Jungle Cruise and Toy Story Midway Mania to reopen at Disneyland April 24

Disney has announced the reopening of two popular attractions at Disneyland Resort on April 24. The Jungle Cruise at Disneyland park and Toy Story Midway Mania! at Disney California Adventure will resume operations after recent closures. Several other rides remain closed for maintenance.

The Jungle Cruise at Disneyland closed on February 17 for routine maintenance and refurbishment. Disney announced that the attraction, a guided river tour featuring animals and adventure, will reopen on April 24. No specific reopening date had been set previously. The ride is known for its humor, including dad jokes from skippers. Toy Story Midway Mania! at Disney California Adventure shuttered on April 4. This interactive shooting game, where guests join Woody, Buzz, and other toys to test their skills, will also return on April 24. Other closures persist at the resort. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin and the Disneyland Monorail both closed on March 30 with no reopening dates announced. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters shut on April 13, and Silly Symphony Swings is scheduled to close on April 27. Pirates of the Caribbean and Blue Bayou Restaurant plan to close on May 4 for refurbishment, with Blue Bayou eyeing a late May return.

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Walt Disney World has announced April 8, 2026, as the reopening date for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom, following its August 2025 closure for upgrades. Building on recent updates like the new entrance sign, the refurb includes a new Buddy animatronic, redesigned vehicles with real-time scoring, detachable handheld blasters, responsive targets, and more.

Disneyland Resort has shuttered or will soon close six popular attractions for refurbishment during April 2026, with Toy Story Midway Mania! now closed as of April 6 and no reopening dates announced for most. The closures impact rides across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, such as Jungle Cruise and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Visitors should monitor resort updates for the latest.

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Toy Story Midway Mania! at Disney California Adventure Park closed for refurbishment on April 6, 2026. Disneyland Resort announced the closure in February without providing details on the work or a reopening date. The attraction is now listed as unavailable on the resort's website and app.

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Disney's Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom is now showing wait times in the My Disney Experience app, marking progress toward its full reopening. The attraction entered a soft opening phase after a lengthy closure, with access previously inconsistent. Officials list April 8 as the official reopening date.

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Walt Disney World has updated its Early Theme Park Entry program at Magic Kingdom, adding the reopened Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin to the lineup. The changes aim to distribute guests more evenly across the park during the initial 30 minutes before official opening. Additional character meets will join the program this summer.

 

 

 

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