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The Imagineers at Disneyland are continually striving to create a better, more exciting experience for all guests. They have dreamed up and executed some really amazing attractions. But that comes at a cost. Some rides are updated to a new theme (such as change from California Screamin’ to the Incredicoaster). Other attractions close permanently at Disneyland to make room for the new.

Paradise Pier now permanently closed at Disneyland
Paradise Pier

Why do you need to know this?

To avoid major disappointment! Has it been a while since you have been to Disneyland? Did you have a favorite ride? In my opinion it is best to be mentally prepared for not being able to experience something you remember fondly from the past. On our trip this past March I was ready for the fact that California Adventure would look very different than it did in 2001. Adjusting to all the changes would have been a bit difficult for me if I hadn’t been prepared. I thought the changes were great! The re-imagined Incredicoaster was awesome!

Pixar Pier replacing permanently closed Paradise Pier
The Re-Imagined Pixar Pier

Closed Attractions at Disneyland

Disneyland

  • Big Thunder Ranch Area
  • Disneyland Forever
  • Super Hero HQ
  • Main Street Electrical Parade
  • Jedi Training Academy
  • Hook and Ladder Co.
  • Magic Eye Theater
  • Country Bear Jamboree

California Adventure

  • Sunshine Plaza
  • Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular:
  • Diamond Mad T Party: Closed permanently
  • For the First Time in Forever
  • Muppet Vision 3D
  • All of Bug’s Life Land closed to make way for a new Marvel Land opening in 2020 (maybe).

Re-imagined Attractions

California Adventure

  • Luigi’s Flying Tires is now Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is now Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
  • California Screamin’ is not the Incredicoaster
  • Sun Wheel became Mickey’s Fun Wheel and is now Pixar Pal-A-Round
  • The Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto is now the Lamplight Lounge
  • King Triton’s Carousel is now Jessie’s Critter Carousel
  • Condor Flats is now Grizzly Peak Airfield
  • Orange Stinger is now Silly Symphony Swings
  • Mulholland Madness is now Goofy’s Sky School

So, now you are fully armed with knowledge. Go and enjoy!


Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

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