Overview
- Disneyland confirmed both the Pirates boat ride and the Blue Bayou Restaurant will shut for refurbishment starting May 4, with Blue Bayou tentatively returning in late May and no reopening date set for the ride.
- Disney warns Blue Bayou will run a modified service during the project, with blocked lagoon views and construction noise affecting the dining room inside the attraction building.
- Public permits reviewed by Theme Park IQ point to substantive ride work that includes new service ladders, scene rockwork and audio‑visual upgrades, cabinetry replacement, a grated access platform with steps, and electrical and mechanical improvements.
- The Disneyland Monorail will be out of service for renovations beginning March 30 with no return date announced, adding another outage that could lengthen walks and crowd other transport options.
- Pirates and Blue Bayou debuted in 1967 during the Walt Disney era, which raises the stakes for preserving show scenes and aging systems even as crews modernize backstage access and safety features.