Last Updated on October 19, 2026
Updated October 19, 2026
Quick answer (updated October 19, 2026): Indiana Jones Adventure is closed through Thursday, October 22 and reopens Friday, October 23, 2026 on Disney’s schedule. Mad Tea Party reopened October 16, “it’s a small world” closes October 30 for its holiday overlay and returns November 13, and Fantasmic! runs on select nights only. In Disney California Adventure, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail closes November 1–12.
| Ride / show | Park | Closed | Reopens | Status | What to do instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Jones Adventure | Disneyland | Sep 8, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 (Disney schedule) | Reopening | Through Oct 22, ride Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean instead and spend Multi Pass picks elsewhere. From Oct 23, plan Indy back in and check the app that morning. |
| Mad Tea Party | Disneyland | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | Reopened | Pair it with Alice in Wonderland next door. |
| “it’s a small world” | Disneyland | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 (Holiday overlay) | Scheduled | Ride the classic version by Oct 29, or plan “it’s a small world” Holiday (a Multi Pass ride) from Nov 13. |
| Fantasmic! | Disneyland | Dark Oct 19–22 and 26–29 | Performs Oct 23–25 and 30–31 | Select nights | Book Fantasmic! dining packages only on show nights. |
| Sailing Ship Columbia | Disneyland | Weekday blocks Oct 19–23, Oct 26–30 and Nov 2–6 | Runs Oct 24–25, Oct 31–Nov 1 and from Nov 7 | Intermittent | Use the Mark Twain Riverboat on the same river. |
| Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes | Disneyland | Oct 19–22, Oct 26–29 and Nov 2–5 | Runs Oct 23–25, Oct 30–Nov 1 and from Nov 6 | Intermittent | Plan paddling for a weekend. |
| Redwood Creek Challenge Trail | California Adventure | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Scheduled | Plan kids’ play breaks elsewhere Nov 1–12. |
| Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park (snack stand) | California Adventure | Closed | No date announced | Closed | Use other Paradise Gardens food stands. |
Dates come from Disney’s attraction schedules checked October 19, 2026, and can change. Full details, dark-night calendars and completed refurbishments are below.
As of October 19, 2026 (Monday), Indiana Jones Adventure (closed since September 8) is closed through Thursday, October 22 and scheduled back Friday, October 23, 2026. Disney’s attraction schedule shows refurbishment through Oct 22 and operating hours from Oct 23 on every date loaded (through Dec 1). Disney’s attraction page still says it’s closed for refurbishment until then, so confirm in the Disneyland app before you build a day around it. Mad Tea Party reopened Friday, October 16. Fantasmic! is dark Monday–Thursday this week (Oct 19–22) and performs Oct 23–25; check Disney’s entertainment calendar for showtimes. Sailing Ship Columbia is closed today through Fri Oct 23 (then Oct 26–30 and Nov 2–6). Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes are closed today through Thu Oct 22 (then Oct 26–29 and Nov 2–5). Bluey’s Best Day Ever! stays dark Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Pixie Hollow stays dark Tuesdays and Thursdays. “it’s a small world” closes October 30, and Disney’s schedule lists “it’s a small world” Holiday operating from November 13. In Disney California Adventure, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park stays TBD and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is scheduled down November 1–12. Plaza Inn’s Minnie & Friends breakfast is still described on Disney’s dining page. Confirm everything in the Disneyland app the morning you go. Planning a later trip? Our Disneyland holidays 2026 guide covers dates, shows, Santa and what costs extra. For crowds, closures and ticket prices this month, see Disneyland in October 2026.
This is the living closures hub for Disneyland Resort. Always re-check the Disneyland app and Disneyland.com calendar the week you travel. Disney moves these windows.
Last updated and weekly refresh path
Last updated: October 19, 2026 (PT). October 19 Monday pass: Indiana Jones Adventure now shows Operating from Fri Oct 23 on Disney’s schedule (refurbishment through Oct 22); Mad Tea Party moved to reopened; Columbia (Nov 2–6) and canoe (Nov 2–5) November weekday blocks added; Fantasmic! November show nights now loaded through Nov 29. October 15: Mad Tea confirmed Operating from Oct 16; Fantasmic dark blocks Oct 19–22 / 26–29 confirmed; November Fantasmic now loaded through Nov 27; Indy refurbishment loaded through Nov 27. October 12: Monday pass (Columbia/canoe weekday blocks, ISW Holiday from Nov 13, Redwood Creek Nov 1–12). October 9: Mad Tea Party’s October 16 reopen added. October 5: seasonal dark-day pass from the Orange County Register’s September 28 report. We refresh this hub when Disney posts new calendar hours, when a TBD reopen lands, or on a weekly Monday pass during active refurb seasons. If a date below conflicts with the app on your travel morning, trust the app.
- Primary deep dive for September: September closures 2026
- Official check: Disneyland.com calendars + Disneyland app attraction hours
- October seasonal schedule source: Orange County Register (Sep. 28, 2026), checked against Disneyland.com attraction schedules on Oct. 5
- Lightning Lane math changes when Indy is down: Lightning Lane complete guide 2026
- Hotel perk reality after Early Entry ended: hotel perks hub
Disneyland Park closures as of October 19, 2026
This week (Mon Oct 19–Sun Oct 25): Indiana Jones Adventure stays closed through Thursday, Oct 22 and is back Friday, Oct 23 on Disney’s schedule (verify in app). Mad Tea Party is open again. Fantasmic! is dark Monday–Thursday and performs Friday–Sunday (Oct 23–25) at 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; check Disney’s entertainment calendar the day you go. Sailing Ship Columbia is closed Monday–Friday and runs Saturday–Sunday; the canoes are closed Monday–Thursday and run Friday–Sunday. Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is dark Tue–Wed (Oct 20–21) and Pixie Hollow Tue and Thu (Oct 20 and 22). Castle hub TV special production runs Oct 23–26 (see Recent changes). Use the current table for what is down now, then the upcoming / completed tables for what changes next.
Currently closed or limited (Disneyland Park)
| Attraction / venue | Status as of Oct 19, 2026 | Expected return | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Jones Adventure | Closed through Oct 22 (since Sep 8) | Fri Oct 23, 2026 (Disney schedule) | Disney’s attraction schedule, checked Oct 19, shows refurbishment through Thursday, Oct 22 and Operating from Friday, Oct 23 (8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. that day) on every date loaded through Dec 1. The date first appeared on Disney’s calendar Oct 15, and trackers including Mickey Visit and Disney by Mark reported it. Disney’s attraction page still says closed for refurbishment until then. Reopen dates can slip, so confirm in the Disneyland app the morning you go. Riders must be 46 inches or taller. |
| Pixie Hollow (Tinker Bell meet) | Dark Tuesdays and Thursdays in October | Verify in app | Remaining dark days: Oct 20, 22, 27 and 29 (OC Register; Disney’s schedule matched on Oct 12). Not a continuous closure. Move Tinker Bell to a Monday, Wednesday or Friday–Sunday and confirm times in the Disneyland app. |
| Fantasmic! (Rivers of America) | Select nights — dark Oct 19–22, 26–29 | Performs Oct 23–25, 30–31 | Performs 9:00/10:30 p.m. on show nights (Disney’s schedule checked Oct 19). November currently lists Nov 6–7, 13–15 and nightly Nov 20–29; dark Nov 1–5, 8–12, 16–19 and Nov 30–Dec 1 (furthest loaded). Verify in app—dates can shift. Skip Fantasmic! dining packages on dark nights. |
| Sailing Ship Columbia | Out of service on weekday blocks through Nov 6 | Between blocks; verify in app | Disney’s schedule as of Oct 19 shows Closed Oct 19–23, Operating Oct 24–25, Closed Oct 26–30, Operating Oct 31–Nov 1, Closed Nov 2–6, then Operating from Nov 7 (through Dec 1, furthest loaded). Mark Twain Riverboat is the Rivers of America backup when it runs. |
| Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes | Closed on weekday blocks through Nov 5 | Between blocks; verify in app | Disney’s schedule as of Oct 19 shows Closed Oct 19–22, Operating Oct 23–25, Closed Oct 26–29, Operating Oct 30–Nov 1, Closed Nov 2–5, then Operating from Nov 6 (through Dec 1, furthest loaded). Weather and staffing can still cancel paddling same-day, so check the app. |
| Bluey’s Best Day Ever! (Fantasyland Theatre) | Seasonal schedule: dark Tuesdays and Wednesdays | Performs other days; verify in app | Remaining October dark days: Oct 20–21 and 27–28 (Disney’s show schedule checked Oct 19). The Tue/Wed pattern continues through November on the loaded calendar (Nov 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25). Bluey fans on a Tuesday or Wednesday should swap the show to another day. |
| Star View Station (DVC lounge) | Closed / temporary lounge in Starcade | Verify in app / Member Services | Not a public ride. Temporary DVC lounge reported in Tomorrowland’s Starcade. Fall reopen language is TBD—confirm with Member Services. |
Recently reopened / completed (Disneyland Park)
| Attraction / venue | Window | Status as of Oct 19 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Tea Party | September 14–October 15, 2026 | Reopened October 16, 2026 | Disney’s attraction schedule shows Mad Tea Party operating daily from Oct 16 (checked Oct 19). Pair it with Alice in Wonderland next door. |
| Sailing Ship Columbia | September 21–24, 2026 | Refurb window completed (listed return ~Sep 25) | Removed from current-refurb lists after the four-day hit. October and early November bring separate weekday outages (Oct 19–23, Oct 26–30 and Nov 2–6 Closed on Disney’s Oct 19 schedule); see the current table and confirm hours in the Disneyland app before you walk to the dock. Mark Twain remains the steadier Rivers of America backup. |
| Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island | September 14–16, 2026 | Reopened (listed return Sep 17) | Short island hit is over on published calendars. Still verify day-of if the app shows a same-day hold. |
| Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park (Plaza Inn) | Character dining pause from Aug 17 | Returned ~September 20, 2026 | Disney’s Plaza Inn dining page again describes Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park with breakfast hours. Tracker consensus (MousePlanet / Daps / DTB) had it back from ~Sep 20. Still confirm reservations in the Disneyland app before you plan around it. Older Oct 3 calendar claims stay retired. Regular lunch/dinner at Plaza Inn stayed generally open. |
| Mark Twain Riverboat | September 8–11, 2026 | Reopened September 12, 2026 | Short hit is over. Same-day check still wise if Fantasmic / river entertainment matters for your night. |
| Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition | Through Sep 10 | Reopened September 11, 2026 | Back on published calendars after the early-July–Sep 10 window. |
| Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes | September 7–10, 2026 | Reopened September 11, 2026 | The September hit is over, but weekday outages continue (Closed Oct 19–22, Oct 26–29 and Nov 2–5 on Disney’s Oct 19 schedule). See the current table and verify day-of in the app. |
Upcoming closures (late Oct–Nov)
| Attraction | Closes | Listed return | Plan around it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| “it’s a small world” | Begins October 30, 2026 (classic last day Oct 29) | “it’s a small world” Holiday listed from November 13, 2026 | Closed for the annual Holiday overlay. Disney’s attraction schedule (as loaded Oct 19) shows the classic ride in refurbishment Oct 30–Nov 12 and “it’s a small world” Holiday operating from Friday, November 13, the same day Holidays season starts (Nov 13, 2026–Jan 6, 2027). WDW News Today (Oct 2) and the OC Register report the same Nov 13 return. Schedules can shift, so verify in the Disneyland app. Season context: Holidays 2026. |
| Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA) | November 1, 2026 (post-Halloween changeover) | November 13, 2026 (Disney schedule) | Disney’s attraction schedule (as loaded Oct 19) shows refurbishment Nov 1–12 and operating from Nov 13, matching WDW News Today (Oct 2) and earlier Mickey Visit / That Disney Fam / Theme Park IQ reports. The trail hosts Villains Grove on Bash nights through Oct 31, and Disney’s Santa’s Holiday Visit listing starts November 13 at Ahwahnee Camp Circle. Verify in the app before a Nov 1–12 trip. Not a height-restricted headliner; big for families needing a playground break. |
Disney California Adventure closures as of October 19, 2026
| Attraction / area | Status as of Oct 19, 2026 | Expected return | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park | Closed | TBD | Near Silly Symphony Swings (a snack and frozen-drink stand, not a ride). MousePlanet’s October 5 update still lists no reopening date; adjacent Coco construction is the likely reason. Headliners remain off the refurb list. |
| Cars Land ↔ Avengers Campus walkway | Open (reopened August 29, 2026) | Open now | Direct path returned with the Take-A-Brake Rest Stop restrooms. Avengers Campus expansion walls remain nearby. Confirm routing on the park map if construction shifts. |
| Silly Symphony Swings / Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind / Guardians / Racers | Operating on normal calendars | N/A | May 2026 “current closure” language on older EI pages is obsolete. Verify day-of hours in the app. |
Walkway note: Our August 28 September closures post still described the Cars Land–Avengers connector as closed. Independent on-site reports and Disney community posts show it reopened August 29, 2026. As of October 12, treat the walkway as open, and still expect expansion construction in Avengers Campus through the mid-decade attraction openings. If your map shows a temporary wall the morning you visit, follow Cast Member detours.
Construction and permanent-change notes (not short refurbs)
- Avengers Campus expansion (Infinity Defense / Stark Flight Lab era work) continues behind walls. Path between Cars Land and Avengers is open again as of Aug 29, 2026.
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! remains on the long-term “closing in 2027” track in Disney’s published future plans. It is not a September 2026 refurb. Ride it while you can, but do not confuse that with this month’s calendar.
- Coco-related construction behind Pixar Pier is why Oogie Boogie Bash replaced the old parade with Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake in 2026. That is entertainment routing, not a ride closure table.
Who should care: quick decision table
| You are… | What matters most now | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting this week (Oct 19–25) | Indy closed through Oct 22, back Fri Oct 23 on Disney’s schedule; Fantasmic! dark Mon–Thu; Columbia and canoes weekday-dark | Put Indy on Fri–Sun (Oct 23–25) and confirm it in the app that morning. Fantasmic! runs 9:00/10:30 p.m. Fri–Sun. Canoes run Fri–Sun; Columbia Sat–Sun only. Castle-area shows may shift during TV special production Oct 23–26. Confirm Plaza Inn character breakfast in the app before you book. |
| Visiting the rest of October | Weekday dark-day patterns: Fantasmic!, Columbia, canoes, Bluey (Tue/Wed), Pixie Hollow (Tue/Thu); Indy back from Oct 23 (Disney schedule); Mad Tea Party open again | Put Fantasmic! on Fri–Sun (dark Oct 26–29; performs Oct 23–25 and 30–31). River ships follow the Closed blocks in the current table. Refresh the app the morning you visit. |
| Visiting Nov 1–12 (DCA playground) | Redwood Creek scheduled closed Nov 1–12; back Nov 13 on Disney’s schedule, when Santa framing starts | Do not plan a Grizzly Peak playground break until you verify the app. See upcoming table. |
| Visiting late Oct–mid Nov | “it’s a small world” classic last day Oct 29; closed Oct 30–Nov 12 for Holiday overlay | Plan Fantasyland without Small World Oct 30–Nov 12. Disney’s schedule lists “it’s a small world” Holiday from Nov 13; verify in app. Rivers of America is thin Nov 2–6 too: Columbia closed Nov 2–6, canoes Nov 2–5, Fantasmic! dark Nov 1–5. |
| DCA-focused / Bash night | Almost all headliners available; Chiller down; Bash public tickets sold out | Treat trails and Madame Leota’s street party are the Bash story. See the Oogie Boogie Bash guide. |
| Hotel guest chasing Comp LL | Closures change which Lightning Lane you burn | Read the hotel perks hub and the LL guide. |
How this hub relates to dated EI posts
- September closures 2026 = news + trip stacking for this month
- This page = living “what’s closed now / what’s next” hub for both parks
- April 2026 construction update = frozen news snapshot (redirects here)
How to verify before you leave the hotel
- Open the Disneyland app → Attractions → check hours for Indy, Mad Tea, Columbia, the canoes, Fantasmic!, Bluey, Pixie Hollow, and your must-dos
- Cross-check Disneyland.com calendars if the app looks blank or TBD
- On Bash nights, DCA hours and entertainment shift. Use the event guide in the app
- Genie+ is gone as a product name. Buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass / Single Pass / Premier Pass labels in the app. Genie+ is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass: see the Lightning Lane guide.
Recent changes (2026)
- Disneyland Park: Indiana Jones Adventure has a reopening date. Disney’s attraction schedule (checked Oct 19) shows it back Friday, October 23, 2026, after a refurbishment that began September 8. Verify in the app.
- Disneyland Park: production equipment for the ABC holiday TV specials goes in the castle hub plaza October 23–26, 2026, as reported by Mickey Visit citing City of Anaheim permits. Castle-area shows like the cavalcades and castle promenade band may be affected, so check the app on the day. Details: holiday TV special filming.
- Disney California Adventure: the Cars Land ↔ Avengers Campus walkway is open again with the new Take-a-Brake restrooms, and the service animal relief area moved next to Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. Disney lists Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab for 2028.
- Tomorrowland: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Little Green Men Store Command closed in mid-April and reopened in June 2026; the construction wrap came down in early September, so the Space Mountain mural beside the shop is visible again.
- Disneyland Hotel: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar finished its interior refurbishment in May 2026. Exterior patio work with Tangaroa Terrace began in September, with both venues still open.
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! stays open through 2027, after which the area makes way for an Avatar-themed land. Disney hasn’t announced a closing date.
- September 2026 refurbishments: Indiana Jones Adventure closed September 8 and is scheduled back October 23; Mad Tea Party was closed September 14 to October 15 and reopened October 16; Mark Twain Riverboat had a short September 8–11 closure.
Holiday overlay schedule (confirmed)
- “it’s a small world”: the classic version closes October 30, and “it’s a small world” Holiday runs from November 13, 2026.
- Haunted Mansion Holiday continues into Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (November 13, 2026 – January 6, 2027).
- Mad Tea Party reopened October 16, 2026, after its refurbishment.
Dates come from Disney’s attraction schedules and announcements and can change, so check the Disneyland app on the day.
People Also Ask
As of October 19, 2026, Indiana Jones Adventure (closed since Sep 8) is the main Disneyland Park ride closure; Disney’s schedule shows it closed through Oct 22 and back Friday, Oct 23, 2026. Mad Tea Party reopened Oct 16. October also has seasonal dark days: Fantasmic! (dark Oct 19–22, 26–29), Sailing Ship Columbia (Closed Oct 19–23, 26–30, then Nov 2–6), Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes (Closed Oct 19–22, 26–29, then Nov 2–5), Bluey’s Best Day Ever! (dark Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and Pixie Hollow (dark Tuesdays and Thursdays). “it’s a small world” closes Oct 30. Verify in the Disneyland app.
Calendars show Indiana Jones Adventure closed starting September 8, 2026. Disney’s schedule (checked Oct 19) shows it closed through October 22 and reopening Friday, October 23, 2026—verify in the Disneyland app before you go. Details: our September closures post.
Yes, as of October 12, 2026. Multiple on-site reports show the connector reopened August 29, 2026 with the Take-A-Brake Rest Stop. Disney’s construction page still lists the walkway as reopened. Expansion construction remains in Avengers Campus, so always follow the live park map.
As of October 12, 2026, major trackers still list Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park as the notable DCA closure with no reopen date. Headliners like Radiator Springs Racers and Guardians are not on the current refurb list. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is scheduled closed November 1–12 and back November 13 on Disney’s schedule (matched Oct 19). Verify day-of hours for everything else.
Only on select nights. It is dark Oct 19–22 and 26–29, 2026 and performs Oct 23–25 and 30–31 at 9:00 and 10:30 p.m. (Disney’s schedule checked October 19). November currently lists Nov 6–7, 13–15 and nightly Nov 20–29; dark Nov 1–5, 8–12, 16–19—verify in the app. Check showtimes the day you go.
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