[Question] Are the rides open?

[joannaorange]

I didn't really feel like reading through 259 comments on the recent ride closures thread Are they open or do you know when they will be open?

Thanks!

[CaliforniaAdventurer]

Re: Are the rides open?

Let me go and read all 259 comments and get back to you...

[thomaslw]

Re: Are the rides open?

the other thread has basically devolved into personal attacks and "dosh is great" vs "dosh sucks" so yeah let's make this one focused solely on the rides status!

as far as i know, space mtn is the one that is likely to be closed for a long time, and it's "under refurbishment" on the DL website up through may 27th (last day on the calendar so its quite possible it might be out of commission well past that.

[Witches of Morva]

Re: Are the rides open?

ORGOCH: Yeah, I don't like none a them personal attacks topics, my own dang self. So I'll just stay right here 'til somebody gives out the facts without no more belly-achin'.

ORWEN: Me, too. I mean, everybody knows it's not Disneyland's fault that those DOSH people came in and closed down some of the rides!

ORGOCH: Not so fast, sister! I been sayin' fer YEARS that Dizzyland management ain't up ta snuff when it comes ta obeyin' the rules! I ain't the least bit surprised ta hear Dizzyland management may have ta cough up a whole lot a money ta pay fer this latest mess they's in!

ORWEN: And to think you call yourself a DISNEY fan, you nasty old biddy! How dare you take the wrong side on this topic!!!

ORGOCH: Go blow yer DOM horn somewhere's else, why don'tcha?

ORWEN: What's DOM horn?

ORGOCH: It means Defender Of Mediocrity, dummy!! That's what ya have ta be if'n yer gonna' defend Dizzyland management over this mess!

ORWEN: Oh yeah? Well, I say it's high time you turned in your mouse ears if you're not willing to stand behind the main MOUSE!!!

ORGOCH: I ain't NEVER stood behind no dang mouse! But I might just STEP on it if it don't git outta the way!

(Sounds of violent struggling and crashes and smashes....)

ORDDU: So, anyway, ducklings...aren't you glad we can just discuss this matter much more calmly than they are doing on that other topic thread???

[CaliforniaAdventurer]

Re: Are the rides open?

Great, a fight has broken out between one poster.

[fifthrider]

Re: Are the rides open?

Let me go and read all 259 comments and get back to you...

I have always appreciated your sense of humor. :bow:


On a serious note to the OP, I can recommend two resources:

1) Go to Disney's website and look at the calendar. Scroll down to the bottom and look for "Closed for Refurbishment." Here's today's link; it may be invalid tomorrow. Daily Calendar | Disneyland Resort

2) If you have a smart phone download the "Mouse Wait" app. It'll tell you what rides are closed as well as wait times as they change. It's a handy tool if you're in the park and a ride that was open a minute ago just closed.


Also, beware that the current schedule of closed rides may not be accurate. It presently says Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain, the Mr. Lincoln Opera House and the Mark Twain are down but according to the evening news tonight it said that Space Mountain, the Matterhorn and Soarin' are also going to be closed thanks to some OSHA action that closed them and levied a fine against Disneyland. Something to do with the unlicensed contractor who fell down the side of Space Mountain a few months ago. ( Thanks for ruining it for everyone, pal! )

[fifthrider]

Re: Are the rides open?

Also, the Zoo offers a similar service at the entry gate.

[disneylandfan95]

Re: Are the rides open?

The Matterhorn has reopened.

Operations is scrambling to get Space and Soarin' open by this upcoming weekend.

[Meville]

Re: Are the rides open?

Also, the Zoo offers a similar service at the entry gate.

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I laughed a bit too hard at this...

[WildeNight]

Re: Are the rides open?

I laughed a bit too hard at this...

Strangely, me too. LOL.

[joannaorange]

Re: Are the rides open?

Let me go and read all 259 comments and get back to you...

That actually did make me laugh out loud!

[joannaorange]

Re: Are the rides open?

The Matterhorn has reopened.

Operations is scrambling to get Space and Soarin' open by this upcoming weekend.

From everything I heard about the new and improved Matterhorn, I really wish it was Space Mountain that had reopened!

[Captain Pitchfork]

Re: Are the rides open?

Now thats funny stuff right there!!

[Quentin]

Re: Are the rides open?

Disneyland's website has Space Mountain down for refurbishment, but Soarin' is not listed.

[smartlabelprint]

Re: Are the rides open?

Current ride closures at the Disneyland Resort as of 4/15/13 - Anaheim Forum - TripAdvisor Update listed from paper.

[Mouser172]

Re: Are the rides open?

From the link you posted, it said that jungle cruise is closed thru May 1st? Did they close down that attraction also?

[GiRiMama33]

Re: Are the rides open?

The DLR calendar currently shows Space Mountain closed through May 28th. They have postponed the Matterhorn testing that was supposed to take place this week and next.
The Jungle Cruise may soft open on the 1st, but it is showing closed on the DLR claendar May 1st, and not May 2nd.

[fifthrider]

Re: Are the rides open?

Disneyland's website has Space Mountain down for refurbishment, but Soarin' is not listed.

I can't be sure and admit I'm just taking a guess, but if the OSHA issue was with that guy who fell and slid down the side of Space Mountain I would think the issue has something to do with what kind of rigging is on the roof for repair crews to connect a safety line to. That being the case I could see why Space Mountain and the Matterhorn would close. If that actually is the case then one would think Soarin' need only address maintenance access paths on the roof and they should be back up and running. ...assuming it's even closed? Last night the news said it was but then again they could have gotten that one wrong. Dunno.

[DrFink]

Re: Are the rides open?

I looked at the calendar yesterday to see if the refurbishment schedule for my week in May was affected. It shows Space Mountain closed and my week is going through May 10th. Hopefully it is reopened by then.

[kirstenh]

Re: Are the rides open?

The Disneyland calendar shows Space Mountain closed and not Soarin, so I'm guessing that Disney expects Soarin' to open before Space Mountain. Nothing to do but wait and see, I guess.