Come and experience new magic at Disneyland Resort Mickey’s Toontown with a sneak peek on what to expect when the land reopens soon. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened on January 27, 2023 with the rest of the land to follow on March 19, 2023 (formerly March 8th but has been moved).
Mickey’s Toontown was first introduced to us in 1993 when it became an official land in Disneyland Park. In 2023 (almost exactly 30 years later!) we’ll see a reimagined space and plenty of ways to interact with our favorite pals at Disneyland Resort. Keep reading for more details.
We first saw Mickey’s Toontown in 1993, but legend says its roots go back to 1928. This was when Mickey Mouse was looking for a space away from the hustle of Hollywood. He found the perfect home in a quiet Toon suburb where he was soon joined by his best pals.
For decades this secluded suburb was kept a secret from all visitors to Disneyland Resort. But in 1990, the pals all decided that they wanted to open the gates to non-Toon guests. Disneyland guests have been enjoying the fun, the gags, the laughs and the thrills ever since.
Mickey’s Toontown Attractions
Mickey’s Toontown quickly became a hang out for families and little ones with popular attractions and play spaces. See how you can ride all your favorites with our Disneyland Plan ride guide.
When Mickey’s Toontown closed for its new look on last spring (exact closure date was March 9, 2022) it reimagined the space to bring more wacky fun with attractions and elements we’ve never seen until now.
Chip ‘n Dale Treehouse
Will this attraction be in the newly reimagined land? My guess, this goes. This attraction is absent from any official Disney commentary.
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster
For those wanting to get a little “nutty,” you can head over to Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, where Mickey’s Toontown’s favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town’s tiniest citizens.
This attraction was formerly called “Gadget’s Go Coaster”, it’s the same coaster, same track with a new name and fresh look.
Donald’s Boat
Disneyland officially announced this attraction will open and be “reimagined in new and exciting ways.” We now know from D23 Expo in 2022 that Donald’s Boat has taken on some water! But don’t worry—it’s all in good fun!
The surrounding are of Donald’s Boat has been revamped into a splash and water play area for kids of all ages and abilities.
Disney Parks Blog says, “Imagine larger-than-life spinning water lilies, balance beams and rocking toys at Donald’s Duck Pond that will help little ones get the wiggles out. Kids will definitely love making a splash in this space! You also can look into the boat through the portholes to witness bubbles of fun inside the flooded vessel and interact with some familiar ducklings including Huey, Dewey, Louie and Webby.”
This are will give much needed space to roam and cool down in a secluded back area of Disneyland Park!
Goofy’s Playhouse
Disneyland officially announced this attraction will open in March 2023 but will be “reimagined in new and exciting ways.”
The outside of Goofy’s looks much the same but it’s the inside that will hold sweet and silly tricks and treats at every turn. In addition, a fantastic play space has been added to the area next to Goofy’s.
Disney Parks Blog has also given us a deeper dive into Goofy’s House and Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard:
When you step inside Goofy’s House, you’ll find a fun, interactive candy-making contraption that only Goofy could imagine! The confectionery contraption begins high outside of Goofy’s home, as drips of honey fall from a beehive onto a chute that slides the colorful drops around and down into the home. From there, junior candymakers will help Goofy make the candy, and the silly sounds of household appliances will combine to make a truly Goofy symphony.
Mickey’s House
Disneyland officially announced this attraction will stay! Mickey’s house is a staple and highlight of Mickey’s Toontown.
This self guided tour through Mickey’s House is always full of fun and nostalgia. It also allows guests to meet with Mickey at the end of their house tour, as long as he’s home!
Minnie’s House
Disneyland officially announced this attraction will stay! Along with Mickey’s house, Minnie’s place is always busy and a beautiful part of Toontown.
I love her pink house and the outdoor meet and greet with the tea party set up. Take a self-guided tour through her home and you might even meet Minnie in her garden afterwards!
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
Disneyland officially announced this attraction will stay! Board Lenny the Cab and spin through the streets and alleys of Toontown as you follow the adventures of Roger Rabbit.
I would have been okay if this one didn’t return. I enjoy the attraction but it seems more random and out of place as time goes on.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
The new headlining attraction for Mickey’s Toontown has been in the works for quite some time and has already opened at Walt Disney World. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is now open. Learn HOW TO RIDE Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway here.
This new ride features none other than Mickey Mouse and friends. It has been open at Walt Disney World for a while now and we can’t wait to see it become the headlining attraction of the reimagined land.
CenTOONial Park
This new area will greet families as they enter Mickey’s Toontown, with the promise of more green space and grass to play on and relax.
CenTOONial Park will feature interactive play experiences including a fountain and splash pad area. The area also lights up at night which. might mean we’ll get longer hours for this area of the park that typically opens late and closes early.
Walt’s Dreaming Tree
Disney Park’s Blog shares another feature of CenTOONial Park, “A nearby dreaming tree will be inspired by the tree a young Walt Disney would daydream under in his hometown. Sculpted tree roots will provide an opportunity for children to play, crawl and explore, and undulating topography will offer rolling hills and a place to sit and dream.”
Food & Dining in Toontown
Mickey’s Toontown is now turning into a dining destination of its own. This area will now feature family favorites and fresh eats.
It’s fantastic to see a whole refresh of the menus and dining areas in this land with its reopening.
Cafe Daisy
The new dining area of Mickey’s Toontown is has been refreshed and revived in many ways! Cafe Daisy will be serving all-beef hot dogs, cheesy pizzas and wholesome garden wraps.
Check out Daisy’s Diner full menu here. And good news for those who love mobile order, because Cafe Daisy does accept mobile order.
Toontown Farmers Market at Good Boy! Grocers
In our new land, Pluto is serving up fresh eats, drinks and treats at this roadside stand. This Toontown Farmers Market offers grab-and-go drinks and treats, plus a picnic basket you can take to go. See the full menu here.
Toontown Characters & More
You’d think we would be done by now, but there is still more to explore inside Mickey’s Toontown. One popular thing to do inside this little town is to meet your favorite Disney characters.
There are quite a few Disney favorites you can meet. Shop all your favorite Mickey Mouse merchandise here before you go.
I’ve spotted:
- Mickey Mouse in his tux, in his Steamboat Willie look and in his Sorcerer’s ensemble.
- Minnie Mouse
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Chip ‘n Dale
We also have some new shopping options in the land! You can enter EngineEar Souvenirs from Mickey’s Toontown or you’ll walk right it as you exit Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
What more can we expect from Mickey’s Toontown when it reopens in 2023? So much more and I can’t wait to share it all with you right here at The Happiest Blog on Earth.
Any guess when in March this will close? We had planned a trip from Michigan to Disneyland just to see toontown for my daugther in March 2020 but clearly had to postpone due to covid. Trying to replay our trip which would be spring break but don’t want to schedule if it will be closed!
I don’t have any guesses for that, I am so sorry this has come at the same time as your trip. I’ll definitely keep this article updated.