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Disneyland to Close Pirates of the Caribbean and Blue Bayou for May Refurbishment

The work targets scene-level audio, structural, mechanical upgrades documented in public permits.

Overview

  • Disneyland confirmed that Pirates of the Caribbean and the Blue Bayou Restaurant will be unavailable starting May 4, 2026 for refurbishment.
  • Blue Bayou has a tentative late May return, while Disneyland has not announced a reopening date for Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • Permit filings reported by Theme Park IQ detail new service ladders in Scene 7, rockwork plus new projectors and speakers in Scene 11, and cabinetry replacement near Scene 17.
  • The same filings list a raised grated platform with new access steps over conduit plus broader electrical and mechanical upgrades across the attraction.
  • Both venues opened in 1967 in New Orleans Square, with Pirates counted among the last attractions overseen by Walt Disney and Blue Bayou remaining a high-demand, reservation-only dining spot.