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:
- Mad Tea Party (Ride, Magic Kingdom) Closed February 22 – TBD 2021
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (Ride, Magic Kingdom) Est closed until May 2021
- Hall of Presidents (Show, Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD
- Casey Jr Splash & Soak (Attraction, Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD
- Enchanted Tales with Belle (Show, Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD
- Frontierland Shootin Arcade (Attraction, 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
- Affection Section (Attraction, Animal Kingdom) Est closed until TBD
- The Boneyard (Attraction, Animal Kingdom) Est closed until TBD
- Mouse Gear (Shop; Epcot) Est closed until TBD
- Walt Disney World Railroad (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD 2022?
- Polynesian Resort Partially closed (non DVC) until July 2021
Spaceship Earth (Ride, Epcot) Closed May 26, 2020 – TBDRefurbishment cancelled- Festival of the Lion King (Show, Animal Kingdom) Reopens Summer 2021
Disney World Resorts That Have Not Reopened Yet After the COVID Closure:
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
- Disney’s All Star Music Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
- Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney World Attractions, Rides and Restaurants With Uncertain Futures due to Layoffs:
- Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (Show, Magic Kingdom)
- Indiana Jones Stunt Show (Show, Hollywood Studios)
- Turtle Talk with Crush (Show, Epcot)
- 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)
- Beauty and the Beast Live On-Stage (Show, Hollywood Studios)
- 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)
- Finding Nemo The Musical (Show, Animal Kingdom)
Permanently Closed Disney World Attractions, Rides and Restaurants:
- 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:
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (Activity, Epcot) Est open TBD
- Tron Lightcycle (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est open 2022?
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (Ride; Epcot) Opens October 1, 2021
- Play Pavilion (Park Section: Epcot) Est open 2021
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Ride; Epcot) Est open 2022?
- Space 220 (Restaurant; Epcot) Est open TBD 2021
New Main Street USA live theater (Attraction; Magic Kingdom) Est open TBDAttraction cancelled- Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (Resort) Est open TBD 2021
- HarmonioUS (Show; Epcot) Est open TBD 2021
- Journey of Water (Attraction; Epcot) Est open 2022?
- La Creperie de Paris (Restaurant; Epcot) Est open TBD 2021
Mary Poppins Attraction (Attraction; Epcot) Opens TBDPostponed indefinitely- Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life (Show; Disney Springs) Debuts TBD 2021
- 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
