Disney Finally Offers Update Amid Lengthy California Adventure Closure

Disney has finally shared new updates after a notable closure at California Adventure.

Disney California Adventure has barely stopped evolving since opening in 2001. What began as a celebration of the Golden State has undergone repeated reinventions, adding Buena Vista Street and Cars Land, replacing A Bug’s Land with Avengers Campus, turning Paradise Pier into Pixar Pier, and transforming Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo Square.

Not every corner of the old Paradise Pier made the Pixar jump. When Pixar Pier debuted in 2018, the remaining stretch — home to attractions such as Goofy’s Sky School, Golden Zephyr, and The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure — became Paradise Gardens Park, preserving more of the area’s classic seaside amusement-park feel.

That includes Silly Symphony Swings, the spinning chair ride inspired by Mickey Mouse’s 1935 short The Band Concert. The attraction has been closed for refurbishment since April 27 – a relatively lengthy absence with no return date for months. Now, after nearly four months of uncertainty, Disney has finally shared new information.

What’s Happening to Silly Symphony Swings?

Disneyland has now confirmed via its website that Silly Symphony Swings will reopen on August 28.

Images from California Adventure also show the scrim and scaffolding removed from the attraction, which is once again mostly visible to guests. The attraction doesn’t appear to have undergone any major changes during its rest period – which saw the top half of the ride, plus the swing ride hardware, removed – with the symphony scenes appearing unchanged.

There are currently still construction walls around the attraction’s entrance, blocking any guests from accessing Silly Symphony Swings until its official reopening.

Once Silly Symphony Swings reopens, every attraction will be in operation at California Adventure – a rarity at Disney parks. Over at Disneyland Park, Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition and Main Street Cinema are both currently out of action.

Mark Twain Riverboat is set to close for a brief refurbishment on September 8, as is Indiana Jones Adventure. Meanwhile, Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland and Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will temporarily close on September 14, and Sailing Ship Columbia will close on September 21. Pixie Hollow is also closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 28.

At some point in 2027, guests will lose access to Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! forever at California Adventure. The attraction was originally slated to close in 2026 to make way for Disney’s new Avatar area. However, some have cast doubts on whether the planned area will ever come to fruition, with Disney remaining notably quiet on its plans during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 (although it has shared more concept art).

Have you missed Silly Symphony Swings at California Adventure?