Hi Terese! Welcome back to planDisney! Thanks so much for sending us another great question!
Fellow Walt Disney World Fan here! I'm so excited for you that you're planning your first-ever visit to The Happiest Place on Earth! Disneyland is such a special place, and it's very magical to walk through Disneyland Park knowing it was Walt's original dream to create a place for all to enjoy. I just checked the
Daily Events Schedule, and you are correct that
Matterhorn Bobsleds will be closed for refurbishment. Sometimes refurbishments are completed ahead of schedule, but I can't promise this will be the case. I'm sorry. I know this isn't the news you hoped for, but it just means you will have to plan another visit and that is a good thing!
Let's talk about what attractions you can look forward to during your vacation though! You will find many rides that are unique to
Disneyland Park, and even those attractions you have experienced at Walt Disney World will vary at Disneyland. Some of the attractions not to be missed are
Alice in Wonderland,
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride,
Storybook Land Canal Boats,
Indiana Jones Adventure, and
Autopia. I also highly recommend the
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough. Be sure to
download the Disneyland Mobile App before you arrive to easily find these attractions and see their wait times on the map.
If you have more planning questions, please stop by planDisney again. We can't wait for you to be our guest, and we would love to help!
Wishing you magic,
Lisa