May 2026 Check In Thread

[OlliePop27]

Nothing dropped off the refurb calendar on May 22, which is the start of Memorial Day weekend and the summer season.

I believe several of the rides will open sooner than May 22, but only time will tell. Pirates is likely to remain closed through the end of May.

 

[katejc]

Excited for our upcoming May trip—arriving the 11 with park days on 12,13,14, then home on the 15. Still deciding between our favorite Candy Cane Inn (which has gotten expensive!) and The Anaheim Hotel (which is less but no bus or breakfast!) Anyone have hotel thoughts on those 2? Only downer is no pirates. As long as Peter Pan is available, I’m good!

 

[OlliePop27]

Jungle Cruise and Toy Story Mania have been removed from May refurbs and reopen on April 24th. I suspect a couple of others will drop off at some point in May. Most likely Roger Rabbit and Monorail will reopen before Memorial Day. Pirates will not reopen in May and Buzz is probably 50/50.

 

[OlliePop27]

Park hours were also extended to a midnight close at DL on May 8, 9, 15, and 16. It was previously 11:00. Hours were posted as midnight on May 22 and 23. Curious to see if Memorial Day Sunday, May 24, eventually gets extended. DCA is still closing at 9 most of these dates, except when it was originally posted to close at 10 on May 1, 2, 9, 16, 22, 23.

 

[Bigmace]

Excited to hear that Jungle Cruise and Midway Mania will no longer be on the refurb list. My son will get to ride at least one of the Toy story dark rides!

 

[OlliePop27]

Excited to hear that Jungle Cruise and Midway Mania will no longer be on the refurb list. My son will get to ride at least one of the Toy story dark rides!

Same here! My son also loves Buzz, so we're keeping our fingers crossed. At least Toy Story will be open!

 

[donaldanddaisy]

SOOO Happy Toy Story will be open. Love that ride!

 

[katejc]

Good news about Toy Story and jungle cruise! I love those two!
Anyone have any recent stays at Candy Cane Inn or The Anaheim Hotel to share? Still deciding between those and if CCI is worth the extra splurge. TIA!

 

[OlliePop27]

Good news about Toy Story and jungle cruise! I love those two!
Anyone have any recent stays at Candy Cane Inn or The Anaheim Hotel to share? Still deciding between those and if CCI is worth the extra splurge. TIA!

I have never stayed at either, sorry! I know both are very popular, so I'm sure you can't go wrong either way. I wouldn't worry about Anaheim Hotel not having a shuttle. It's close enough to easily walk, and it's probably faster.

 

[katejc]

I have never stayed at either, sorry! I know both are very popular, so I'm sure you can't go wrong either way. I wouldn't worry about Anaheim Hotel not having a shuttle. It's close enough to easily walk, and it's probably faster.

Agree! I hardly ever even use the CCI shuttle. I just like knowing it’s there . I haven’t stayed at the Anaheim Hotel before, though friends and family have and they like it. I’m sure we’ll be good with either!