CONTACT US

Contact Form

    News Details

    Disneyland closing 3 popular rides during peak of summer
    • June 28, 2023

    Disneyland is shuttering two of the most popular Disney California Adventure attractions along with a temperamental ride at the Anaheim theme park during the peak of summer for several weeks of seasonal refurbishment.

    Soarin’ Around the World and Toy Story Midway Mania at DCA and the Monorail that ferries riders between Disneyland and Disney’s hotels will temporarily close for standard refurbishments in July.

    Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks. Subscribe here.

    SEE ALSO: Better move quickly if you want Oogie Boogie Bash tickets — they sell out fast

    Soarin’ Around the World will close July 5-14, according to the Disneyland website. The Disneyland Monorail will also close on July 5 while Toy Story Midway Mania will close July 17. Reopening dates for Midway Mania and the Monorail have not been set and both attractions will remain closed through at least Aug. 8, according to the Disneyland website.

    Soarin’ and Midway Mania are among DCA’s most popular rides and part of Disney’s upcharge Genie+ line-cutting service. Both rides have clocked wait times over 3 hours — some of the longest wait times in DCA history, according to Thrill Data.

    SEE ALSO: Disneyland crowds return to 90% of 2019 levels, report says

    Disneyland is often forced to close the temperamental Monorail when it gets hot because the cabins have blowers but no air conditioning, according to MiceChat.

    The closure of Midway Mania, Soarin’ and the Monorail in July comes on the heels of Disneyland closing three classic Fantasyland rides in June for general maintenance and upkeep.

    Related Articles

    Disneyland |


    Better move quickly if you want Oogie Boogie Bash tickets — they sell out fast

    Disneyland |


    Disney California Adventure to begin rolling opening of San Fransokyo Square in July

    Disneyland |


    Disneyland crowds return to 90% of 2019 levels, report says

    Disneyland |


    Disneyland announces virtual queue for Avengers musical — What you need to know

    Disneyland |


    Disneyland doubles the amount of cheap tickets available in late summer — When you should go

    Disneyland typically conducts seasonal refurbishments during the off-season between New Year’s Day and Spring Break. Weekslong refurbishments are less common between Memorial Day and Labor Day — the traditional summer vacation season.

    Understanding the Disneyland calendar has become more complicated in recent years — with the off-season continually shrinking and slow periods shifting to unconventional times of year. The yearlong pandemic closure of the parks also disrupted maintenance and refurbishment schedules.

    ​ Orange County Register 

    News