Disney closing more attractions ahead of summer season
Disneyland in Anaheim, California is closing several attractions and dining locations in May 2026 for routine refurbishments ahead of the summer season. Attractions including 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' Pixie Hollow, and the 'Fantasmic' show will be temporarily shuttered at various times throughout the month. Most closures are expected to conclude by early June, with some experiences reopening in early May.
- ▪Pixie Hollow will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout May 2026, with the closure lasting until June 7.
- ▪The Blue Bayou restaurant will be closed from May 4 to May 20, 2026, coinciding with the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' refurbishment.
- ▪The 'Fantasmic' show will be closed on various weekdays in May and is set to return on May 22 for the summer season.
- ▪Several rides, including Sailing Ship Columbia and Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, reopened on May 2 and May 8, respectively.
- ▪Other recently reopened attractions include Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, and the Disneyland Monorail, which resumed operations on May 1.
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Metro Disney closing more attractions ahead of summer season By Katie Jerkovich Published May 2, 2026, 6:43 p.m. ET Tourists planning on a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth might want to double check that your favorite Disney ride is open, following several closures announced ahead of the summer months. 10 Tourists planning on a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth might want to check that your favorite Disney ride is open. GC Images Pixie Hollow and “Fantasmic” have joined the already announced list of closures at the Anaheim theme park in Southern California, which includes fan-favorite “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the Blue Bayou restaurant. 10 The attractions will be shuttered at various times in May for routine refurbishments.
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