It’s an inconvenient fact: every theme park has to occasionally close its rides, shows, and restaurants for maintenance.
Smaller regional parks that are closed each winter can do these refurbishments without affecting Guests. But for year-round theme parks such as those at Walt Disney World, virtually every closure has to be happen while the park is operating.
To minimize unpleasant surprises, Disney publishes its refurbishment schedule as far in advance as possible. They also try to schedule work for less-crowded times when they can.
Here are all of the current and future closures we know about, covering rides, restaurants, hotels, and more. We’ve also included a helpful list of attractions that are most prone to unscheduled closures, as well as some predictions of potential future closures that aren’t yet announced. Remember, every closure listed here is subject to change.
Here are the current and upcoming ride refurbishments (and other closures) at Magic Kingdom theme park.
Temporary Closures & Projects
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | Temporary Closure
- Closed Since: January 6, 2025
- Reopening Date: Sometime in 2026
- More Info: Major maintenance underway, including track replacement and ride vehicle replacement. Disney says “a little bit of new magic” is also being added, including a new opening scene.
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin | Temporary Closure
- Closed Since: August 4, 2025
- Reopening Date: Sometime in 2026
- More Info: Adding a new ride scene, updated ride vehicles, improved laser blasters, new interactive targets, and other enhanced features
Dumbo the Flying Elephant | Playground Queue Closed (Ride Still Open)
- Closed Since: February 24, 2025
- Reopening Date: “Later this year” (2025)
- More Info: Guests normally receive a restaurant-style pager and can enjoy an air-conditioned indoor playground until it’s their turn to ride. That playground is temporarily unavailable, but the ride itself remains open.
Mickey’s PhilharMagic | Temporary Closure
- Closing Date: November 1, 2025
- Reopening Date: Expected later in November 2025, possibly November 23.
- More Info: Closed for routine refurbishment. No official reopening date has been announced, but the ride has operating hours on the calendar for November 23.
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant | Long-Term Closure
- Closed Since: August 5, 2021
- Reopening Date: TBD
- More Info: This long-suffering seasonal quick service restaurant location has a lengthy history of closing for months and even years at a time. There’s no real sign of reopening on the horizon, but you can still experience the open-air venue in another way—thanks to its views of Cinderella Castle, it regularly hosts dessert parties during the nightly fireworks shows
Tortuga Tavern | Long-Term Closure
- Closed Since: June 2024
- Reopening Date: TBD
- More Info: This quick service dining spot in Adventureland is not currently serving Guests. It had temporarily transformed into a merchandise shop while work was underway to add a new Pirate-themed tavern at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride exit. The gift shop has migrated back to its usual spot at the ride exit, but Tortuga Tavern remains shuttered.
Walt Disney World Railroad | Limited Route
- Start Date: July 7, 2025
- End Date: TBD (could take a few years)
- More Info: The railroad is operating in “shuttle mode” due to construction work on the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. Roughly 2/3rds of the track is closed, including Frontierland Station and the route through Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the outdoor dioramas of Native American life along the Rivers of America. Because it cannot complete its “grand circle tour,” the railroad is now shuttling back and forth between the Main Street USA station and the Storybook Circus (Fantasyland) station only.
Permanent Closures
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: June 24, 2024
- More Info: Disney permanently closed this low-key but nostalgic opening day Magic Kingdom attraction to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge. The new McKim’s Mile House lounge opened March 18, 2025
Liberty Belle Riverboat | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: July 7, 2025
- More Info: This slow-moving boat journey was closed to make way for “Piston Peak National Park,” a new part of Frontierland that will include two Cars-themed rides
Rivers of America | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: July 7, 2025
- More Info: This scenic waterway was closed to make way for “Piston Peak National Park,” a new part of Frontierland that will include two Cars-themed rides
Tom Sawyer Island | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: July 7, 2025
- More Info: This explore-at-your-own-pace island was closed to make way for “Piston Peak National Park,” a new part of Frontierland that will include two Cars-themed rides
Here are the current and scheduled closures at EPCOT:
Temporary Closures & Projects
Spaceship Earth | Temporary Closure
- Closed Since: August 25, 2025
- Reopening Date: October 25, 2025
- More Info: The ride inside EPCOT’s flagship icon, Spaceship Earth, is closed for a multi-month refurbishment. The new GEO-82 cocktail lounge inside the building remains open even though the adjacent ride will be closed. This routine refurbishment is not likely to include any of the massive changes that had previously been announced (and haven’t been mentioned since the pandemic).
Permanent Closures
Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors | Permanent Closure Scheduled
- Closing Date: Sometime in spring 2026
- More Info: The American Heritage Gallery regularly houses temporary exhibits of art and artifacts related to American history. The current exhibit, which opened in summer 2024, features more than 60 full-color portraits of military service members and veterans, all painted by Former President George W. Bush. The limited run of the exhibit has already been extended one time and is now expected to end sometime in spring 2026.
Restaurant Marrakesh | Possibly Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: 2020
- More Info: One of the most visually-stunning and culturally-authentic restaurants at EPCOT closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and hasn’t reopened yet. Now, the main sign showing the restaurant’s name has been removed from the building’s exterior as of early September 2025, further leading us to believe it’s gone for good. The building itself sees some occasional use—usually as a lounge space or a “Kidcot Fun Stop”—but it hasn’t actually served food in ages. Even in better days, it struggled to attract diners, so its future is doubtful.
Here are the current and upcoming ride refurbishments and other closures at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Temporary Closures & Projects
Animation Courtyard | Temporary Closure for Retheme
- Closed Since: September 25, 2025
- Reopening Date: Sometime in 2026
- More Info: Large portions of the Animation Courtyard Are closed while the entire area transforms into a new Walt Disney Studios themed land. Walt Disney Presents and The Little Mermaid—a Musical Adventure remain open, but Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Junior Play and Dance! are closed. The revamped Walt Disney Studios land (which is merely one part of the broader Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park—confusing, I know) opens sometime in 2026.
Disney Jr. Play and Dance! | Being Replaced With Updated Show
- Closed Since: September 25, 2025
- Reopening Date: Sometime in 2026
- More Info: This live show, allowing toddlers to play and dance along with their favorite Disney Junior characters, is closed for an extended period of time while the surrounding area is transformed from Animation Courtyard to The Walt Disney Studios. The last day to experience the prior version of the show was September 24, 2025. When it reopens sometime in 2026, the show is expected to be all-new.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster | Temporary Closure For New Muppets Theme
- Closing Date: Sometime in 2026 (exact date TBD)
- Reopening Date: Summer 2026 (exact date TBD)
- More Info: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is being transformed into a Muppets ride, bidding farewell to Aerosmith as the “stars” of the ride. The new version of the ride will still be a roller coaster. It will feature not only the Muppets but also “some of music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival.”
Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie | Temporary Closure
- Closing Date: October 20, 2025
- Reopening Date: Later in 2025 (exact date TBD)
- More Info: No information on the scope or length of the refurbishment has been provided, other than it is “temporary.” The last day to experience prior to the closure is October 19, 2025. We would expect they’ll attempt to reopen it prior to the holiday rush, but that’s merely speculation.
Permanent Closures
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: October 7, 2024
- More Info: The live racing simulator show was replaced by a new Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After live show, which debuted on May 27, 2025.
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: May 10, 2025
- More Info: The Italian Restaurant — a longtime fixture of Hollywood Studios dining and popular spot for the Fantasmic! Dinner Package — is now permanently closed and eventually will be transformed to become part of a new Monsters, Inc. themed land.
Muppet*Vision 3D | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: June 7, 2025
- More Info: This zany 3D film featuring Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, and all the rest, has permanently closed in order to make way for an upcoming Monsters, Inc. themed land. The Muppets will eventually move to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster sometime in 2026. As for Muppet*Vision itself, Disney has said it is looking into ways to preserve portions of this Jim Henson masterpiece, but no details have been announced.
PizzeRizzo | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: June 7, 2025
- More Info: Another casualty of the transformation of the Muppets area into a Monsters, Inc. land is PizzeRizzo. This quirky pizza place, ostensibly founded by Rizzo the Rat, has served its last slice.
Star Wars Launch Bay | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: September 25, 2025
- More Info: This spot, long the place to go for a look at famous Star Wars settings or a meetup with Darth Vader and Chewie, welcomed its last Guests on September 24, 2025. It is now permanently closed to make way for the new Magic of Disney Animation experience (which opens in 2026).
Voyage of the Little Mermaid | Replaced With Updated Show
- Closed Since: March 15, 2020
- More Info: The original Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show closed (along with the rest of Disney World) in March 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. On May 27, 2025 (more than five years after closure of the original show), a new show called The Little Mermaid – a Musical Adventure opened in the same spot.
Here are the current and future closures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
Temporary Closures & Projects
Harambe Market | Temporary Closure & New Menu
- Closing Date: October 20, 2025
- Reopening Date: Early 2026 (exact date TBD, probably on or before February 2, 2026)
- More Info: The temporary closure of this quick service dining spot is expected to allow for back-of-house work to transform the kitchens. With the closure of Restaurantosaurus (see below) in early 2026, Animal Kingdom loses one of its biggest “burgers and nuggets” dining spots—and it’s thought that those menu items will make their way here to Harambe Market, ousting Harambe’s more-international menu in the process. It remains to be seen if the more culturally-authentic menu returns once Restaurantosaurus’s replacement opens, likely sometime in 2027. In the meantime, some of the more popular Harambe Market menu items will take up temporary residence at the nearby Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery.
Kali River Rapids | Temporary Closure
- Closed Since: October 6, 2025
- Reopening Date: Expected sometime in December 2025
- More Info: The drenching river raft ride routinely closes a few months out of the year for an annual refurbishment, though this particular closure breaks the usual pattern—the closure normally happens in the first few months of the year.
Restaurantosaurus | Long-Term Closure for Retheme
- Closing Date: February 2, 2026
- Reopening Date: Perhaps sometime in 2027 (as a completely different restaurant)
- More Info: This quick service restaurant and lounge is located in Dinoland U.S.A. and heavily leans into the dino theme. As all of Dinoland closes on Feburary 2, 2026, this restaurant will close, too. While no details have been officially announced, concept art of the new Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza seems to indicate that the restaurant building itself will survive and will likely be home to a new quick service dining spot with an updated theme. It would be unlikely to reopen anytime before 2027. But we caution that anything beyond the current restaurant’s closure is merely speculation.
Permanent Closures
Dinoland, U.S.A. | Phased Closure Underway; Permanent Closure Scheduled
- Project Start Date: 2020
- Final Closure Date (all remaining rides and facilities closed): February 2, 2026
- Project End Date: Possibly 2027
- More Info: Dinoland, U.S.A. is in the process of being transformed into a Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza area. Portions of the land remain open for now, but many rides and experiences are already closed. But even those remaining holdouts will be closed starting February 2, 2026. Although the Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… And Beyond! stage show is technically considered to be part of Dinoland U.S.A., we have no reason to believe it will be affected by these changes.
Boneyard | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: September 2, 2025
- More Info: This fossil-themed play area welcomed its last budding paleontologists on September 1, 2025. It’s now permanently closed as part of the transformation of Dinoland U.S.A. into Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza.
Dino-Bite Snacks | Permanent Closure Scheduled
- Closing Date: October 20, 2025
- More Info: This snack stand serves its final snacks on October 19, 2005—the next day it will be permanently closed as part of the transformation of Dinoland U.S.A. into Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza.
DINOSAUR | Permanent Closure Scheduled
- Closing Date: February 2, 2026
- More Info: The prehistoric thrill ride welcomes its final riders on February 1, 2026—the next day it will be permanently closed and will eventually be replaced with a new Indiana Jones ride (expected to open in 2027).
Fossil Fun Games | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: January 13, 2025
- More Info: These “carnival midway” type games at Dinoland U.S.A. are now closed as the entire area transforms into Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza.
It’s Tough To Be a Bug | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: March 17, 2025
- More Info: The 4-D theater show inside the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom is no longer in operation. The theater inside the Tree of Life will soon be home to a new show called Zootopia: Better Zoogether! (opening November 2025).
Primeval Whirl | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: 2020
- More Info: This roller coaster never reopened following the pandemic and has since been demolished. The entire Dinoland U.S.A. area is being revamped into a Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza land.
TriceraTop Spin | Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: January 13, 2025
- More Info: This Dumbo-style spinner ride permanently closed as part of the project to turn Dinoland U.S.A. into a new Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza land.
Trilo-Bites | Permanent Closure Scheduled
- Closing Date: October 20, 2025
- More Info: This snack stand serves its final snacks on October 19, 2005—the next day it will be permanently closed as part of the transformation of Dinoland U.S.A. into Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza.
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Select your resort from the list below to see current and scheduled refurbishment projects. Note that some co-located resorts are combined into a single entry.
Here are some other closures around Disney World, such as golf courses, water parks, and locations at Disney Springs.
Temporary Closures & Projects
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (Disney Springs Marketplace) | Long-Term Closure
- Closed Since: 2020
- More Info: This location of the popular Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique remains closed for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, the Magic Kingdom location is open and accepting clients.
Blizzard Beach Water Park | Seasonal Closure
- Closed Since: September 8, 2025
- Reopening Date: TBD, possibly November 2025
- More Info: Each of the Disney water parks usually closes for a few months out of the year to allow for extensive maintenance. To learn more about the Disney water parks’ operational pattern, see Seasonal Closures below.
Disney Skyliner | Temporary Closure (Early 2026)
- Closing Date: January 25, 2026
- Reopening Date: February 1, 2026
- More Info: Disney’s aerial gondola system will be offline for the last week of January 2026 due to routine maintenance. Bus service to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios will be provided for Guests staying at Pop Century, Art of Animation, Riviera, and Caribbean Beach during the closure.
Disney Skyliner | Temporary Closure (Early 2027)
- Closing Date: January 24, 2027
- Reopening Date: January 31, 2027
- More Info: Disney’s aerial gondola system will be offline for the last week of January 2027 due to routine maintenance. Bus service to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios will be provided for Guests staying at Pop Century, Art of Animation, Riviera, and Caribbean Beach during the closure.
Disney Springs Lime Garage | Temporary Closures
- First Closure: January 12, 2026 through February 11, 2026 (reopen February 12)
- Second Closure: February 17, 2026 through March 12, 2026 (reopen March 13)
- More Info: Routine structural maintenance and repairs underway at the “Lime” parking garage. Other parking garages and surface lots remain open.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill | Temporary Closure
- Closed Since: Earlier in 2025
- Reopening Date: Sometime in fall 2025
- More Info: The primary dining location at Disney World’s sports complex is currently closed for refurbishment.
Fantasia Fairways & Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf | Adjusted Operations
- Project Start Date: September 9, 2025
- Project End Date: October 24, 2025
- More Info: The Fantasia Fairways Miniature Golf course is undergoing refurbishment on the dates listed above. Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf will remain open as an alternative, but Guests will be unable to reserve tee times. Mini Golf at Winter Summerland is unaffected by this project.
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park | Seasonal Closure
- Closing Date: TBD, possibly November 2025
- Reopening Date: TBD, possibly March 2026
- More Info: Each of the Disney water parks usually closes for a few months out of the year to allow for extensive maintenance. To learn more about the Disney water parks’ operational pattern, see Seasonal Closures below.
Permanent Closures
Disney Dreams That Soar (Disney Springs) | Limited Run Ended
- Closed Since: September 2, 2024
- More Info: The nighttime drone light show at Disney Springs ended its limited-time Summer 2024 run with no currently-announced plans for its return.
Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise | Possibly Permanently Closed
- Closed Since: 2023/2024
- Reopening Date: Unknown, if ever
- More Info: This unique event—sort of floating fireworks dessert party, hosted on one of the giant ferryboats that normally takes Guests between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation & Ticket Center—has been on hiatus for quite some time now. It was previously listed as “temporarily unavailable” but now seems to have simply disappeared from the Disney World website altogether, leading us to believe it’s gone for good.
Here are the attractions and amenities which regularly close on a somewhat predictable schedule. Even if a particular year’s closure has yet not been officially announced, you’ll want to consider these possibilities as you decide when to go to Disney World.
Disney Skyliner
- Most Likely Timeframe: Mid- to Late- January for a few days
- More Info: The Skyliner aerial gondola system usually closes briefly each year for scheduled preventative maintenance. During the closure, Guests staying at Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, and Riviera Resorts will need to take a bus instead to reach EPCOT or Hollywood Studios.
Disney Resort Hotel Pools
- Most Likely Timeframe: January through March/April
- More Info: Disney regularly schedules downtimes for its resort swimming pools during the slower season and colder months. You might find one or more of the pools at your hotel closed for maintenance during the off-season. Usually at least one pool remains operational, or they might allow you to “pool hop” to a nearby resort.
Disney Starlight (Magic Kingdom)—Limited Performances
- Most Likely Timeframe: August through December
- More Info: The Magic Kingdom’s regular nighttime parade is not performed on nights when a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled (up to four times per week). On those nights, a party-specific nighttime parade is presented instead.
Disney Water Parks—Seasonal Closures
- Most Likely Timeframe: Year-Round Except for Summer
- More Info: Since the pandemic, Disney has mostly operated only one water park at a time. This changed in summer of 2025, when they reopened both parks for the summer rush. If they return to their old habits for the future, Blizzard Beach would operate in the colder months (plus the peak summer period), while Typhoon Lagoon would operate in the warmer months.
Festival of Fantasy (Magic Kingdom)—Alternate Parade Offered
- Most Likely Timeframe: Late December
- More Info: Disney typically gives its normal daytime parade—Festival of Fantasy—a brief hiatus starting a few days before Christmas and running through New Year’s Eve. During this time, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is performed instead.
Happily Ever After (Magic Kingdom)—Alternate Fireworks Offered
- Most Likely Timeframe: July 3 & 4, Select Nights from August through late December
- More Info: The normal Magic Kingdom fireworks show is sometimes replaced with special shows:
- Independence Day fireworks usually happen on both July 3 & 4
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (2-4 nights weekly from early August through mid-December) have special fireworks
- Holiday fireworks are usually offered during Christmas week
- Special New Year’s Eve fireworks are typically shown on both December 30 & 31
Jungle Cruise / Jingle Cruise (Magic Kingdom)
- Most Likely Timeframe: Early November through Early January
- More Info: Jungle Cruise usually offers a seasonal overlay for the holiday season, temporarily becoming the Jingle Cruise. There may be a very brief closure at the beginning and end of the timeframe to swap over decor.
Kali River Rapids (Animal Kingdom)
- Most Likely Timeframe: January through April
- More Info: Disney typically takes advantage of lower winter demand for this soak-’em-all river raft ride by closing it for maintenance. Most years, the closure starts in January and usually ends by early April, if not earlier.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Magic Kingdom)
- Most Likely Timeframe: January
- More Info: Splash Mountain historically closed briefly every January for seasonal maintenance. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is likely to follow the same general pattern thanks to low winter demand for super-soaking rides.
The following are widely considered to be due for a refurbishment or are expected to close to make way for newly-announced projects. Our list below is based on preliminary announcements by Disney and/or educated speculation. Nonetheless, there is no official word on exactly when (or, in some cases, if) these refurbishments will actually occur.
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort — Preliminarily scheduled for a refurbishment project sometime in 2026 (extent of work unclear)
- Frozen Ever After (EPCOT) — Expected to receive updated animatronic figures sometime in early 2026, likely leading to a brief closure as they are installed
- Journey Into Imagination (EPCOT) — Long rumored to be (over)due for a refresh, with a few permit filings occasionally further fueling speculation
- Monsters Inc, Laugh Floor (Magic Kingdom) — With an entire Monsters, Inc. Land being built at Hollywood Studios, it’s natural to speculate that the Monsters attraction at Magic Kingdom could become redundant and be replaced. Further adding to the speculation: the new land at Hollywood Studios promises a new theater show in place of Muppet*Vision 3D, and an early piece of concept art for the new land showed a Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor billboard on one of the Hollywood Studios buildings. To be clear, nothing has been announced regarding Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe (Magic Kingdom) — Rumored to be potentially re-themed to better match its newer neighbors (Tiana’s Bayou Adventure or the planned Cars rides)
- Reflections of China (EPCOT) — Replacement with new Wondrous China film announced long ago, but no further details or ETA released
- Spaceship Earth (EPCOT) — Major refurbishment announced but postponed indefinitely
- Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa — Preliminarily scheduled for a refurbishment project sometime in 2025 (extent of work unclear)
- Tomorrowland Speedway (Magic Kingdom) — Could the gas-powered cars eventually be replaced with alternative fuel vehicles? Disneyland (California) is doing so by late 2026.
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress (Magic Kingdom) — Will likely experience a temporary closure at some point so Disney can add a newly-announced Audio-Animatronic figure of Walt Disney to the opening scene.
- Additional Unspecified Closures (Magic Kingdom) — The park is undergoing its largest expansion in history (a new Villains Land “beyond Big Thunder Mountain” and a new Cars-themed area in Frontierland), so add1itional closures might be necessary to accommodate construction.
For more info on future theme park enhancements, check out our What’s New at Disney World article. That page also includes a sneak peak at even more future rides coming to Disney World!
Thanks to Florida’s notoriously unpredictable weather, many Disney rides and attractions regularly experience temporary downtime that may last from a few minutes to several hours at a time.
Magic Kingdom is typically the hardest-hit park for weather-related closures thanks to its large number of outdoor rides. EPCOT is probably the best park to visit on a rainy day, as virtually every ride, attraction, restaurant, and shop is within the park’s enclosed pavilion buildings.
Lightning is usually the primary reason for closures, though rain, wind, or cold temperatures can also contribute in some cases. Here are some of the rides and attractions which are the most prone to temporary weather-related closures:
Magic Kingdom
- Astro Orbiter
- Barnstormer
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade (Mini-Parade)
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Festival of Fantasy (Parade)
- Happily Ever After (Fireworks)
- Jungle Cruise
- Mad Tea Party
- Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire (Show)
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover
- Walt Disney World Railroad
EPCOT
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
- Luminous – The Symphony of Us (Fireworks)
- Test Track
Hollywood Studios
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage (Show)
- Fantasmic! (Show)
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! (Show)
- Slinky Dog Dash
Animal Kingdom
- Expedition Everest
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safaris (closes for lightning but not necessarily for rain)
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
- TriceraTop Spin
- Wildlife Express Train
Elsewhere
- Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight (Disney Springs)
- Disney Monorail
- Disney Skyliner
- Disney Watercraft Transportation (Ferryboats, Friendships, Resort Launches, Water Taxis, etc)
- Disney Water Parks (Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon)
- Golf Courses
- Miniature Golf Courses
- Resort Hotel Pools
But don’t fret if stormy weather is in the forecast for your vacation — there are still plenty of indoor rides to escape the rain. Of course, if there’s an actual hurricane or tropical storm, the entire theme park could shut down for a day or two.
What Rides Will Be Closed During my Disney World Trip?
Attraction closures are always subject to change, so it can be hard to predict in advance. Our list on this page shows all of the scheduled ride closures we’re currently aware of, along with a few that we think might be coming.
But there’s more to consider than just rides—weather, pricing, special events, and crowd levels can also impact your experience. Visit our monthly overview pages for more info:
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Final Thoughts on Disney World Ride Closures
It can certainly be disappointing to discover a ride you’ve been looking forward to is closed during your visit. While refurbishments and closures can always pop up unexpectedly, Disney does try to announce them as far as possible in advance.
We hope our list here helps you know what to expect during your visit. Although Refurbishments can put a damper on your vacation, it’s comforting to know that Disney puts the necessary emphasis on safety and show quality.
Here’s hoping you find the refurbishment calendar blissfully empty during your trip!
What date will all refurbished be done in Disney world parks and resorts
Hi Debra. Refurbishments across Disney World are never really complete — there’s almost always at least one or two projects underway, either building something completely new or repairing/updating existing rides. Many of the *major* new additions (new lands and brand new rides) that have been announced so far will be open sometime between 2027 and probably 2029. But smaller refurbishments/updates to existing rides will come and go along the way.