Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California conceived by Walt Disney. This is a list of attractions – rides, shows, shops and parades – that have appeared at the park but have permanently closed. Character meets and atmosphere entertainment (e.g., roving musicians) are not listed. Also not listed are permanently closed attractions from Disney California Adventure.
Main Street, USA
Hollywood-Maxwell's Intimate Apparel Shop (1955–1956): Featuring the "Wizard of Bras" Maxwell House Coffee House (1955–1957) Main Street Shooting Gallery (1955–1962): A shooting gallery themed to the 1920s Main Street Flower Market (1955–1977): A large display of plastic flowers: "The world's finest natural flowers not grown by nature" Disneyland Branch of Bank of America (1955–1993): A Bank of America with three ATMs to use Story Book Shop (1955–1995): A book shop operated by Western Publishing Babes in Toyland Exhibit (1961–1963): Utilizing the sets from Disney's 1961 film Babes in Toyland, this walk-through attraction occupied the Opera House near the park's entrance. Legacy of Walt Disney (1901-1966): A museum showing exhibits on how Walt Disney changed the world Disneyland Presents a Preview of Coming Attractions (1973–1989): A preview center for up-coming attractions Bank of Main Street U.S.A. (1993–2005) Annual Passholder Center (2005–2009)
Main Street Opera House shows The Main Street Opera House has housed the following shows: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (1965–1973): Theater presentation featuring an Audio-Animatronics figure of Abraham Lincoln, a replica of a similar attraction at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Elements of the original show were incorporated into later versions of the attraction from 1975 to 2004 and from 2009–2024. The Walt Disney Story (1973–1975): Biographical film about Walt Disney, which originally appeared at Walt Disney World in 1972. The Walt Disney Story featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (1975–2004): A combination of the two previous shows. Disneyland had been criticized for replacing the Lincoln tribute with a tribute to Walt Disney, and combined elements of the two shows in response. From 2001 to 2004 the Disney tribute was removed, and the entire show was given more of a focus on the American Civil War. Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years (2005–2009): An exhibition on the history of Disneyland, including a film narrated by Steve Martin.
Adventureland
Tahitian Terrace (1962–1993): Dinner show with various Polynesian entertainment. Replaced by: Aladdin's Oasis (1993–1995, 1997–2008): Dinner show based on Disney Animation's 1992 film Aladdin. The dinner show ended in 1995 and the stage show was brought back in 1997–2008. Big Game Safari Shooting Gallery (1962–1982): A jungle-themed shooting gallery with images of wild animals as the targets. Swiss Family Treehouse (1962–1999): A Treehouse walk-through attraction based on the 1960 film Swiss Family Robinson. Rethemed as Tarzan's Treehouse in 1999. Tarzan's Treehouse (1999–2021): A Treehouse walk-through attraction based on Disney Animation's 1999 film, Tarzan. Rethemed to Adventureland Treehouse in 2023.
New Orleans Square
The Disney Gallery (1987–2007): A gallery of Disney-related art. The Disney Gallery was the only area listed on Disneyland maps as both an attraction and a retail location. The Gallery sometimes featured preliminary artwork and sketches from certain attractions or movies, sometimes (as in the 100 Mickeys exhibit) the displayed art was associated only with Disney and not with any specific attraction, film, or event. Often, prints from the exhibit were available for purchase via the print-on-demand system, and the Gallery always featured items such as books about Disney artwork. The Gallery used to sell prints of the ride posters featured in the tunnels leading to and from Main Street. The former gallery was replaced by the Disneyland Dream Suite. In October 2009 the gallery re-opened, but now it resides on Main Street, U.S.A. Disneyland Dream Suite (2008–2014): A 2,200-square-foot (200 m2) luxury apartment. It was created as part of the "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion that ran from October 1, 2006, through December 31, 2008.
Frontierland
Golden Horseshoe Revue (1955–1986): A musical comedy show featuring Sluefoot-Sue (Betty Taylor), an Irish Tenor (Fulton Burley) and a traveling Salesman (Wally Boag) along with Can-Can girls. An extremely popular show, it ran in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon nearly unchanged for about three decades. Golden Horseshoe Jamboree (1986–1994): An Old West show featuring singing, dancing, joke-telling, banjo playing, and general fun and rowdiness, starring Miss Lilly, Sam the Bartender and a gang of cowpunchers. Golden Horseshoe Variety Show (1986–2003): A variety show featuring comedian/musician Dana Daniels and Luigi, his psychic parrot. This shared the Golden Horseshoe Saloon with Billy Hill and the Hillbillies. All-New Woody's Roundup (1999–2000): A live-action show featuring characters from Pixar's 1999 film Toy Story 2. Billy Hill and the Hillbillies (1994–2014): A live-action show featuring singing and comedy. In 2012 the musical/variety group moved to Big Thunder Ranch until their show was retired in early 2014. Afterward, they were hired by Knott's Berry Farm as Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies. Davy Crockett Museum (1955–1956): Mostly given over to retail space, with a few exhibits detailing scenes from the television series of the same name. Pack Mules (1955–1956): Real mules which were ridden in a line to view simulated frontierlands and deserts. After renovations and upgrades, the ride was renamed: Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules (1956–1959) Pack Mules Through Nature's Wonderland (1960–1973); in 1979, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Big Thunder Ranch replaced Nature's Wonderland. Stage Coach (1955–1956): A real stagecoach drawn by real horses. After new scenic landscaping, it became Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches (1956–1960). Conestoga Wagons (1955–1960): A real Conestoga wagon drawn by real animals. Rainbow Caverns Mine Train (1956–1959): A narrow gauge mine train attraction through the new Living Desert. After the scenery was again redone in 1960, it was also upgraded and became: Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland (1960–1977): The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction replaced this sedate train ride with a roller coaster version due to the fact that attendance had dropped for the original mine train ride and there was a need for more thrill rides at Disneyland. The only element that remained in place from its scenic vistas was the waterfall tumbling from Cascade Peak into the Rivers of America, visible from various boat rides around the Rivers. The structure that formed Cascade Peak and its waterfalls was demolished in 1998 after it was found to be suffering structurally from the decades of water that had flowed over it. One of the four locomotives and two cars from the ride remained on a stretch of track where Cascade peak once stood, as a staged wreck scene. The train, however, was removed in early 2010 during the Rivers of America refurbishment. Mineral Hall (1956–1963): Mineral Hall was a shop located next door to the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train/Mine Train through Nature's Wonderland ride. Operated by Ultra-Violet Products, the Mineral Hall featured a free exhibit, which included a mineral display lit by black-light. The shop also sold related gifts and mineral samples. Selling anywhere between 10 and 50 cents, the Disneyland-themed mineral samples were labeled "Walt Disney's Mineral Land – Rocks & Minerals". Indian War Canoes (1956–1971): Now Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes, and part of Bayou Country. Huckleberry Finn's Fishing Pier (1956–1965): located on Tom Sawyer Island, guests were able to rent fishing poles and fish for real Catfish, Bluegill, River Perch and Trout at Catfish Cove. The fish were held in a hidden underwater net pen, and guests could have park staff clean any fish they caught and store them in a refrigerator until they were ready to leave the park. The "take-home" option was discontinued just weeks after the attraction opened, as many guests chose not to have their fish cleaned and refrigerated, instead taking them into the park and on rides in the special "fish totes" provided by staff for use in carrying cleaned and chilled fish home. Many of these guests ended up abandoning their catch in bushes, trash cans, lockers, etc. Guests continued to be able to practice catch-and-release fishing for some time afterwards, until the attraction was eventually scrapped altogether. The raised stage used for the Fantasmic! show now occupies the space above where the fish pen was once submerged.
Indian Village (1955–1971): Originally in Frontierland, it moved to the other side of the Rivers of America in 1956. "The Indian Village featured authentic dwellings, craft demonstrations, ceremonial dances, and the Indian War Canoes attraction." Now part of Bayou Country. Big Thunder Ranch (1986–2016): A Western-themed casual area for seeing shows, viewing Disneyland's horses on their breaks and days off, and dining at Big Thunder Barbecue which served ribs, chicken, potatoes, beans, and such. The Barbecue remained open for a few more years after the Ranch area became the Festival of Fools stage for The Hunchback of Notre Dame show. Up until its closing, the area was used for special events, a Petting Zoo, and seasonal attractions. It closed in early 2016 for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Mike Fink Keel Boats (1956–1994, 1996–1997): Shut down due to an accident in 1997 when the Gullywhumper boat began rocking side-to-side on a trip on the Rivers of America and capsized. The attraction never returned. The Gullywhumpers sister boat, the Bertha Mae, was sold on Disney's auctions site. In 2003, the Gullywhumper returned to the Rivers of America as a prop and is moored on Tom Sawyer Island, where it is visible from the Mark Twain Riverboat, the Sailing Ship Columbia, and the Explorer Canoes. Little Patch of Heaven Petting Farm (2004–2005): Petting zoo located at Big Thunder Ranch to promote Disney Animation's 2004 film Home on the Range.
Bayou Country
Bear Country opened in 1972. It was renamed Critter Country in 1988, and in 2024 it was renamed Bayou Country. Country Bear Jamboree (1972–1986): An Audio-Animatronics show featuring traditional American folk songs sung by a variety of bears and their friends. The content of the show was replaced by Country Bear Vacation Hoedown at the Country Bear Playhouse (1986–2001): Used the same bear figures as Country Bear Jamboree, with new costumes. This is now the site of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The Mile-Long Bar (1972–1988): A snack bar fashioned like an old-west wooden bar with brass footrail and featuring wall-sized mirrors at either end. Later became Brer Bar and is now the site of the expanded Pooh Corner store (formerly Crocodile Mercantile). Teddi Barra's Swinging Arcade (1972–2003): Video arcade, now the site of the expanded Pooh Corner store. Splash Mountain (1989–2023): A log flume ride based on the animated sequences of Disney's 1946 film Song of the South. Was rethemed to Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Fantasyland
Mickey Mouse Club Theater (1955–1964): Walk-in theater continuously showing animated Disney films and shorts, similar to the Main Street Cinema. Renamed Fantasyland Theater (1964–1982); not to be confused with the present-day theater). Now the site of Pinocchio's Daring Journey. Mickey Mouse Club Circus (1955–1956): A circus arts show featuring actual cast members of the Mickey Mouse Club, live animals with Professor George J. Keller's Jungle Killers, Bob-O the Disneyland Clown and the talking equine, The Wonder Horse! Keller's Jungle Killers (1956)