When does Small World open after holidays? - The DIS Discussion Forums

happysmyly · 10-07-2009, 07:35 PM

We are planning a trip sometime in the first couple of months of 2010 and we're wondering if anyone knows when Small World will open after they close it to take down all the holiday stuff? I'm guessing end of January--but we want to be sure it's open when we go.
Thanks!!!

Liz

mvf-m11c · 10-07-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by happysmyly

we are planning a trip sometime in the first couple of months of 2010 and we're wondering if anyone knows when small world will open after they close it to take down all the holiday stuff? I'm guessing end of january--but we want to be sure it's open when we go.
Thanks!!!

liz

In the past it took around one month for dl to take down the holiday overlay. It ends around january 3rd, 2010 and most likely it will be around early february for iasw to be back open. You can check mouseplanet.com website for the past closures of the dlr attractions.

HydroGuy · 10-08-2009, 01:24 AM

You can check history and skip January 2008 when they kept IASW down for the whole of 2008 for a major refurb.

S. S. Columbia · 10-08-2009, 10:32 AM

The official refurb dates will be posted on the DLR Calendar, but they only get posted about 6 weeks ahead of time:

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disn...&parkDTD=false

FWIW, here are some previous dates when the IASWH overlay was removed:
(from MP's weekly DLR updates)

1/13/03 – 2/6/03
1/12/04 – 1/25/04
1/10/05 – 1/23/05
1/4/06 – 1/18/06
1/22/07 – 2/1/07
1/22/08 – 11/21/08 (major refurb)
1/5/09 – 2/5/09 (added new characters)

Hope this helps a little bit.

HydroGuy · 10-08-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HydroGuy

You can check history and skip January 2008 when they kept IASW down for the whole of 2008 for a major refurb.

My bad but I meant to provide this link with my post.

"Historical DLR Park Hours, Entertainment and Refurbs" - www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291124

Looks like SSC provided a good summary as well.

happysmyly · 10-08-2009, 11:06 PM

Thank you all so much--looks like we'll go for the 2nd week of February or later just to be sure.
We were there a few years ago on Feb 14--and since it was in the middle of a trip we forgot the date til we started seeing brides and grooms everywhere we looked--a very fun day to be there

Peg In The Pound · 10-10-2009, 11:11 PM

I know how you feel! We are keeping our fingers crossed that IASW will be ready for us when we return on 01.20. The last time that we went it was down for the refurbishment. DD remebers the ride from her first trip at one and a half years old (she is three now) and keeps reminding to make sure that her ride is open next time!

10-07-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
happysmyly Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rural Utah Posts: 98	When does Small World open after holidays? We are planning a trip sometime in the first couple of months of 2010 and we're wondering if anyone knows when Small World will open after they close it to take down all the holiday stuff? I'm guessing end of January--but we want to be sure it's open when we go. Thanks!!! Liz __________________ Dland - since 1963 most years at least once, many years lots and lots... it's my happy place - Feb 2010 WDW - 1996 & 1998 Port Orleans 2000 - ASMovies 2004 - Offsite (also did Discovery Cove that trip) 2008 - ASMusic - Grand Gathering

10-08-2009, 01:24 AM	#3
HydroGuy The code is more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,202	You can check history and skip January 2008 when they kept IASW down for the whole of 2008 for a major refurb. __________________ HydroGuy - Upcoming: July 2010 - DLR Completed: DLR 08/2009 (Day Trip), 05/2009 (Doubletree Anaheim/OC), 11/2007 (Day Trip), 06/2007 (BWPPI), 08/2006 (Day Trip), 11/2005 (Day Trip), 08/2005 (BWPPI), 07/2003 (HoJo's), 07/2000 (PPH), 1966-1998 Numerous Day Trips Including... 06/1981 (Grad Night), 07/1989 (1st DL trip with hot girlfriend - now hot wife) WDW 05/2008 AKL, 06/2006 FW Cabins DLR Paris 06/2007 - Newport Bay/Santa Fe/Holiday Inn (solo) - see my Trip Observations Tokyo Disney Resort 11/2009 - SunRoute Plaza (with DS13) - see my Trip Report HydroGuy DLR Tips Compilation: www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520483

10-08-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
S. S. Columbia DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Utahland Posts: 1,122	The official refurb dates will be posted on the DLR Calendar, but they only get posted about 6 weeks ahead of time: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disn...&parkDTD=false FWIW, here are some previous dates when the IASWH overlay was removed: (from MP's weekly DLR updates) 1/13/03 – 2/6/03 1/12/04 – 1/25/04 1/10/05 – 1/23/05 1/4/06 – 1/18/06 1/22/07 – 2/1/07 1/22/08 – 11/21/08 (major refurb) 1/5/09 – 2/5/09 (added new characters) Hope this helps a little bit. __________________ S. S. Columbia "I think what I want Disneyland to be most of all is a happy place -- a place where adults and children can experience together some of the wonders of life, of adventure, and feel better because of it." -Walt Disney

10-08-2009, 11:06 PM	#6
happysmyly Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rural Utah Posts: 98	Thank you!!! Thank you all so much--looks like we'll go for the 2nd week of February or later just to be sure. We were there a few years ago on Feb 14--and since it was in the middle of a trip we forgot the date til we started seeing brides and grooms everywhere we looked--a very fun day to be there __________________ Dland - since 1963 most years at least once, many years lots and lots... it's my happy place - Feb 2010 WDW - 1996 & 1998 Port Orleans 2000 - ASMovies 2004 - Offsite (also did Discovery Cove that trip) 2008 - ASMusic - Grand Gathering

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10-10-2009, 11:11 PM	#7
Peg In The Pound Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owhyhee Posts: 114	I know how you feel! We are keeping our fingers crossed that IASW will be ready for us when we return on 01.20. The last time that we went it was down for the refurbishment. DD remebers the ride from her first trip at one and a half years old (she is three now) and keeps reminding to make sure that her ride is open next time!

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