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7 Major Changes Coming to Disneyland in June


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June is going to look VERY different from the rest of the year at the Disneyland Resort!

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Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

Coming off perhaps the biggest month at Disneyland in years, thanks to the start of its 70th Anniversary celebrations, the Disneyland Resort is primed for a big June. We’re rounding up some of the major changes and filling you in on what to expect if you visit the Anaheim theme park resort in June!

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Packed with closures, additions, and some special treats, here’s what’s different in Disneyland this June!

Closures

Let’s start off with some bad news: Refurbishments. Starting us off are the offerings inside the Main Street Opera House.

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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

The Disney Gallery, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and Walt Disney — A Magical Life are all closed throughout June.

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Walt Disney — A Magical Life is a new show coming to the Opera House, debuting on July 17th — Disneyland’s birthday. The show will feature the first-ever Walt Disney audio-animatronic and will play in rotation with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln after its initial run.

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So far, reopening dates have not been announced for the other two attractions.

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Matterhorn Bobsleds

The Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction will also be closed during the full duration of June. 

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Matterhorn Bobsleds

The ride is undergoing a lengthy refurbishment, and a reopening date has yet to be announced.

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Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland is also experiencing a lengthy refurbishment of its own. This iconic attraction is getting a tune-up on its technical aspects and is expected to be down for a few months. We’ll let you know when Disney plans to reopen it.

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Over in Toontown, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster will be closed for a brief refurbishment. The ride will be unavailable in June, per the Disneyland calendar, until Friday, June 13th, when it is no longer listed on the refurbishment schedule.

Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebrations

From May 16th, 2025, through the summer of 2026, the Disneyland Resort is celebrating its 70th anniversary — and with that comes some additions to both parks!

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Over at Disneyland Park, the “Paint the Night” parade is coming BACK to Main Street, U.S.A.! This nighttime parade will utilize millions of lights to create stunning colors while featuring characters from fan-favorite franchises like Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, and more.

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The “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular is also returning to the park. This show celebrates the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios while taking you on a journey through some of its most iconic characters and stories.  Expect to see projection effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., the Rivers of America, and “it’s a small world” in addition to an incredible fireworks display!

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Mickey Mouse and his friends will also be donning some special 70th Anniversary outfits, as well as celebrating the occasion with a character cavalcade called “Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy!”

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“it’s a small world” is also going to be different in June as it debuts new characters from CocoMiguel and Dante! The new scene will be available on May 9th, while a new verse to the iconic song played throughout the attraction, written by the late Richard M. Sherman, debuts later on July 17th, 2o25.

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The Pixar Pals Playtime Party is returning to the Fantasyland Theatre beginning May 23rd and will feature plenty of fun Pixar characters, interactive games, and dancing.

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Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast is also coming back on May 23rd and will be filled with his favorite tunes, dance moves, and more at the Tomorrowland Terrace.

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Stitch at Tomorrowland

The theme parks are going to look different as well. Expect to see decorations like the 50-foot sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, “with colorful glass panels and golden charms representing the five original lands” in addition to multi-colored banners and flowers along Main Street, U.S.A. We’re also getting a special medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle, and a NEW theme song called “Celebrate Happy” by the Jonas Brothers will also play throughout the celebration.

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Over at Disney California Adventure, a new “World of Color” show will be in full swing called “World of Color Happiness!” This nighttime show is hosted by Joy and the other emotions from Inside Out and Inside Out 2 and will feature a rendition of “Rainbow Connection” by Boyz II Men and an original song called “Makes Me Wanna Move” by FITZ from Fitz and the Tantrums.

The show will feature appearances from beloved Disney and Pixar characters as well as a pre-show message from The Muppets.

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The “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade is also returning and will include nearly 30 Pixar characters from some of the most popular Pixar movies.

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An all-new show, “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!”, will debut at the Disney Theater on May 16th and will be available in June. This new show features upbeat original songs, appearances by beloved Disney characters to sing and dance with, and interactive elements!

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Toy Story Midway Mania! in Pixar Pier will look different in June as it gets some 70th Anniversary updates, such as special targets.

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June is also a big month for Toy Story as its 30th anniversary celebration finds its way to California Adventure. You can meet Rex at Pixar Pier beginning June 1st for a limited time.

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The exterior of Carthay Circle Restaurant will also feature music, lights, and projection effects honoring “Celebrate Happy”, a new song coming to the park.

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Carthay Circle Restaurant

You’ll also find PLENTY of 70th Anniversary TREATS and MERCH, and you can learn about every offering by checking our 70th Anniversary guide below!

Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary Celebration

We’ll continue to keep you updated on all things Disneyland, so stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest info!

Over 70 NEW Treats Are Coming to Disneyland

Are you visiting Disneyland in June? Let us know what you’re most excited to see in the comments below!

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