Hiya, Kim, and welcome to planDisney!
When a January visit is on the calendar and a favorite like
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! is part of the plan, it makes perfect sense to want the latest scoop—especially with so many exciting changes on the horizon at
Disney California Adventure Park.
As of right now, there has been no official closure date announced for the attraction. Earlier this year, Disney did share
exciting news during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that a brand-new land inspired by the world of Avatar will be coming to California Adventure in the future. While that announcement understandably sparked lots of excitement—and a few big questions—there has been no definitive date released just yet that impacts the current operation of the Monsters, Inc. attraction aside from the early 2026 closure noted in the announcement.
With your visit planned for the first week of January, I’d think you should be in great shape to experience a ride with Mike and Sulley. Of course, as with all attractions, availability is always subject to change due to refurbishments or unexpected closures, so I always recommend checking the
Disneyland mobile app as your trip gets closer for the most up-to-date information.
And I’ll be honest, Kim—I’m definitely going to be a little sad to see Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! go whenever that day eventually comes. It’s such a classic! The good news is that beloved Monsters, Inc. characters have been known to pop up around the park—especially over in
Pixar Pier—and I’d fully expect those playful encounters to continue bringing smiles for a long time to come. And at the same time, knowing what Disney is capable of, I just know the new Avatar-themed land is going to be absolutely incredible and something really special for the future of the park.
Kim, I hope this helps put your planning mind at ease! If you’d like help building out your Disney California Adventure Park plans, finding the best time of day to ride, or pairing Monsters, Inc. with nearby favorites, we’d be happy to help anytime. Please don’t hesitate to come back and see your pals here at planDisney!
Wishing you a scream-canister-full of fun!
Cody