May closures

[Raenstoirm]

My dh and I are thinking about taking a trip in May sometime. We are WDW people and neither have been the DL. So in essence there is tons for us to see. We want to go at a time that all of the Disneyland specific rides are open (Matterhorn, Monsters Inc, Indiana Jones, etc). It appears Fantasmic will be down much of May, but I assume it is the same (or at least similar) to the WDW one, so that is ok with us.

What rides will be down this May? What rides are usually in refub in may?

 

[Disney Dreams]

My dh and I are thinking about taking a trip in May sometime. We are WDW people and neither have been the DL. So in essence there is tons for us to see. We want to go at a time that all of the Disneyland specific rides are open (Matterhorn, Monsters Inc, Indiana Jones, etc). It appears Fantasmic will be down much of May, but I assume it is the same (or at least similar) to the WDW one, so that is ok with us.

What rides will be down this May? What rides are usually in refub in may?

You will want to look at the calendar on Disneyland.com. Each day in May shows what is scheduled to be closed. For example, May 1st closures in Disneyland are:

Mark Twain Riverboat
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Sailing Ship Columbia
Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

As for Fantasmic!, it is similar - and yet very different - from WDW's version. Since it will be closed when you are here, no worries, but you may take a look on YouTube for a video of it and sit back to enjoy. (Be sure to find a current clip, as the new dragon is a significant piece of the show, and the differences between DL's and WDW's Fantasmic!)

- Dreams

 

[HydroGuy]

My dh and I are thinking about taking a trip in May sometime. We are WDW people and neither have been the DL. So in essence there is tons for us to see. We want to go at a time that all of the Disneyland specific rides are open (Matterhorn, Monsters Inc, Indiana Jones, etc). It appears Fantasmic will be down much of May, but I assume it is the same (or at least similar) to the WDW one, so that is ok with us.

What rides will be down this May? What rides are usually in refub in may?

May is the not the best time to go to DLR and have more rides open. But not the worst either. IMO it is the best off-season month.

Fantasmic at DL is similar - and different - to DHS but IMO better. The different setting on the ROA gives it a much different feel.

From MousePlanet http://www.mouseplanet.com/9195/Disneyland_Resort_Update#Rehabs

Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures

Disneyland

• Rivers of America – closed through May 6 for major refurbishment. This also closes all attractions requiring use of the river: Sailing Ship Columbia, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat (closed until May 14), as well as the Fantasmic! nighttime show (closed until May 27).
• Tomorrowland Terrace – closed through July 2 for refurbishment. The Jedi Training Academy show will be offered while the restaurant is closed.
• Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed April 12–16 and April 19–23 for additional work following a recent refurbishment.
• Little Red Wagon (Corn Dog Wagon) – closed through May 4 for refurbishment.
• Disneyland Monorail – closed April 19 & 20 for refurbishment.
• Disney Showcase – closed April 20 & 21 for refurbishment.
• Disney Showcase Annex – closed April 26 & 27 for refurbishment.
• Newsstand – closed April 26 through May 20 for refurbishment.
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed April 26 through May 16 for refurbishment.
• King Arthur Carrousel – closed May 8 through 10 for refurbishment.

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Seasonal refurbishments:

• Golden Zephyr – closed through April 2 for refurbishment.
• Award Weiners – closed through April 14.
• Princess Dot Puddle Park – closed April 12–16 and April 19–23 for refurbishment.
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed April 12 through May 20 for refurbishment.

Construction-related closures:

• The Vineyard Room – closed. No announcement has been made about a potential replacement for this restaurant, though work to expand the venue is reportedly part of the refurbishment that has the Golden Vine Trattoria closed through April 26.
• 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 – work continues on the World of Color installation.
• 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 its 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 its return date, and "Seaside Souvenirs" as the new name of the store.
• Orange Stinger – closed through May 28 for refurbishment and renovation into the Silly Symphonies Swings.
• Golden Vine Trattoria – closed through April 26.
• Tower of Terror Fastpass – not offered April 15 through August 15 due to construction of the connector between Bug's Land and Tower of Terror.
• Bug's Land / Tower of Terror connector – the temporary connector path will be closed April 19 through August 15 to allow construction of a more permanent route between the two lands.