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

January 2016

January 2015 - N/AHollywood Land : Disney California AdventureMuppet*Vision 3D closed indefinitely. The theater has been renamed the Sunset Showcase. From July 1- August 14 the theater will host a preview of Pete's Dragon.
Early 2015 - Mar. 07Cars Land : Disney California AdventureLuigi's Flying Tires Will be replaced by Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters. Scheduled to open 3/7/16.
Feb. 15 - Mar. 15Grizzly Peak : Disney California AdventureGrizzly River Run Closed for refurbishment.
Nov. 16 - TBATomorrowland : Disneyland ParkSeason of the Force Star Wars overlay, featuring Star Wars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, Path of the Jedi, and Star Wars-inspired foods at The Galactic Grill.
Early 2016 - PERMANENT CLOSUREDowntown Disney : Downtown DisneyHouse of Blues Relocating The House of Blues has announced plans to relocate in 2016. Citing a need for expansion, the House of Blues will be moving to GardenWalk Mall of Anaheim. The Downtown Disney location closes on May 31, 2016.
Early 2016 - May 6Adventureland : Disneyland ParkJungle Cruise Reopens May 6 after an extensive refurbishment.
Jan. 04 - May. 01a bug's land : Disney California AdventureIt's Tough to Be a Bug Closed for installation of Jungle Book preview. Preview opens March 18, and will run for an unspecified period of time. The movie opens in theaters on April 15.
Jan. 10 - PERMANENT CLOSUREFrontierland : Disneyland ParkBig Thunder Ranch Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue, Petting Zoo, and Jamboree will close permanently on January 10 to make room for the construction of the new Star Wars land.
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.
Jan. 10 - PERMANENT CLOSUREHollywood Land : Disney California AdventureAladdin "Disney's Aladdin -- A Musical Spectacular" closed on January 10, 2016, after nearly 14,000 shows since its debut in January 2003. The story of "Frozen" will take Aladdin's place in an all-new theatrical production opening May 27,2016 at the Hyperion Theater.
Jan. 11 - May. 06Adventureland : Disneyland ParkJungle Cruise Removal of holiday overlay and refurbishment.
Jan. 11 - Jan. 22New Orleans Square : Disneyland ParkHaunted Mansion Removal of holiday overlay.
Jan. 11 - Apr. 29Tomorrowland : Disneyland ParkAutopia Refurbishment.
Jan. 19 - Feb. 01Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureWorld of Color
Jan. 19 - Feb. 09Disneyland Hotel : HotelsGoofy's Kitchen Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel closes for refurbishment on January 19. During this time the characters will move to PCH Grill at the Paradise Pier Hotel for the "Beach Side Bonfire Dinner Buffet with Mickey and Friends" through February 9.
Jan. 25 - Feb. 04Fantasyland : Disneyland Park"it's a small world" Removal of holiday overlay.

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.