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Key Attraction Closures and New Experiences at US Disney Parks

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Disneyland Resort

  • Monsters, Inc. Ride Demolition at Disney California Adventure: Disney California Adventure has filed permits for the demolition of the Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! ride in Hollywood Land, affecting guests who wish to experience this attraction during their visit. 1

  • Delayed Closure for Plaza Inn Character Breakfast: The temporary closure of the Plaza Inn character breakfast at Disneyland Park will now begin on August 17, 2026, instead of August 10, with reopening expected in late September. 2

  • Return of Nighttime Shows: "World of Color" and "Fantasmic!" have returned to Disneyland, offering guests more nighttime entertainment options. 7

Walt Disney World

  • Closure of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster: Guests planning visits should be aware that the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios will permanently close after March 1, 2026. 3

Sources

  1. [1]Permits Filed for Demolition of Monsters, Inc. Ride at Disney California Adventure· wdwnt.com
  2. [2]Plaza Inn Character Breakfast Temporary Closure Delayed· wdwnt.com
  3. [3]Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster to Permanently Close at Disney's Hollywood Studios· disneyfoodblog.com
  4. [4]New Family Experience Coming to Hollywood Studios: The Magic of Disney Animation· disneytouristblog.com
  5. [5]Soarin’ Across America Opens Early at EPCOT· disneyfoodblog.com
  6. [6]Walt Disney Studios Lot Now Open at Disney's Hollywood Studios· blogmickey.com
  7. [7]Return of Nighttime Shows at Disneyland· visitcalifornia.com
  8. [8]Test Track Experiencing Extended Downtime at EPCOT· wdwnt.com
  9. [9]Showtime Changes for 'Happily Ever After' and 'Fantasmic' in Late August· wdwnt.com
  10. [10]California Adventure 25th Anniversary Celebration Highlights· disneyparksblog.com
  11. [11]Dining Updates at Disney California Adventure· allears.net
  12. [12]Lightning Lane Entry Available with Disneyland Resort Hotel Packages· disneyland.disney.go.com

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