DisneylandForward expansions & Star Wars Season of the Force
Key Questions
When is Autopia scheduled to convert to electric vehicles?
Disneyland has a hard deadline of February 2027 to replace the gas-powered cars on Autopia due to a CARB settlement. The resort has already paid a $56,000 fine related to this requirement.
What updates were made to Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters?
The ride reopened on June 12 with fresh paint, fixed effects, exterior color changes, and lighting improvements. A full POV video of the updated attraction is available online.
When will Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind reopen at Disney California Adventure?
The attraction is now scheduled to reopen on June 19 after a one-day delay from the original June 18 target. It had been closed since February for refurbishment.
What is Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort?
This is a confirmed month-long event celebrating Black culture through music, food, and experiences. It is part of the resort's summer programming.
When is Matterhorn Bobsleds closing for refurbishment?
The ride will close on July 20 for routine maintenance. No reopening date has been announced yet.
What changes are happening with park entry under DisneylandForward?
The Manchester lot is closing and a new Harbor gateway with a pedestrian bridge is under construction. This marks the first physical infrastructure milestone for the project.
When is Pirates of the Caribbean reopening after its refurbishment?
The attraction is set to reopen on June 26. Some views in the Blue Bayou restaurant remain obstructed and the Roger Rabbit spin mechanism has been updated.
What is the latest on the Avengers Campus expansion?
A new video update from June 2026 shows ongoing work at Disney California Adventure. The expansion is expected to continue progressing through the year.
Park hopping rule ended June9. Coco construction walls up. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters reopened June12 with fresh paint, fixed effects, exterior color changes, and lighting improvements (POV confirmation). Disneyland Railroad dioramas replaced with cardboard cutouts. Main Street, U.S.A. scrim fully removed for patriotic summer look. Matterhorn Bobsleds closing July20 for refurb. New: Disneyland month-long Black culture event (Celebrate Soulfully) confirmed. DisneylandForward entry changes – Manchester lot closure, new Harbor gateway with pedestrian bridge – concrete infrastructure move. New Orleans Square train station rebuild permit issued (after 2022 fire). Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind reopening June19 at DCA (delayed one day from June18). Avengers Campus expansion video update available (June 2026). New: Autopia electric conversion has a hard deadline of February 2027 due to CARB settlement, with a $56k fine already paid. Pirates of the Caribbean reopening June 26 after refurb; Blue Bayou view still obstructed, Roger Rabbit spin mechanism changed. New: First physical construction milestone for DisneylandForward – parking structure prep and demolition underway.