Dates for Ride Closures In Winter including ROA

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

From Mouse Planet's November 16th Disneyland Update: (Link)

Disneyland
Casey Jr. Circus Trains – closed through November 19 for refurbishment.
Storybook Land Canal Boats – closed through November 19 for refurbishment.
Jungle Cruise – closed November 16 through 19 for refurbishment.
King Arthur Carrousel – closed December 8 through 10 for refurbishment.
Main Street Opera House theater – closed through December 16 to return Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln . A portion of the lobby has reopened, and Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years is playing on a very small screen in the lobby.
Haunted Mansion – closed January 4 through 14 for removal of the holiday overlay.
Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm – closed January 4 through 12 for removal of the holiday overlay.
Main Street Cinema – closed January 4 through February 1 for refurbishment.
Starcade – closed January 4 through February 1 for refurbishment.
Le Petit Chalet Gifts – closed January 4 through February 10 for refurbishment.
Corn Dog Wagon – closed January 4 through May 4 for refurbishment.
Tomorrowland Terrace – closed January 4 through May 4 for refurbishment.
Rivers of America – closed January 4 through May 6 for major refurbishment. This also closes all attractions requiring use of the river: Sailing Ship Columbia, Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island (closed until May 14), and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes.
"it's a small world" – closed through January 18 through 28 for removal of the holiday overlay.


Disney's California Adventure
Construction-related closures:
Grizzly River Run – closed January 4 through 8.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed January 11 through February 19 for refurbishment.
It's Tough to Be a Bug! – closed January 20 through 21.
Francis' Lady Bug Boogie – closed January 25 through February 4.
The Vineyard Room – closed. No announcement has been made about a potential replacement for this restaurant.
Golden Dreams – closed. The building that once house this film-based attraction has been demolished, and will eventually be replaced with the new Little Mermaid ride.
Burger Invasion – closed. No announcement has been made about a potential replacement for this former McDonald's location, but an employee publication lists May 24, 2011 as the return date.
Paradise Pier Lagoon – currently drained while workers complete several construction projects in the area. The Lagoon is expected to be refilled any day now.
Golden State Amphitheater – area closed for construction of new viewing area for Disney’s World of Color water show. The area is now scheduled to reopen in Spring, 2010.
Corn Dog Castle – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists March 24, 2011 as the return date. During the renovation, corn dogs are available at Bountiful Valley Farmer's Market.
Souvenir 66 – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists March 24, 2011 as the return date.
Orange Stinger – closed through April 28, 2010 for refurbishment and renovation into the Silly Symphonies Swings.

 

[sonnyjane]

A four-month refurbishment for Little Red Wagon Corn Dogs!?!? Is it wrong that of all these closures, that's the one with which I'm most upset!? Lol.

 

[tiffntwins]

From Mouse Planet's November 16th Disneyland Update: (Link)

Disneyland

Tomorrowland Terrace – closed January 4 through May 4 for refurbishment.

So, does this mean that there will be no Jedi Training Academy during this whole time?

 

[ebtbmom]

The only one I'm upset about is HM, but I knew this was a possibility. What really sucks is that the 14th is our last day in the parks (1/10-1/15), I'm missing it by 1 day? In anyone's experience do the rides ever reopen earlier than predicted?

Glad we'll get to do IASW though, I thought that would be closed too.

 

[smiley_face2]

A four-month refurbishment for Little Red Wagon Corn Dogs!?!? Is it wrong that of all these closures, that's the one with which I'm most upset!? Lol.

me too! Means I have to eat 2 in one week (first week of holiday) I'm bummed about ROA closing on the 4th... I'm thinking the second week of our holiday is when we will be doing any of the "other" things we wanted to do while in CA

 

[HydroGuy]

The only one I'm upset about is HM, but I knew this was a possibility. What really sucks is that the 14th is our last day in the parks (1/10-1/15), I'm missing it by 1 day? In anyone's experience do the rides ever reopen earlier than predicted?

Glad we'll get to do IASW though, I thought that would be closed too.

Wish I could be more hopeful, but DLR has been doing the overlay install and de-install for many years and they know how long it takes. So I doubt the HM dates will change.

 

[bumbershoot]

"Tomorrowland Terrace – closed January 4 through May 4 for refurbishment. "

Wow!

They might just mean the restaurant itself, not the area for bands and the Jedi Academy.

 

[tiffntwins]

"Tomorrowland Terrace – closed January 4 through May 4 for refurbishment. "

Wow!

They might just mean the restaurant itself, not the area for bands and the Jedi Academy.

That is what I am hoping for! We have 3 Star Wars fans and a February trip...

 

[sonnyjane]

A four-month refurbishment for Little Red Wagon Corn Dogs!?!? Is it wrong that of all these closures, that's the one with which I'm most upset!? Lol.

me too! Means I have to eat 2 in one week (first week of holiday) I'm bummed about ROA closing on the 4th... I'm thinking the second week of our holiday is when we will be doing any of the "other" things we wanted to do while in CA

I just broke the bad news to my sister who will be traveling with me in March. Her sentiments echoed mine... "FOUR MONTHS?! But it's a CART!?!? What can they possibly refurbish for that long!?"

 

[alaskanmommy]

I thought the same thing............. FOUR MONTHS FOR A CORN DOG CART!!!! I can't imagine what they are doing to it for that period of time!!

I'm just glad to see that the Indiana Jones Adventure isn't on that list!! It's our favorite ride and I had read rumors that it might be up for refurb in Feb. I hope it doesn't get added!!

I can't imagine that they will close anything else with all the attractions out of order due to the river drainage. We're already missing F!, our family fave, oh well!!

 

[smiley_face2]

I thought the same thing............. FOUR MONTHS FOR A CORN DOG CART!!!! I can't imagine what they are doing to it for that period of time!!

I'm just glad to see that the Indiana Jones Adventure isn't on that list!! It's our favorite ride and I had read rumors that it might be up for refurb in Feb. I hope it doesn't get added!!

I can't imagine that they will close anything else with all the attractions out of order due to the river drainage. We're already missing F!, our family fave, oh well!!

Oh good grief...I totally even forgot about Fantasmic!! darn...

 

[Mom of a *Princess*]

Thanks for posting.

Glad to see we won't be missing IASW ( we are there beginning Jan.16)....my little ones are looking forward to this ride, and I was worried it might be closed.

 

[PoohBearFriends]

I am glad you replied about Fantasmic. That wasn't listed but in the original list but will obviously be down with ROA. I will miss that and I love Pirates Lair for mid day running around. And meeting the Pirates and talking to them as they moved around the island was a hoot.. And the Depp character was cute.

 

[smiley_face2]

You know with so many closures coming, we are actually considering cutting our trip short! There does not seem much point in staying the whole week in order to get to the weekend and possibly another Fantasmic viewing when it won't even be there. I'm thinking 7 days will be plenty enough time to see and do all we want....Maybe this will be the time we head off down to San Diego for a few days...

 

[Lostgirlz]

Alas poor Capt Jack is no longer in Disneyland they pulled him last year. If you were lucky enough to go to Mickeys trick or treat party he was there for short periods doing meet and greets, but other than that Capt Jack is no longer in the parks, or on Pirates lair island.

 

[Disney Dreams]

The only one I'm upset about is HM, but I knew this was a possibility. What really sucks is that the 14th is our last day in the parks (1/10-1/15), I'm missing it by 1 day? In anyone's experience do the rides ever reopen earlier than predicted?

As HydroGuy said, with overlays, they tend to be right on with their predicted schedules, but sometimes it will open a day early for a soft, unannounced open.

There is always a chance.

- Dreams

 

[MAH4546]

The corn dogs are still available at DCA in the bug's life area; and I bet they will temporarily be available somewhere, perhaps Coca Cola Corner, during the refurb.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Who knew when I posted the closures that the biggest concern would be for the corn dog stand!!!

 

[bumbershoot]

Corn dogs caused trauma in DCA too. They even had to put up at least one sign on a construction wall, directing people to the Farmers Market where they're being sold.

I mean...I've been a vegetarian since I was 19, and even I know where the corn dogs are sold in DCA...people take them VERY seriously!

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Corn dogs caused trauma in DCA too. They even had to put up at least one sign on a construction wall, directing people to the Farmers Market where they're being sold.

I mean...I've been a vegetarian since I was 19, and even I know where the corn dogs are sold in DCA...people take them VERY seriously!

I guess so! I'll have to give one a try in December before the cart closes down!