ABC Special Filming to Take Place at Disneyland California

A Diamond Celebration special will be filming in Disneyland Park from January 12 to January 15 to air on ABC in February. For this reason, several areas of the park will be impacted throughout the week due to the modified entertainment schedules and the installation of temporary filming equipment. The majority of the areas that will close to Guests during that time are located in Main Street U.S.A. and Fantasyland. Continue reading for additional information.

Tuesday, January 12

Disneyland Park Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Early entry at 09:00 a.m.)

Filming on Main Street, U.S.A.:  7:45 – 11:00 p.m.

• Areas of Town Square restricted to Guests.
• Horse Drawn Street Cars are closed all day.
• Opera House closes early.
• Mickey’s Soundsational Parade (traveling northbound) will perform at 3:00 p.m..
• Fantasyland locations in the castle courtyard will close early beginning at 5:00 p.m. and will not reopen due to additional fireworks during filming.
• Mickey’s Toontown closes at 5:00 p.m.
• Disneyland Forever fireworks at 6:00 p.m.
• Paint the Night parade will not be presented.

Wednesday, January 13

Disneyland Park Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

• The stage and ramp at the castle will block access through the castle and to the castle forecourt.
• Mickey’s Soundsational Parade (traveling northbound) will perform at 3:00 p.m.
• Fantasyland locations in the castle courtyard will close at 5:00 p.m. for Disneyland Forever.
• Mickey’s Toontown closes at 5:00 p.m.
• Disneyland Forever fireworks at 6:00 p.m.
• Paint the Night parade will not be presented.

Thursday, January 14

Disneyland Park Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Early entry at 09:00 a.m.)

• The stage and ramp at the castle will block access through the castle and to the castle forecourt.
• The north spoke of the Central Plaza will be blocked off to Guests.
• Horse Drawn Street cars closed are all day.

Friday, January 15

Disneyland Park Hours: 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Filming at Sleeping Beauty Castle:  8:00 - 10 p.m.

• Areas from the north spoke of the Central Plaza to the castle are blocked.
• Horse Drawn Street Cars and Main Street Vehicles are closed all day.
• Fantasy Faire, including the Royal Theatre, will close early at 5:00 p.m. (last show is at 4:15 p.m.).
• Mickey’s Soundsational Parade (traveling northbound) will perform at 3:00 p.m.
• Locations in Fantasyland will close at 5:00 p.m. and will not reopen due to additional fireworks.
• Mickey’s Toontown closes at 5:00 p.m.
• Disneyland Forever fireworks at 6:30 p.m.
• The Disneyland Monorail will be closed due to fireworks beginning at 6:00 p.m. and could remain closed as late as 9:30 p.m.
• Paint the Night parade will be performed at 5:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.

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