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Is Disneyland Monorail closing permanently?

Disneyland Resort recently updated its website, announcing a temporary closure of its Monorail system starting July 5, 2023, for refurbishment. As of this article's publishing, Disneyland officials have not shared an estimated timeline for this refurbishment, meaning that the closure is currently indefinite.



No, the Disneyland Monorail is not closing permanently. However, it is scheduled for a significant temporary closure starting March 30, 2026. This closure is for a major refurbishment project that includes both the Monorail system and the nearby Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin attraction. While Disney has not yet announced a specific reopening date, these types of refurbishments typically last several weeks to a few months. The Monorail is a historic part of the park—the first daily operating monorail system in the Western Hemisphere—and Disney remains committed to its operation as both a transportation link from Downtown Disney and a beloved "E-ticket" attraction. During the closure, guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel or visiting Downtown Disney will need to walk to the main entrance of Disneyland Park rather than taking the Monorail directly into Tomorrowland. Always check the official Disneyland app or website for the most up-to-date daily operational schedule before your visit in the spring of 2026.

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Disneyland Park Ride closures:
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  • Splash Mountain is closed and is being re-themed.
  • Tarzan's Treehouse is closed until further notice.
  • Wonderous Journeys ends on August 31, 2023.
  • The French Market restaurant and the Mint Julep bar are closed and will reopen on September 7, 2023 as Tiana's Place.


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Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2023
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  • Splash Mountain.
  • Merida meets at the Gazebo now.
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park.


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The Disneyland Monorail stops at nearby Downtown Disney District and at Tomorrowland inside Disneyland Park. Guests staying at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa can enjoy convenient access into Disney California Adventure Park through an entrance located near the pools at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

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It is owned by The Oriental Land Company, which licenses intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disneyland and its companion park, Tokyo DisneySea, are the only Disney parks in the world not owned or operated by The Walt Disney Company in any capacity.

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The accident occurred when the Pink monorail backed through an improperly aligned switch-beam and struck the Purple monorail. An operator and six passengers were on board the Purple monorail at the time of the collision.

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Perhaps the most notable is the 2009 Monorail crash that killed young driver, 21-year-old Austin Wuennenberg.

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