Disneyland Closes 8 Attractions Ahead of Food & Wine Festival

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Disneyland will temporarily close eight attractions in March as part of its regular refurbishment schedule, including the Disneyland Monorail, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, and the 'Fantasmic' nighttime spectacular. The closures join three other attractions already shuttered for refurbishment, as the parks gear up for the annual Disney Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure.

Why it matters

The attraction closures are a normal part of Disneyland's operations, allowing the parks to maintain and upgrade rides and shows. However, the timing ahead of the popular Food & Wine Festival and busy spring break season means visitors may face more crowding and longer wait times for the remaining open attractions.

The details

The eight attractions closing in March are the Disneyland Monorail, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, Golden Zephyr, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Sailing Ship Columbia, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes, Pixie Hollow, and 'Fantasmic'. They join the Jungle Cruise, Grizzly River Run, and Jumpin' Jellyfish which were already shuttered. The closures will disrupt traffic on the Rivers of America and impact the Disney Food & Wine Festival, which runs March 6 to April 27.

• The Disney Food & Wine Festival kicks off on March 6 and runs through April 27.
• The Golden Zephyr ride will be closed March 9-17 for a brief seasonal refurbishment.
• The Disneyland Monorail and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin will close on March 30 for seasonal refurbishments.
• The Sailing Ship Columbia will be out of service March 2-6, and the Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes will be closed March 2-5.
• Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will be closed March 2-5 for seasonal refurbishment.