Guests visiting Disneyland this summer will soon lose the chance to ride one of the park’s most iconic attractions, as Matterhorn Bobsleds is scheduled to close for refurbishment. The classic alpine adventure will temporarily shut down beginning 20th July 2026, with the final day to experience the attraction currently set for 19th July. A reopening date has not yet been announced.

The Matterhorn Bobsleds takes guests on a high-speed journey through a snow-covered mountain, where riders navigate icy caves and encounter the legendary Abominable Snowman. The attraction remains one of Disneyland’s most recognisable landmarks and is unique among Disney parks, as it has not been recreated at another resort.

Opened on 14th June 1959, the Matterhorn was inspired by Walt Disney’s interest in the real Swiss mountain after filming the 1959 live-action film Third Man on the Mountain. What began as a simple idea for a snowy hill at Disneyland grew into the towering 147-foot mountain guests know today.

The ride holds a special place in theme park history as Disneyland’s first roller-coaster-style attraction and the world’s first tubular steel coaster. The attraction features two separate tracks, with one side located near Fantasyland and the other near Tomorrowland, offering slightly different experiences depending on the route guests choose.

This will not be the first recent refurbishment for the Matterhorn. The attraction previously closed in May 2025 for a multi-month refurbishment before reopening later that summer. While Disney has not revealed details about the upcoming work, refurbishments are a regular part of maintaining older attractions and keeping them operating for future guests.

For visitors planning a Disneyland trip this summer, the closure means checking the latest refurbishment calendar before arriving will be especially important. Fans hoping to ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds before the shutdown will need to visit before 20th July, while those arriving afterward will have to wait for Disney to announce its return.

Although the closure may disappoint some guests, the temporary downtime allows Disneyland to preserve one of its most historic attractions and ensure that the Matterhorn continues to be part of the park’s skyline for years to come.