Disneyland ResortPress Release

Critter Country at Disneyland to Temporarily Close July 8th

The Disneyland Resort announced that Critter Country will be completely closed starting July 8th as work for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure enters its next phase.  Here are the details for the impacts on New Orleans Square and Critter Country. No reopening date was announced –

New Orleans Square

  • The bridge connecting New Orleans Square with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will temporarily close beginning July 8, 2024. Guests can access Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge via the Frontierland entrance.
  • Haunted Mansion
    Haunted Mansion is closed
  • Disneyland Railroad – New Orleans Square Station
    Due to work in the area between Tiana’s Palace and the Haunted Mansion, the Disneyland Railroad station in New Orleans Square is unavailable for boarding and unloading, though the train will continue to operate. Guests who require an accessible entrance to the attraction can use stations in Mickey’s Toontown and Tomorrowland.
  • Popcorn and churro carts may be temporarily relocated during this time.

Critter Country

  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
    Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open later this year
  • The Briar Patch
    The Briar Patch is currently closed—along with the land—to begin its transformation to Ray’s Berets.
  • Pooh Corner
    Pooh Corner is currently closed—along with the land—to begin its transformation to Louis’ Critter Club on the left side of the store.
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
    Due to its location in Critter Country, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is currently closed, and will reopen with the land.
  • Hungry Bear Restaurant
    Hungry Bear Restaurant will temporarily close for kitchen refurbishments beginning July 8, 2024.
  • The restrooms near Hungry Bear Restaurant will be closed during this time
  • Davey Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
    Due to adjacent construction, Davey Crockett’s Explorer Canoes will temporarily close beginning July 8, 2024.
  • Critter Country Fruit Cart
    Due to its location in Critter Country, the Critter Country Fruit Cart will temporarily close beginning July 8, 2024.