Are you planning to visit Disneyland in 2023? Then you’ll need to know about a few major CLOSURES happening in the parks!

From popular rides to fan-favorite restaurants, there are several closures happening at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Never fear — we’ve got a full list of everything that’ll be closed in the parks and Downtown Disney in 2023 so that you can find all the information you’ll need for your upcoming trip.

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Fantasmic! Nighttime Spectacular — Currently Closed

During a spring performance of Fantasmic! in Disneyland, the Maleficent dragon (who is supposed to breathe fire during the show) caught on fire. After the incident, the show was suspended indefinitely and Disney released a statement that it would temporarily suspend fire effects at select shows GLOBALLY “out of an abundance of caution.”

The nighttime spectacular will return on May 24th, 2024. When the show returns, it will not include the Maleficent dragon figure but will “feature new special effects and a thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent.”

Disneyland officials said, “Our goal is to always deliver the best possible show for our guests. With that in mind, we are planning the return of ‘Fantasmic!’ with exciting new magic in spring 2024. As teams continue work on the show, we have launched nightly entertainment on the Rivers of America.”

So although you can’t see Fantasmic! right now in Disneyland, you will have a chance to see Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band every evening. The band performs every night on a New Orleans-themed raft as they float down the Rivers of America. You can expect “high-energy New Orleans tunes, plus other Disney favorites.”

There are three performances each evening, beginning at 7:35PM — all performance times are listed in the Disneyland app.

Additionally, a new show is now showing on the Rivers of America.  It’s called “The Heartbeat of New Orleans — A Living Mural.” The show is “set to a dynamic jazz score” and features projections on the Rivers of America following the story of a “mischievous little frog from the bayou that leaps into the lively heartbeat of New Orleans when he is lured by the jazzy sounds he hears in the distance.”

This nighttime show, along with the previously announced Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band, will both appear on the Rivers of America on select nights throughout the fall. Both shows will also run during the holiday season.

 

Mark Twain Riverboat — Current Closure

The Mark Twain Riverboat closed on September 17th, 2023. 

It is slated to reopen on February 3rd, 2024. 

Astro Orbitor — Current Closure

Tomorrowland’s Astro Orbitor closed on November 27th, 2023. 

A reopening date is not yet known.

Splash Mountain — Permanently Closed

Splash Mountain closed permanently on May 31st to be transformed into a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction.

Get ready for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to open in late 2024! Disney has shared that the reimagined attraction will pick up the story of The Princess and the Frog “after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.”

Read all about the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure HERE!

French Market Restaurant — Permanently Closed

This Disneyland restaurant closed permanently on February 17th, 2023, in order to make way for the NEW Tiana’s Palace restaurant.

The new spot features, of course, a setting and food inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog!

We’re thrilled to say that Tiana’s Palace is NOW OPEN!

Click here to learn more about Tiana’s Palace!

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Catal and Uva Bar — Permanently Closed

Catal Restaurant and its outdoor bar Uva Bar & Cafe both closed on April 15th, 2023. 

Disney has shared that the closures took place in order “to make way for an exciting new addition to the Downtown Disney District” in Disneyland.

Sprinkles — Permanently Closed

Cupcake lovers (like us!) should be aware that Sprinkles Cupcakes has permanently closed in Downtown Disney.

We’ll be keeping you posted on what replaces Sprinkles Cupcakes at Downtown Disney in the future!

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