Disneyland is making the most of its slower season by temporarily closing different attractions.
Disney (DIS) – Get a free report theme parks use their slower periods to close several attractions each year for routine maintenance and other necessary updates. The closures may lead to further changes depending on what Disney deems necessary and what Imagineers have in mind. Imagineers are creative minds at Disney theme parks who work to bring magic to theme parks by taking the impossible and making it possible.
One attraction that Disney has scheduled is the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction, which will be closed from January 9 until an undetermined date in the spring of 2023. The closure is the first for remodeling of the attraction in the last 10 years. Coincidence or not, this remodel coincides with the schedule of the new Indiana Jones movie that will be released in June of this year. Originally, the film was expected to be released in 2022, but the film’s production was delayed.
Splash Mountain, a Disneyland fan favorite, will close January 23 and won’t reopen until 2024. Splash Mountain will be completely remodeled and re-themed as Tiana’s Bayou, a sequel to Disney’s animated film “The Princess and the Frog”, where Tiana continues her adventures where the film left off.
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Not on the closure list so far is Disneyland’s French Market restaurant and Mint Julip Bar, which will close in February. French Market will close permanently and become Tiana’s Place, but Mint Julip Bar will remain, but the reopening date is not yet official.
“Inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures, the quick-service restaurant’s menu will offer authentic flavors of New Orleans, expanding on current on-site favorites and exploring seasonal flavors,” according to Disneyland’s. declaration.
Tiana’s Place restaurant will have authentic New Orleans menu items and will also sell fan favorite Mickey beignets.
This new take on the New Orleans Square restaurant is a classic example of the Walt Disney parks always reinventing themselves. The classic Splash Mountain had outdated perceptions and the New Orleans revamp is uplifting and empowering for the youth.
Disney also recently opened Eudora’s Chic Boutique in New Orleans Square. Eudora is the mother of Tiana, who is a dressmaker. The boutique also sells housewares and other accessories along with clothing. This collection of shops, food, and the new Tiana’s Bayou promenade breathes new life into the entire New Orleans plaza.
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It’s important to plan ahead to get the most out of a visit to a Disney theme park, whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip or an annual excursion. Anyone planning their Disney vacation should definitely check the Disney website or any number of Disney blogs for closures, both temporary and permanent, before booking their trip.
Disney has its season closures, renovations and permanent closures of different attractions. While at any time a trip may need to be closed for a repair, being able to set expectations for your visit can help make the trip so much better than going without a plan. Sometimes those unexpected closures can only last a couple of hours, other times they can last longer, luckily there is always plenty to do in the parks even with these closures.
