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.

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What’s Closed at Magic Kingdom?

Here are the current and upcoming ride refurbishments (and other closures) at Magic Kingdom theme park.

Current 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.

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.

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

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.

Scheduled Closures & Projects

None Currently Scheduled, but…

  • Major expansion projects are underway in the park, which could lead to more closures
  • Be sure to check the Seasonal Closures and Possible Future Closures sections of this page for additional potential Magic Kingdom refurbishments which are not yet actually scheduled

What’s Closed at EPCOT?

Here are the current and scheduled closures at EPCOT:

Current Closures & Projects

Restaurant Marrakesh | Long-Term Closure

  • Closed Since: 2020
  • Reopening Date: TBD
  • More Info: One of the most visually-stunning and culturally-authentic restaurants at EPCOT has been in limbo since the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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 uncertain.

Scheduled Closures & Projects

Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors | Permanent Closure

  • 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.

Spaceship Earth | Temporary Closure

  • Closing Date: August 25, 2025
  • Reopening Date: Sometime in 2025 (Maybe before the holidays?)
  • More Info: The ride inside EPCOT’s flagship icon, Spaceship Earth, is due for a multi-month refurbishment. The new GEO-82 cocktail lounge inside the building should remain 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).

More EPCOT Closures to Come?

  • Nothing else currently scheduled at the moment
  • Be sure to review the Possible Future Closures section further down this page for more potential upcoming refurbishments at EPCOT

What’s Closed at Hollywood Studios?

Here are the current and upcoming ride refurbishments and other closures at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Current Closures & Projects

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.

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.

Scheduled Closures & Projects

Animation Courtyard | Temporary Closure

  • Closing Date: September 25, 2025
  • Reopening Date: Sometime in 2026
  • More Info: Large portions of the Animation Courtyard will be closed while the entire area transforms into a new Walt Disney Studios themed land. Walt Disney Presents and The Little Mermaid—a Musical Adventure will remain open, but Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Junior Play and Dance! will be 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

  • Closing Date: 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, will be 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 current version of the show is 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
  • Reopening 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.”

Star Wars Launch Bay | Permanent Closure

  • Closing Date: 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, welcomes its last Guests on September 24, 2025. Starting September 25, 2025, it will be permanently closed to make way for the new Magic of Disney Animation experience (which opens in 2026).

Additional Hollywood Studios Closures…

  • That’s all the work officially on the calendar for Hollywood Studios at the moment
  • There will be more closures in the future as work begins on several new rides and experiences
  • See Possible Future Closures below for additional information.

What’s Closed at Animal Kingdom?

Here are the current and future closures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

Current Closures & Projects

Dinoland, U.S.A. | Phased Closure and Eventual Replacement

  • Project Start Date: 2020
  • 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, but many rides and experiences are already closed. 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.

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 winter 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.

Scheduled Closures & Projects

The Boneyard | Permanent Closure

  • Closing Date: September 2, 2025
  • More Info: This fossil-themed play area welcomes its last budding paleontologists on September 1, 2025. After that date, it will be permanently closed as part of the transformation of Dinoland U.S.A. into Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza.

DINOSAUR | Permanent Closure

  • Closing Date: Sometime in 2026
  • More Info: The prehistoric thrill ride closes will eventually be replaced with a new Indiana Jones ride (expected to open in 2027).

Restaurantosaurus | Retheme or Closure Likely

  • Closing Date: No earlier than 2026
  • More Info: This quick service restaurant and lounge is located in Dinoland U.S.A. and heavily leans into the dino theme. So it’s all but certain to either permanently close or be significantly changed as the overall area is rethemed to Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza. We don’t know an actual closing date yet but understand that it will remain open through at least the end of 2025.

More Animal Kingdom Closures…

  • Nothing else currently officially scheduled
  • More closures possible due to major projects around the park
  • Check the Seasonal Closures and Possible Future Closures sections of this page for hints at more potential upcoming Animal Kingdom refurbishments.

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Resort Hotel, Pool, and Amenity Refurbishments

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.

Maestro Mickey’s Gift Shop (All-Star Music)

  • Phased refurbishment August 4, 2025 through mid-October 2025
  • Store remains open while work is done in certain sections
  • Guests may see and hear construction

Surfboard Bay Pool and Kiddie Pool (All-Star Sports)

  • Closed January 2026 through Late April 2026
  • Grand Slam Leisure Pool remains open
  • Affected Guests may also use any of the pools at All-Star Music Resort and All-Star Movies Resort

Animal Kingdom Villas—Jambo House

  • Room refurbishment May 2026 through January 2027
  • Entire blocks of rooms will be under refurbishment in phases
  • Guests may see or hear construction noise during the daytime hours
  • All resort amenities remain available

Animal Kingdom Villas—Kidani Village

  • Room refurbishment October 2025 through May 2026
  • Entire blocks of rooms will be under refurbishment in phases
  • Guests may see or hear construction noise during the daytime hours
  • All resort amenities remain available

Zebra Trail Terrace

  • Under refurbishment July 7, 2025 through mid-September 2025
  • Guests may see or hear construction work in the area
Disney Skyliner

  • Temporarily closed January 25, 2026 through January 31, 2026
  • Alternate bus service will be provided to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Exterior Refurbishment (Beach Club Resort)

  • Exterior maintenance underway June 2025 through September 2025
  • Porte Cocheres will be closed
  • Resort transportation, parking (including valet), and bell services remain available
  • Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours

Exterior Refurbishment (Yacht Club Resort)

  • Exterior maintenance underway July 2025 through October 2025
  • Porte Cocheres will be closed
  • Resort transportation, parking (including valet), and bell services remain available
  • Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours

Jellyrolls

  • Permanently Closed as of April 19, 2025
  • The dueling piano bar said it was “making a move” after nearly 30 years at BoardWalk
  • New location is unknown, but theme park news guru Scott Gustin reports that it will not be on Disney World property
  • The on-site replacement for the current Jellyrolls location is not yet confirmed

Disney Skyliner

  • Temporarily closed January 25, 2026 through January 31, 2026
  • Alternate bus service will be provided to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Bay Cove Pool, Bay Cove Water Play Area, & Whirlpool Spa (Bay Lake Tower)

  • Closed January 26, 2026 through early May 2026
  • Guests may use pools at the primary “A-frame” tower of Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Resortwide Refurbishments (Bay Lake Tower)

  • Construction September 2024 through July 2026
  • Significant “Hard Goods” refurbishment replacing furniture and fixtures in Guest rooms
  • Other work underway in select parts of the resort
  • Work is scheduled in phases throughout the refurbishment period
  • Resort remains open, but Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours
  • Alternate paths may be in use; allow extra travel time when walking in the area

Cabanas leisure pool

  • Closed August 17, 2025 through August 24, 2025
  • Other pools remain available, such as Lost City of Cibola pool, Casitas leisure pool, and Ranchos leisure pool
  • Guests may see and hear refurbishment noise during the closure

Pool & Recreation Expansion Project (Campground)

  • Construction May 2025 to TBD
  • Adding a new zero-entry pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts
  • Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool remains open
  • Meadow Swimmin’ Pool remains open, but construction may be seen and heard nearby
  • Alternate walking paths may be needed in some cases (follow directional signs and allow extra time)
  • Alternate bus routes may be needed in some cases (see signs at bus stops and allow extra time)

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (Grand Floridian)

  • Closed since COVID pandemic
  • Reopening Date unknown
  • Magic Kingdom location remains open

Garden View Tea Room

  • Closed since COVID pandemic
  • Disney’s website lists the location as simply “temporarily unavailable,” with no reopening date posted
  • Might re-open in 2026 once lobby refurbishment project is complete

Holiday Gingerbread House

  • Will not be offered in 2025 due to lobby construction
  • Likely to return for Christmas 2026

Lobby, Convention Center, and Other Areas

  • Refurbishment underway through end of 2025
  • Portions of the main lobby will be closed at times
  • Construction will include a new birdcage-themed bar in the main lobby
  • Work may also include renovations at the long-shuttered Garden View Tea Room
  • All pools and most resort dining and other amenities will remain available
  • Guests may hear and see construction work during daytime hours
  • Guests should allow extra travel time as alternate paths may be in use

No projects currently scheduled

Multiple construction projects

  • New Disney Vacation Club “Island Tower” opened on December 17, 2024
  • Other projects continue through 2026, including major roadwork nearby and relocating the resort’s main vehicle entrance; allow extra travel time
  • Resort remains open, with all dining, pools, and amenities available
  • Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours
  • Work may impact views of the theme park and other surrounding areas

Disney Skyliner

  • Temporarily closed January 25, 2026 through January 31, 2026
  • Alternate bus service will be provided to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Lobby

  • Under refurbishment late July 2025 through early October 2025
  • Decor refresh underway
  • All services remain available
  • Guests may notice construction in the area

Guest Rooms

  • Phased refurbishment late March 2025 through mid-February 2026
  • All resort amenities remain available
  • Guests may notice construction during daytime hours

Guest Rooms (Riverside)

  • Guest Room Refurbishment early May 2025 through end of February 2026
  • Magnolia Bend region of the resort is affected
  • Guests may see or hear construction work in the area

Disney Skyliner

  • Temporarily closed January 25, 2026 through January 31, 2026
  • Alternate bus service will be provided to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

No projects currently scheduled.

Copper Creek Villas

  • Room/Cabin Refurbishment mid-May 2025 to September 2025
  • All Resort amenities remain available
  • Guests may notice work during daytime hours

Additional Disney World Closures and Refurbishments

Here are some other closures around Disney World, such as golf courses, water parks, and locations at Disney Springs.

Current 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.

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.

Disney’s Palm Golf Course | Temporary Closure

  • Closed Since: August 4, 2025
  • Reopening Date: August 15, 2025
  • More Info: Closed for roughly two weeks to perform aerification. Disney’s Magnolia and Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Courses remain open during this timeframe.

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.

Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise | Possible Permanent Closure

  • 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.

Starbucks (Disney Springs West Side) | Temporary Closure

  • Closed Since: March 3, 2025
  • Reopening Date: Sometime in mid-summer 2025
  • More Info: You’ll have to walk a bit farther to get your caffeine fix at Disney Springs. The large Starbucks at Disney Springs West Side (located near the Aerophile balloon ride) is temporarily closed for a major refurbishment. During the closure, you can find some specialty coffees and grab-&-go breakfast items at the nearby Summer House on the Lake. Alternatively, Disney Springs’ other, smaller Starbucks location (in the Marketplace neighborhood near World of Disney) remains open as well.

Future Scheduled Closures & Projects

Blizzard Beach Water Park | Seasonal Closure

  • Closing Date: 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

  • 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.

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 will undergo 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. Also, from September 9, 2025 to September 23, 2025, Fantasia Gardens will open at noon instead of its usual time. Mini Golf at Winter Summerland is unaffected by this project.

Seasonal Closure Predictions

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 every January. It’s usually back open by 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.

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Possible Future Closures & Refurbishments

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.

  • Dinoland, U.S.A (Animal Kingdom) — Expect phased closures to rides and the surrounding areas to continue through 2027 to make way for Pueblo Esperanza, a new Tropical Americas land. See What’s New article linked below for further details.
  • DINOSAUR! (Animal Kingdom) — Expected to close sometime in 2026 (current estimate) to make way for an Indiana Jones themed ride
  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort — Preliminarily scheduled for a refurbishment project sometime in 2026 (extent of work unclear)
  • 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.
  • 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!

Weather-Related Closure Risks

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.

Guests in ponchos queue up to enter EPCOT in the rain

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.

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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:

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!