Some posts may contain affiliate links which means our team could earn money if you purchase products from our site.
King Arthur Carrousel & Frontierland Shootin’ Expo Temporarily Close
If you are planning a trip to Disneyland Park soon, you’ll want to take note of two temporary attraction closures. Both the historic King Arthur Carrousel in Fantasyland and the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition have officially closed their gates to guests to undergo scheduled refurbishments.
Related – Anaheim Resident Ticket Discount: 1-Day Passes from $71
Here is what things look like on the ground and when you can expect these classics to return:
Over in Fantasyland, beige construction walls adorned with medieval-style pennants have completely surrounded the canopy of King Arthur Carrousel, blocking off both the entrance and exit. A royal decree posted on the walls reads:
“A Proclamation. Hear ye, Hear ye! All who come to this place shall… Pardon our Pixie Dust. By Decree of The Royal Court.”
If you’re looking to snap a photo trying to pull the sword from the stone, don’t worry! The Sword in the Stone monument directly in front of the carrousel remains accessible to guests. In fact, the themed pennants on the construction walls make for a rather fitting royal backdrop for your photos.
As one of Disneyland’s original opening-day landmarks, King Arthur Carrousel actually dates back to 1922 when it operated at Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto before Walt Disney purchased and relocated it for Disneyland’s 1955 opening.
According to Disneyland’s operating calendar, the carrousel is currently scheduled to welcome riders back on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Meanwhile, over in Frontierland, the popular shooting gallery is also out of commission. Wooden fence-style construction walls have been erected around the attraction, with scaffolding and beige scrim covering the structure behind them.
Signs posted for passing cowboys and cowgirls state:
“Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition is out of ammo. Please visit other locations while we resupply.”
Unlike the carrousel, Disney has not yet announced an official reopening date for the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition. However, West Coast fans can take comfort in knowing this is a temporary closure for standard maintenance—unlike its Walt Disney World counterpart, which closed permanently back in 2024.
Are either of these classic spots a must-visit for your family on a Disneyland day? Contact our partners at Get Away Today to book your next Disneyland vacation!
Let our friends at Get Away Today help you book your next Disney or Universal Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.
For the BEST in Disney, Universal, Dollywood, and SeaWorld Theme Park News, Entertainment, Merchandise & More follow us on, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube.
