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Everything That Will Be CLOSED in Disneyland in 2025

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UPDATED December 4, 2025

Okay, enough about Disney World, let’s travel over to the West Coast and talk about Disneyland a little bit.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Now, a LOT is going on over at Disneyland, and a lot more will be going on soon. A Coco ride is on the way, as is a whole land devoted to Avatar along with a major expansion to Avengers Campus. Things are going to be BUSY. So if you’re planning a trip to Disneyland in 2025 (like we are), you’ll want to know exactly what will be closed throughout the year, right? Well, we’ve got your back.

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A Popular Disney Show CLOSES PERMANENTLY Today 😢

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The day has finally come when a popular Disney show is saying farewell.

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Change is inevitable at the Disney Parks and Disneyland is no exception. Amid rumors of Disneyland expansion, the Anaheim-based park is about to close a popular experience for good. That’s right, “Tale of the Lion King” is ending after its final show on January 7th.

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NEWS: Disney’s ‘Tale of the Lion King’ CLOSING DATE Announced

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All good things must come to an end — Disney fans certainly know that.

Mickey and Minnie

But, usually, that means that something new and exciting is well on the way. We hope that’s what will end up happening in this particular scenario, because Disney just announced a popular show will be holding it’s final performance soon — here’s everything we know. 

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Disney Recipe: Make a ‘Lion King’-Themed Drink at Home!

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A little while back, Disney released a selection of new food items, including a drink that is giving us some relaxing “Hakuna Matata” vibes.

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Inspired by the returned “Tale of the Lion King” stage show, Disneyland conjured a drink called the Pride Rock Punch. Can’t make it to Disneyland to grab this new drink? Never fear — you can make it at HOME!
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‘Soul of Jazz’ Exhibit and MORE Coming to Disneyland Resort

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In February, in celebration of Black History Month, Disney Parks introduced Celebrate Soulfully, a series of entertainment offerings (and food offerings!) for Black History Month. Through Celebrate Soulfully, we got things like Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure in EPCOT, and special viewings at the Disney World hotels of movies like Soul and Remember the Titans.

The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure

June is Black Music Month, and Disneyland Resort is celebrating with all sorts of new entertainment offerings, including a returning show!

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Opening Date Announced for ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Show at Disneyland Resort!

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Earlier this year, Disney Parks began something called Celebrate Soulfully which offered experiences that celebrate Black culture and heritage. Celebrate Soulfully was introduced as a way to celebrate Black History Month and it brought with it special food items, entertainment, and merchandise.

Soul of Jazz

June is Black Music Month and Disneyland is celebrating big with the return of an exciting show, plus many more entertainment offerings!

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NEWS: 6 Entertainment Offerings Are Returning to Disneyland Next Year

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Disneyland’s theme parks reopened earlier this year, and over time more things have started to come back to the parks and resort overall.

Hello, Disneyland!

Candlelight Processional returned this year, and various hotels and restaurants reopened. We’ve also heard a bit about some of the returning entertainment that will be available next year. But, now we’ve got more Disneyland news!

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News! Disneyland Resort to Cancel MORE Live Entertainment Shows

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Disneyland Resort’s Red Car News Boys and Tale of the Lion King shows have now come to an end.

Tale of the Lion King in DCA

And according to the Orange County Register, a few more shows in Disneyland Resort will soon be on the chopping block as well.

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Find Out When “Disneyland Forever” Will End its Run!

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This summer has been an exciting time to visit Disneyland Resort. Not only did Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge open in May, but several new and returning entertainment offerings began this summer as well.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

While we already knew the end dates for limited-time offerings like Soarin’ Over California and “Tale of the Lion King”, Disney has just announced the end date for the Disneyland Forever fireworks show.

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Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Are Invited to “Bring a Friend” For a Limited Time!

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Are you a Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder?

Sleeping Beauty Castle

If so, you should know that Disney has just announced a promotion welcoming Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders to “Bring A Friend” to the parks this summer! [Read more…]

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