Upcoming Disneyland & Disney World Events 8-22-23

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I asked Kate, our GPT-4 powered Virtual Plaid, to search the web and compile as many upcoming events as possible, and put them in an easy-to-read format for you. I think she did a great job (let me know if you find any errors)! We created a table listing upcoming events for both Disneyland and Disney World, including information about refurbishments—all in a single view!

Disneyland Resort Upcoming EventsDate Info
Radiator Springs Racers: Closed from August 18-26, 2023August 18-26, 2023
Halloween Time: A spooky season at Disneyland Resort with ride overlays, decorations, etc.Sept. 1 – Oct. 31, 2023
Oogie Boogie Bash: A separately ticketed event at Disney California Adventure that features trick-or-treating, Villains Grove, Frightfully Fun Parade, World of Color — Villainous! and more Halloween fun.Select nights in Sept. and Oct., 2023
Plaza de la Familia: A celebration of Dia De Los Muertos and the Disney-Pixar film “Coco” with music, food, crafts and a Tree of Life exhibit at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure.Sept. – Nov., 2023
Haunted Mansion: Closed for holiday overlay installation and removalMid-August – Mid-January 2024
French Market Restaurant and Mint Julep Bar: Closed from Feb. 17, 2023 to Sept. 6, 2023 for retheming as Tiana’s PalaceFeb. 17, 2023 – Sept. 6, 2023
Disney+ Day: A day to celebrate Disney+ subscribers with complimentary photo-ops and early entry to Disneyland Park.Sept. 10 or Sept.17, 2023
Gay Days AnaheimSept. 23 -25, 2023
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel (Disneyland Hotel): A new 12-story tower designated for the Disney Vacation Club. It will offer villas and suites themed after Disney animated classics, such as The Jungle Book, The Princess and the Frog, Fantasia, and Sleeping Beauty. It will also have a palette-shaped pool, a rainbow-hued mid-century lounge, and a Steamboat Willie splash pad. It is expected to open on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
it’s a small world: Closed from mid to late October 2023 for holiday overlay installation; closed from mid-January to late January/early February 2024 for holiday overlay removal.Mid-October 2023 – Early February 2024
Tarzan’s Treehouse: Closed until late 2023 for new theming as Adventureland Treehouse.Until late 2023
Dapper Day Fall Outing: An unofficial event that encourages guests to dress up in vintage or DisneyBound outfits and enjoy the parks in style.Nov.11 -12, 2023
Holidays at Disneyland Resort: A festive season at Disneyland Resort with ride overlays, decorations, entertainment, food and merchandise inspired by Christmas and other winter holidays.Nov.12, 2023 – Jan.9, 2024
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s Birthday: A day to celebrate the iconic duo’s birthday with special surprises and merchandise at Disneyland Park.Nov.18, 2023
Candlelight Ceremony (Dec.2 -3, 2023): Official dates have not been announced but it usually happens the first week of December. A traditional event that features a choir procession and a celebrity narrator telling the story of Christmas at Town Square in Disneyland Park.Dec.2 -3, 2023
Grizzly River Run: Usually closed from early January to February or March 2023 for seasonal refurbishmentEarly January to February or March 2023
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Disneyland Park): A reimagined version of Splash Mountain that will feature the story and characters from The Princess and the Frog. It will take guests on a musical adventure through the bayou with Princess Tiana, Naveen, Louis, and Ray. It is anticipated to open in 2024Anticipated to open in 2024
Marvel Land Expansion (Disney California Adventure): A second phase of the Avengers Campus that will include a new E-ticket attraction featuring Spider-Man and other Marvel heroes. It will be located behind Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and will use the former site of A Bug’s Land. It is rumored to open in 2024 or later.Rumored to open in 2024 or later

Disney World Upcoming EventsDate Info
Liberty Square Riverboat: closedAug. 21-29, 2023
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: A separately ticketed event for costumes and trick-or-treatingAug. 25 to Oct. 31, 2023
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival: A festival that showcases more than 25 international marketplace kiosks, live concerts, culinary demonstrations and workshopsJuly 27 to Nov. 18, 2023
Disney+ Day: A day to celebrate Disney+ subscribers with complimentary photo-ops and early entry to Disneyland ParkSept. 10 or Sept.17, 2023
D100 Celebration: A special event that commemorates the Walt Disney Company’s 100-year anniversarySept. 9 to Nov. 12, 2023
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend: A run Disney event that combines running and diningNov. 2 to Nov. 5, 2023
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: A separately ticketed event that celebrates the holiday seasonNov. 9 to Dec. 22, 2023
Merry Menagerie: A unique holiday experience with life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets of winter animalsNov. 9 to Dec. 30, 2023
Tree of Life Awakenings (Holiday Version): A special version of the nightly projection showNov. 9 to Dec. 30, 2023
Bollywood Beats (Holiday Version): A lively dance show with traditional Indian music and a holiday twistNov. 9 to Dec. 30, 2023
Donald’s Dino-Bash! (Holiday Version): A prehistoric party with Donald Duck and friendsNov. 9 to Dec. 30, 2023
Holiday Celebrations at Disney Springs: Highlight of the holiday season at Disney SpringsBeginning Nov. 11, 2023
Disney Jollywood Nights: A separately ticketed event that combines holidays with HollywoodNov. 11 to Dec. 20, 2023
Jollywood Nights: A separately ticketed event that combines holidays with HollywoodNov. 11 to Dec. 20, 2023
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays: A festival that celebrates different holiday traditionsNov. 24 to Dec. 30, 2023
Pixar Rival Run Weekend: A new run Disney event with a different theme each year based on Pixar moviesApril 18 to 21, 2004
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts: A festival that celebrates visual, performing and culinary artsJan. 13 to Feb. 20, 2024
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend: A run Disney event that features races through all four theme parksJan. 3 to Jan. 7, 2024
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: A run Disney event that celebrates strong womenFeb. 22 to 25, 2024
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival: A festival that features colorful topiaries, food booths, and concertsMarch to May, 2024

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