There is nothing worse than getting to a theme park only to discover your favorite ride or show is closed. Hopefully, I can help you avoid that issue with this handy rundown of Disney World ride closures and open dates….
Being open year-round and having so many attractions and facilities makes it pretty much impossible for Walt Disney World to have 100% of their attractions open 100% of the time. To keep things safe and looking like new, attractions need to be regularly maintained and sometimes refurbished. Below is a quick listing of the current Disney World closures and their anticipated open dates (for new attractions), reopen dates (for refurbished rides) and close dates (for the dearly departed rides).
When planning your trip to Disney World, be sure to do a little research to be sure your favorite rides are all up and running so you can have the most magical experience possible without the unfortunate surprise of closed Disney World rides that you were looking forward to.
As always, it should be noted that Disney World ride closures and availability dates can be subject to change, so be sure to check the official Disney World website for specific ride info.
Disney World Ride Closures and Anticipated Reopen Dates:
- Expedition Everest (Ride, Animal Kingdom) Est closed January 4, 2022-April 2022
- Splash Mountain (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed January 10, 2022 until February 10, 2022
- Disney Skyliner (Transportation, HS & Epcot) Est closed January 23-28, 2022
- Big Thunder Mountain (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed February 14-19, 2022
- Casey Jr Splash & Soak (Attraction, Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD
- Enchanted Tales with Belle (Show, Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid (Show, Hollywood Studios) Est closed until TBD
- Star Wars Launch Bay (Attraction, Hollywood Studios) Est closed until TBD
- Walt Disney World Railroad (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD 2022?
Spaceship Earth (Ride, Epcot) Closed May 26, 2020 – TBDRefurbishment cancelled
Disney World Attractions, Rides and Restaurants With Uncertain Futures due to Layoffs:
- Jedi Training Academy (Show, Hollywood Studios)
- Main Street Citizens (Performers, Magic Kingdom)
- Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party (Parade, Magic Kingdom)
- Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire (Show, Magic Kingdom)
- Green Army Men Drum Corps (Performers, Hollywood Studios)
- Pandora Mech Suits (Performers, Animal Kingdom)
- Citizens of Hollywood (Performers, Hollywood Studios)
- Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue (Show, Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground)
- Disney’s Spirit of Aloha (Show, Polynesian Resort)
- Finding Nemo The Musical (Show, Animal Kingdom) – Reformatted version opens in 2022
- Fantasmic (Show, Hollywood Studios) – Announced to be updated and reopened, but date TBD
- Flying Fish (Restaurant, Boardwalk) – Reopens January 27, 2022
- Jiko (Restaurant, Animal Kingdom Lodge) – Reopens February 17, 2022
- Turf Club (Restaurant, Saratoga Springs) – Reopens February 3, 2022
- Victoria & Albert’s at Grand Floridian (Restaurant, Grand Floridian)
Permanently Closed Disney World Attractions, Rides and Restaurants:
- The Wave (Restaurant, Contemporary Resort) Closed July 16, 2021
- Mouse Gear (Shop; Epcot) Closed 2020
- Ample Hills Creamery (Restaurant, Boardwalk) Closed 2020
- Wolfgang Puck Express (Restaurant, Disney Springs) Closed Permanently in 2020
- Primeval Whirl (Ride, Animal Kingdom) Closed permanently in 2020
- Rivers of Light (Show, Animal Kingdom) Closed permanently in 2020
- Phineas and Ferb Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure (Activity, Epcot) Ended February 17, 2020
- Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Show, Hollywood Studios) Ended February 22, 2020
- Electric Umbrella (Restaurant; Epcot) Closed February 6, 2020
- Club Cool (Restaurant; Epcot) Closed September 8, 2019
- Bongo’s Cuban Cafe (Restaurant; Disney Springs) Closed August 18, 2019
- Liberty Inn (Restaurant; Epcot) Closed July 8, 2019
- Illuminations (Show; Epcot) Closed September 30, 2019
- Innoventions East (Attraction; Epcot) Closed September 8, 2019
- Epcot Character Spot (Attraction; Epcot) Closed September 8, 2019
- Fountain View (Starbucks) (Restaurant; Epcot) Closed November 24, 2019
- Camera Center (Shop; Epcot) Closed 2019
- Fountain of Nations (Attraction; Epcot) Closed September 8, 2019
- March of the First Order (Parade; Hollywood Studios) Closed July 6, 2019
- Mizner’s Lounge (Restaurant; Grand Floridian) Closed March 2019
- Sweet Spells (Shop; Hollywood Studios) Closed April 15, 2018
- Pizza Planet (Restaurant; Hollywood Studios) Closed January 2016
- Lights, Motors, Action! (Show; Hollywood Studios) Closed April 2016
- Honey I Shrunk the Kids (Ride, Hollywood Studios) Closed April 2016
- Streets of America (Attraction; Hollywood Studios) Closed April 2016
- Shark Reef (Attraction; Typhoon Lagoon) Closed October 2016
- Main Street Electrical Parade (Parade; Magic Kingdom) Closed October 2016
- The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic (Show; Animal Kingdom) Closed September 2016
- Writer’s Stop (Restaurant; Hollywood Studios) Closed October 2016
- Starring Rolls Cafe (Restaurant; Hollywood Studios) Closed February 2017
- Disney Quest (Attraction; Disney Springs) Closed July 2017
- Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe (Restaurant; Disney Springs) Closed August 2017
- Great Movie Ride (Ride; Hollywood Studios) Closed August 13, 2017
- Universe of Energy (Park Section; Epcot) Closed August 13, 2017
- Ellen’s Energy Adventure (Show; Epcot) Closed August 13, 2017
- La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil (Show; Disney Springs) Closed December 31, 2017
- Flights of Wonder (Attraction; Animal Kingdom) Closed December 31, 2017
- Stitch’s Great Escape (Show; Magic Kingdom) Regular operation ended January 6, 2018, Permanently closed in 2020
Open Dates for New Disney World Rides, Attractions and Restaurants:
- Connections Cafe (Restaurant, Epcot) Est open TBD
- BoardWalk Ice Cream (Restaurant; Boardwalk) Est open TBD
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (Activity, Epcot) Est open TBD
- Tron Lightcycle (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est open 2022?
- Play Pavilion (Park Section: Epcot) Est open TBD
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Ride; Epcot) Est open Summer 2022
New Main Street USA live theater (Attraction; Magic Kingdom) Est open TBDAttraction cancelled- Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (Resort) Est open March 2022
- Journey of Water (Attraction; Epcot) Est open 2022?
Mary Poppins Attraction (Attraction; Epcot) Opens TBDPostponed indefinitely- Wondrous China (Show; Epcot) Debuts TBD
- Beatrix (Restaurant; Disney Springs) Opens TBD
- Roundup Rodeo BBQ (Restaurant; Hollywood Studios) Opens TBD
- Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge (Resort) Status of project uncertain
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