Magic On Pause: Ten Disney Attraction Closures This Summer -

Hold onto your Mickey ears, folks! Disneyland’s summer season is taking a twist that few of us saw coming.

Amid the sweltering heat and looming Halloween festivities, the Happiest Place on Earth is closing six attractions for some much-needed TLC.

The Disneyland Railroad station, featuring a charming brick building with a clock tower and manicured flower beds, welcoming visitors under a clear blue sky.

Starting in August, Space Mountain, Disneyland Railroad, Disneyland Monorail, Animation Academy, Turtle Talk with Crush, and Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome will all be taking a brief nap. And no, this isn’t a drill. Each of these fan-favorite experiences will undergo seasonal refurbishments. Of course, this is all part of Disneyland’s usual routine, but during the peak of summer? Oh, the humanity!

Space Mountain is the big shocker here. The iconic indoor roller coaster will go dark starting August 5 for a month-long refurbishment, but no announced re-opening date. Get your final space thrills in before it closes, and until it reopens, try not to scream like Emperor Zurg stole your fast pass.

A view of Space Mountain from a distance, with its futuristic, white structure visible beyond a bustling crowd of Disney visitors

The Disneyland Railroad and Monorail will also stop chugging along on August 5 and 12, respectively.

Animation Academy and Turtle Talk with Crush are hitting the pause button on August 5. Great news for Turtle Talk fans—Crush will be back by August 16. Unfortunately, there’s no set return date for Animation Academy, so keep those sketchbooks handy.

The Disney Animation Building at California Adventure, with its retro-style architecture and prominent signage, flanked by palm trees and banners. — *DCA’s Animation Building is home to Animation Academy, Turtle Talk with Crush, and the Frozen meet.*

Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome will take a chill pill from August 5-15. Let it go, Elsa would say, but we all know we’ll miss giving warm hugs!

The Haunted Mansion at Disney, showcasing its elegant, antebellum architecture with lush green landscaping and a bright blue sky in the background. — *Haunted Mansion Holiday opens August 26!*

Disneyland is also juggling a few more refurbishments. The Haunted Mansion fans, fear not—our beloved spooky abode will rise from the ashes by August 23, just in time to terrify guests for Halloween. Fabulous!

Critter Country staples like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes remain shut, wrapping up work to transform the area into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Patience, Disney stans, great things are coming!

The iconic Splash Mountain at Disney, featuring its rugged, rocky exterior and lush green accents, with clear blue skies overhead." — *An ode to the Splashiest of Mountains, while we wait for a Tiana’s Opening Date at Disneyland*

Triple-Check That Itinerary

Other closures and changes? Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and the still-closed Star Wars Launch Bay are all off-limits. DCA’s Blue Sky Cellar is turning into a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center. The Magic Eye Theater and Hyperion Theater are also taking an indefinite break, with programming still in flux.

Keep the Magic Alive

As always, Disneyland still offers countless ways to sprinkle pixie dust on your visit. While some of our fave rides take a hiatus, new adventures await.