All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disneyland during December of 2016 and 2018

December 2016

Jan. 10 - Jul. 29Frontierland : Disneyland ParkRivers of America Attractions Disneyland Railroad and most Rivers of America attractions (including Fantasmic!) are closed temporarily to make room for the construction of the new Star Wars land. Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island has re-opened. Fantasmic! opens on July 17. Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia and Disneyland Railroad reopen on July 29.
Sep. 11 - Sep. 15Paradise Pier Hotel : HotelsParadise Pool and Spa Closed for refurbishment
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2016/09/new_merriment_coming_to_the_di.html - Jan. 08Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortHolidays at the Disneyland Resort Festive decorations resort-wide, including Christmas trees and gingerbread houses. Holiday parade and fireworks show in Disneyland, and the new World of Color - Winter Dreams and Festival of Holidays celebration in Disney California Adventure. Holiday themed versions of Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, and "it's a small world". Special treats and menu items in both theme parks. Meet and Greet opportunities with holiday costumed characters and Santa Claus. Ice skating rink in Downtown Disney.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortFestival of Holidays Celebrate holidays around the world from November 10, 2017-January 7, 2018. Daily activities around Disney California Adventure include festival themed food and beverage booths, performances by guest musical groups, and the returning Viva Navidad! celebration.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureWorld of Color - Season of Light This new World of Color show celebrates the season with holiday music and memorable moments from Disney animated movies.
Nov. 11 - Jan. 01Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortPaint the Night Parade The Paint the Night Parade will return to Disneyland on select nights during the holiday season. Performance dates are currently on the Disneyland calendar are November 18-27, December 2-4, December 9-11. It's expected that the parade will run daily from December 16-January 1.
Dec. 03 - Dec. 04Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland ParkCandlelight Processional The Christmas story told in music and readings from the Bible. Featuring a mass choir, full orchestra, and guest narrator, performed from the Main Street Train Station. Performance times and narrators are TBD.

December 2018

Aug. 2015 - May. 31Disneyland Park : Disneyland ResortStar Wars: Galaxy's Edge The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO opens at Disneyland on May 31.
Mar. 02 - Opening April, 2019.Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureKing Triton's Carousel Closed for re-theming to Jessie's Critter Carousel as part of the Pixar Pier transformation. Jessie's Critter Carousel is cheduled to open in April, 2019.
Mar. 19 - Opening 2020a bug's land : Disney California AdventureIt's Tough to be a Bug Closed March 19, 2018, to be replaced by the new Marvel Super Heroes area, opening in 2020.
Mar. 20 - Opening 2020a bug's land : Disney California AdventureMarvel Super Heroes-Themed Land The Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe. This new land, opening in 2020, will be anchored by the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, in the adjacent space that is currently occupied by "a bug's land." "It's Tough to Be a Bug" closed March 19; the rest of the land will close September 5.
Apr. 13 - Feb. 21Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureWorld of Color Closed since 2018 due to undisclosed problems.
May. 30 - No details availableDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyDowntown Disney West End Closures The following Downtown Disney locations closed in preparation for the construction of a proposed new hotel which has since been canceled. No details on what might be going into the now available retail spaces.
 
AMC Theaters
ESPN Zone
Rainforest Cafe
Sep. 04 - January, 2019Disneyland Hotel : HotelsTangaroa Terrace Closed for refurbishment and upgrades. Select menu offerings will be available at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar and The Coffee House during this time.
Sep. 05 - Permanent Closurea bug's land : Disney California AdventureBug's Land Closure "A bug's land", including Flik's Fun Fair, will be closing permanently starting September 5. The area will be re-imagined as Marvel Super Heroes land, opening in 2020.
Nov. 09 - Jan. 06Resort Wide : Disneyland ResortHolidays at Disneyland The holiday season at the Disneyland Resort will be celebrated from November 9, 2018 through January 6, 2019.