What ride are they replacing at Disneyland?

Disney's Splash Mountain was inspired by the 1946 film Song of the South and opened in 1989 and 1992 at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom respectively. However, the ride is now being permanently replaced at both the locations.



As of 2026, one of the most significant transformations at Disneyland Resort involves the overhaul of Soarin' Around the World at Disney California Adventure, which is being updated to become Soarin' Across America. This change is part of a "patriotic makeover" celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary. While the physical ride system remains the same, the film and sensory effects are being replaced to highlight iconic American cityscapes and natural wonders. Additionally, in Fantasyland, the long-standing Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! attraction is slated for permanent closure to make way for the new Monstropolis land, though its final date was recently pushed to 2027. These updates are part of a broader "DisneylandForward" initiative aimed at refreshing older attractions with newer intellectual properties. For fans of classic Disney, these transitions often represent a "bittersweet" evolution of the park's landscape, balancing the nostalgia of early 2000s attractions with the high-tech immersion required by modern theme park standards.

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Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a new attraction replacing Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This shares everything we know so far: opening timeframe, construction progress, concept art, and commentary about the Princess and the Frog inspired log flume ride. (Updated June 27, 2023.)

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One of the changes occurring on January 9, 2024, that I think you will also be excited about, Joseph, is that Annual Passholders (and Guests with Park Hopper tickets) will be able to hop to another theme park anytime throughout the day! No more waiting until 2:00 p.m. Woohoo!

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Refurbishments:
  • Splash Mountain. CLOSED May 31, 2023 - TBD (will reopen as Tiana's Bayou Adventure)
  • Mark Twain Riverboat. CLOSED Sept. 17, 2023 - TBD.
  • Astro Orbitor. CLOSED Nov. 27, 2023 - TBD.
  • Indiana Jones Adventure. CLOSED Nov. 27 - 30, 2023.


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The actual 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company will take place on October 16, 2023. Although Disney has not announced an end date to the Disney100 Celebration, previous events of this nature have lasted 15 to 18 months.

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Two park favorites — the Haunted Mansion ride and the Country Bear Jamboree musical — will be getting enhancements. The Haunted Mansion will have the addition of the Hatbox Ghost, a well-loved (albeit creepy) character from the Haunted Mansion franchise.

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These were placed as a subtle tribute to Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, the ride that The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh replaced at the Magic Kingdom (another tribute to Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at the Magic Kingdom comes in the form of a Mr. Toad statue in the Pet Cemetery outside the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square).

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Disney fans said goodbye to the attraction, which closed May 31. Disneyland fans said goodbye this week to the iconic attraction Splash Mountain, which was officially closed on Wednesday, May 31, the company confirmed to ABC News. The company said in April that the ride's last day of operation would be May 30, 2023.

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Space Mountain will be closed for refurbishment, beginning September 18, 2023, and will reopen October 27, 2023.

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The Moana water ride is an exciting addition to EPCOT. By replacing The Seas pavilion and weaving Moana's narrative into its fabric, Disney is ensuring that the park continues to capture the essence of exploration and imagination.

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Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a new attraction replacing Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This shares everything we know so far: opening timeframe, construction progress, concept art, and commentary about the Princess and the Frog inspired log flume ride. (Updated June 27, 2023.)

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For this reason, we can confidently say that King Arthur Carrousel is Disneyland's oldest ride. With its intricate wooden horses and beautiful hand-painted scenes, King Arthur's Carrousel is a classic Disney ride that has delighted millions of guests over the years.

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(Opened April 4, 2023) Inspired by a similar attraction at Shanghai Disneyland, Tron Lightcycle Power Run is a brand new coaster-style attraction that can be found at Magic Kingdom. Originally slated to be a part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, TRON instead opened up in 2023.

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Disney announced at Destination D23 that Moana's Journey of Water will open on Oct 16, 2023! Moana will also be coming to World Nature for a character meet-and-greet with guests in her dedicated space near Journey of Water. You can read more about other new attractions and rides at Disney World in our tracker.

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Basic Scoop. During the entire 2023 year, Disney Parks will be celebrating the Walt Disney Company turning 100 years old. This is a global celebration, encompassing all 6 Disney Parks, with the kick off happening at the Disneyland Resort on January 27, 2023.

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The Walt Disney Company has a big birthday to celebrate in 2023. It's celebrating 100 years by throwing the biggest event yet in Disney history: Disney 100 Years of Wonder. The heart of the celebration takes place at Disneyland Resort, and that's where the party kicked off Jan. 27, 2023.

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