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.
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