Disneyland Rides That Close in Rain: Complete List (2024)
Disneyland Rides That Close in Rain: Complete List (2024)
Disneyland (Anaheim) operates in rain, but many outdoor attractions close for safety during lightning, heavy rain, or high winds. Based on typical operations:
⛔ Typically Close in Rain / Lightning
- Gadget's Go Coaster (Toontown) — small outdoor coaster.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds (Fantasyland) — outdoor sections; closes for lightning/heavy rain.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Frontierland) — outdoor mine train; closes for lightning.
- Space Mountain (Tomorrowland) — indoor but roof vents; closes for lightning (roof strike risk).
- Splash Mountain (Critter Country) — log flume; closes for lightning/heavy rain.
- Jungle Cruise (Adventureland) — outdoor boats; closes for lightning.
- Pirates of the Caribbean (New Orleans Sq) — indoor but loading area exposed; may delay for lightning.
- Autopia (Tomorrowland) — outdoor cars; closes for lightning.
- Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes (Frontierland) — manual paddling; closes for lightning/wind.
- Mark Twain Riverboat / Sailing Ship Columbia — close for lightning/wind.
🌧️ May Operate in Light Rain (Close for Lightning)
- Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World, Pirates (mostly indoor), Mr. Toad, Snow White, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, Roger Rabbit, Buzz Lightyear, Star Tours, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Rise of the Resistance — all indoor/show buildings.
- Monorail, Railroad, Main Street Vehicles — usually run unless lightning.
Disney California Adventure (DCA) Rain Closures
- Incredicoaster — no glasses allowed; closes for lightning.
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! — glasses must be secured.
- Radiator Springs Racers — outdoor; closes for lightning.
- Grizzly River Run — rapids; closes for lightning.
- Goofy's Sky School — outdoor coaster; closes for lightning.
- Silly Symphony Swings — closes for wind/lightning.
- Golden Zephyr, Jumpin' Jellyfish, The Little Mermaid, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story Midway Mania, Web Slingers — indoor/covered.
Pro Tips
- Check Disneyland App for real-time closures (lightning = instant).
- Bring ponchos (sold in park). Umbrellas OK in queues, not on rides.
- Rain = shorter lines for indoor rides. Embrace it.