Do you want the good news or the bad news first? OK, let's go with the bad news. Disneyland will be closing some rides [1] beginning Jan. 11 as the park preps for the new Star Wars lands. The attractions and shows that will be temporarily closing include:

• The Disneyland Railroad, including all stations
• Fantasmic!
• Mark Twain Riverboat and Sailing Ship Columbia
• Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
• Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes

The experiences that will be permanently closing include:

• Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue
• Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm
• Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree

The good news? Star Wars land [2]!!!