Disneyland in August
Are you headed to the Disneyland in August? This post will give you all of the information on what to expect and all of the happenings at the Disneyland in August! Everything from attraction openings and closures, special events, weather, crowd calendars and more!
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Whoa! This August is a doozy in terms of refurbishments. I am not sure why there are so many! Usually there are not quite so many refurbishment right in the middle of busy season. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go and still have a great time. There is plenty to do, even with so many things down! Be prepared for very busy summer crowds and warm to hot weather! There are some closures happening in Disneyland in August so be prepared for that.
Here is everything that’s happening at Disneyland in August 2024!!
Closures
Disneyland
- Haunted Mansion: Closed-August 23
- Space Mountain: Closed August 5-TBA
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant: Closed August 6
- Disneyland Railroad: Closed August 7-TBA
- Davey Crockett’s Explorer Canoes: Closed August 1-TBA
- Hungry Bear Restaurant: Closed August 9-TBA
- Disneyland Monorail: Closed August 12-TBA
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Closed-TBA
- Pooh Corner: Closed- TBA
- The Briar Patch: Closed- TBA
- The Disney Gallery: Closed July 1-TBA
- Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln: Closed-TBA
- Pooh Corner: Closed-TBA
- Splash Mountain: Closed until late 2024 (re-themed as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure)
California Adventure
- Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome: Closed August 6-15
- Turtle Talk with Crush: Closed August 6-15
- Animation Academy: Closed August 6-29
Openings
- Haunted Mansion opening August 23rd
Shows, Fireworks and Parades happening
Here is a quick overview of all of the shows, fireworks and parades happening at the parks in June. Check out this link to find out the days and times the shows are running on specific dates.
Disneyland
- Magic Happens Parade: Runs 2 times per day until August 25th
- Fantamsic!: Runs 2 times per day. No showings August 25th-29th
- Fire of the Rising Moons: Runs 1 time per day. No showings August 25th-29th
- Together Forever-A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular with Projections: Runs one time every evening until August 22nd
- Halloween Screams with Fireworks: Runs one time a night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning August 23rd
- Halloween Screams with Projections: Runs one time a night on Monday-Thursday beginning August 26th
- Storytelling at Royal Theatre: Runs multiple times per day. No shows Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
California Adventure
- Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration: Runs 2 times per day until August 4th
- World of Color One: Runs 2 times each night until August 18. Then one time per night Monday-Thursday. No shows on Oogie Boogie Bash nights.
- Mickey’s Trick and Treat Halloween Party: Runs multiple times per day beginning August 23rd
- A Musical Celebration of Coco: Runs multiple times per day beginning August 23rd
Check out the schedule for more atmospheric entertainment and specific showtimes happening throughout both parks as well as Downtown Disney
Halloween Time at Disneyland
Halloween Time at Disneyland kicks off on August 23rd! This is one of the best and most popular times to visit Disneyland! It is super family friendly, fun and spooky. You will find Halloween celebrated throughout the entire resort, including Disneyland, California Adventure, Downtown Disney and even the Resort Hotels! And Halloween Time celebrations are included with your regular theme park admission with the exception of Oogie Boogie Bash.
Fun things to expect at Disneyland during Halloween Time:
- Haunted Mansion Holiday- The Haunted Mansion is transformed into Nightmare Before Christmas and runs through the end of Christmas season
- Dia de Los Muertos- Find your favorite Coco inspired homage to Dia de los Muertos in Frontierland
- Mickey Jack-o-Lantern and Halloween Decor- Look for Halloween decor all throughout Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney!
- Disney Characters in costumes- Your favorite Disney Characters will be dressed up in their own spooky costumes for the holiday season
- Halloween treats and merchandise- Seasonal treats and merch will be available in all of the shops around the parks!
- Halloween Screams with fireworks or projections- New Halloween nighttime show will be showing every night. Weekends will include fireworks
- Radiator Screams- In Cars Land, Radiator Springs is transformed into it’s own spooky version of Halloween
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark- Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout! has a scarier nighttime version of the ride called Monsters After Dark. Be sure to check it out!
Click here to read more in depth of everything happening at Disneyland during Halloween Time
Oogie Boogie Bash
*Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash are already sold out for this year
Oogie Boogie Bash is a special ticketed Halloween party happening at California Adventure. People attending the event get access to California Adventure on party days at 3pm. There are fun immersive treat trails, a Frightfully Fun Parade, Mickey’s Trick and Treat, Villains Grove, Character experiences and more.
Oogie Boogie Bash is happening on
August 25, 27 and 29
Weather
The weather in Southern California in August is typically high 80’s and 90’s so prepare for the heat! The lows are mid 60’s so I jacket could still be needed at nights and early mornings but not likely.
There is not usually a lot of rain in the summer in California but always check the weather before you go and make sure to pack accordingly! As far as heat goes, dress well for the heat, take breaks, drink a lot of water and go for a lot of indoor rides. Check out how to beat the heat here!
Crowd Calendar
With school out and summer vacations, it will be busy and hit peak crowds in August. You can still have fun and do a lot while you’re there! I highly recommend reading this blog post here about tips for busy days at Disneyland. And Genie + is a must at this time of year!
Several of the Magic Keys are blocked out in August so the main crowds you’ll be getting are vacationers. And as school starts again at the end of August, crowds will start to lower then! Usually weekdays are the best time to visit. And just because the crowds are high does not mean you can’t still have a great time!
Tips for Busy Days: Plan well, buy Genie +, take advantage of rope drop and early entry (if you’re staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel) and hit rides during the shows/fireworks and 2 hours before park closing for shorter lines. Also, if a ride has a single rider line, that is a great option as well. Read busy day tips blog here!
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be the least busy day of the week so if you can go on those days you will see lower crowds.
*Keep in mind this is just a prediction. Crowds may be higher or lower on any of these days
Reservations
You still need reservations to enter Disneyland and can make those when you buy your tickets through Get Away Today or Disneyland. Make sure the dates you want are available before purchasing your tickets. And if they aren’t, check back every day because sometimes new reservations will pop up. Also, Disneyland just changed how they do reservations and you can now modify a reservation in the app instead of having to cancel and rebook a reservation! YAY! This will make life so much easier if you need to change days or starting parks!
You can begin park hopping at 11am!
Save with Get Away Today
Want to save a little money on your next trip to Disneyland? Get Away Today has got you covered! There is a huge summer offer happening right now! You can purchase this deal through September 12th, so if you’re headed to the parks in August, do not miss this! Ticket prices start at $50/day per child and $83/day per adult!!
Disneyland Tips for August
- Crowds will be HIGH a the beginning of the month with people squeezing in their last vacations before school starts. Use rope drop, early entry, single rider lines and Genie+ to maximize your time in the parks.
- It will probably be hot! Check the local weather and pack accordingly!
- Make dining reservations for restaurants or utilize mobile ordering! Check for dining reservations 60 days before your trip. If you can’t get dining reservations on your own, check out Mouse Dining! They will email you when the reservations you want pop up. All you have to do is sign up for a FREE account at this link
August is on of the busiest times to visit Disneyland. And unfortunately a lot of things are down for refurbishment so that is kind of a bummer! The weather can be hot so be prepared for that. All of the fireworks and parades are happening so there is no shortage of things to do during the summer. Go with an open mind and lots of patience due to it being busier with crowds and you will have an amazing time!
XOXO 
Amanda
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