Disney closing some of their most popular rides ahead of summer season
Disneyland is closing several popular attractions and dining experiences ahead of the summer season for routine refurbishments. Attractions including 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' Fantasmic, and Pixie Hollow will be temporarily shuttered at various times in May. Most closures are expected to conclude by early June, with some experiences reopening in early May.
- ▪'Pirates of the Caribbean' will close on May 4 with an estimated reopening in early June.
- ▪The Blue Bayou restaurant will be closed from May 4 to May 20, 2026.
- ▪Pixie Hollow will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout May until June 7, 2026.
- ▪The 'Fantasmic' show will be closed on various weekdays in May and 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.
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Lifestyle Disney closing some of their most popular rides 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. 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 Tourists planning on a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth might want to check that your favorite Disney ride is open. GC Images 10 The attractions will be shuttered at various times in May for routine refurbishments.
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