review.

 

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We also wanted to include this video from Kellie Krueger (@we_don't_wear_ears on Instagram) for some helpful tips on staying comfortable during rainy days at Disneyland.

 

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And we wanted to share this fun video from Miguel (@gentlemansdisney on Instagram) highlighting this hidden Remy right now at Disney California Adventure!

 

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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 May 9, 2025.
• Today is the 180-day window for making Disneyland theme park reservations for September 6, 2025. 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 June 8, 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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