Haunted Mansion, Matterhorn Bobsleds Join Long List of Upcoming Closures at Disney Resort

With July arriving in 24 hours (at the time this article is published), a slew of Disney Resort attractions and locations will be shutting down, signaling a potential shift in your vacation plans. Let’s get into it.

Some Disneyland Trips Are About to Look Very Different

Summer has always been one of Disneyland’s busiest—and most magical—times of the year. Families spend months planning vacations, longtime fans eagerly return for favorite attractions, and first-time visitors often arrive expecting every corner of the park to be operating at full speed.

That’s why even relatively small closures can feel much bigger than they appear on paper.

Guests don’t simply visit Disneyland to check attractions off a list. They build traditions around favorite rides, meals, and experiences, and when those unexpectedly disappear from an itinerary, an otherwise perfect vacation can suddenly require some difficult compromises.

Now, Disneyland has quietly unveiled a lengthy schedule of closures stretching through July and August, creating what could become both the best—and worst—times to visit the Happiest Place on Earth this summer depending on what matters most to each guest.

Fans May Want to Double-Check Their Vacation Dates

For visitors planning a trip over the next two months, timing could make all the difference.

Some closures will only last a few days, while others have no reopening timeline currently attached. Several popular food locations inside Cars Land’s Cozy Cone Motel will temporarily close in a staggered schedule throughout early July.

Here’s a current look at the refurbishment calendar at the Disneyland Resort as of Monday June 29th. Dates subject to change. – @ThemeParkIQ on X

Here's a current look at the refurbishment calendar at the Disneyland Resort as of Monday June 29th. Dates subject to change. pic.twitter.com/Sk1vUuSMkt

— Theme Park IQ (@ThemeParkIQ) June 29, 2026

According to Disneyland’s official refurbishment calendar:

• Cozy Cone Motel 2 – Ice Cream Cones will close July 6-7.
• Cozy Cone Motel 5 – Popcone will also close July 6-7.
• Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso will close July 8-10.
• Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros closes July 9-10.
• Cozy Cone Motel 4 – Frozen Cone-coctions will also close July 9-10.

While these closures are brief, they affect one of Disney California Adventure’s most recognizable quick-service locations during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Several Disneyland Favorites Are Also Going Offline

The biggest attraction impacts arrive inside Disneyland Park itself.

The beloved King Arthur Carrousel will close beginning July 6 and is scheduled to reopen July 16.

Meanwhile, Matterhorn Bobsleds—one of Disneyland’s most iconic original attractions—will temporarily shut down July 20 through July 23.

For many guests, neither refurbishment is particularly surprising. Disneyland routinely schedules maintenance throughout the year to keep attractions operating safely and reliably. Still, when these projects overlap with peak vacation season, they inevitably influence how visitors map out their day.

Perhaps the most intriguing closure belongs to Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition, which is scheduled to close on July 6without a reopening date currently listed.

Whenever Disneyland leaves an attraction without a return timeline, fans naturally begin wondering whether something larger could eventually be planned, even if the closure ultimately proves temporary.

Halloween Season Is Already Beginning Behind the Scenes

One of Disneyland’s most beloved seasonal traditions also explains another major August closure.

The Haunted Mansion will close beginning August 8 and remain unavailable through August 20 as Disney transforms the attraction for its annual holiday overlay inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Although the seasonal version has become a fan favorite in its own right, the transition means guests visiting during that window won’t be able to experience either version of the attraction.

For longtime Disneyland visitors, this refurbishment has become an unofficial signal that Halloween season is approaching—even while much of Southern California is still experiencing the height of summer.

Also beginning August 10, Main Street Cinema will close with no reopening date currently announced.

What This Means for Guests Planning a Summer Vacation

None of these closures, individually, would likely convince someone to postpone a Disneyland vacation.

Collectively, however, they create several distinct windows where guests may find multiple favorite experiences unavailable at once.

Visitors hoping to experience classic Disneyland attractions may want to avoid the periods when both King Arthur Carrousel and other scheduled refurbishments overlap. Likewise, Haunted Mansion fans planning a late-summer vacation should remember they’ll miss the attraction entirely during its seasonal transformation.

On the other hand, travelers who aren’t focused on those experiences may actually benefit from visiting during refurbishment periods, as temporary closures can sometimes redistribute crowds throughout the parks and shorten waits elsewhere.

Planning ahead has always been one of the biggest keys to a successful Disneyland vacation, and this summer appears to be no exception.

Every Disneyland Visit Is Becoming More About Strategy

Disney vacations increasingly reward preparation.

Between Lightning Lane selections, entertainment schedules, seasonal offerings, and now a growing list of refurbishment windows, guests are finding that choosing when to visit can be almost as important as deciding where to stay.

For Disneyland fans, that’s becoming part of the modern theme park experience. The magic is still there, but so is the need to build a game plan before walking through the front gates.

With Halloween preparations already beginning, multiple attractions cycling through maintenance, and several dining locations temporarily disappearing from the lineup, this summer serves as another reminder that even at the Happiest Place on Earth, a little planning can make all the difference between a good vacation and an unforgettable one.