Disney World Ride Closures and Anticipated Reopen Dates (2021)

Last updated on: 09/26/21

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).

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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:

Mickey’s Philharmagic (Show, Magic Kingdom) Closed October 11, 2021 – November 12, 2021
Kali River Rapids (Ride, Aniomal Kingdom) Est Closed November 1, 2021 – December 2021
Expedition Everest (Ride, Animal Kingdom) Est Closed January 4, 2022-April 2022
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
Walt Disney World Railroad (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed until TBD 2022?
Spaceship Earth (Ride, Epcot) Closed May 26, 2020 – TBD Refurbishment cancelled

Disney World Resorts That Have Not Reopened Yet After the COVID Closure:

Disney World Attractions, Rides and Restaurants With Uncertain Futures due to Layoffs:

Typhoon Lagoon (Park)
Indiana Jones Stunt Show (Show, Hollywood Studios)
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)

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:

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (Ride; Epcot) Opens October 1, 2021
HarmonioUS (Show; Epcot) Begins October 1, 2021
La Creperie de Paris (Restaurant; Epcot) Opens October 1, 2021
Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life (Show; Disney Springs) Debuts November 17, 2021
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 2022?
New Main Street USA live theater (Attraction; Magic Kingdom) Est open TBD Attraction cancelled
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (Resort) Est open TBD 2022
Journey of Water (Attraction; Epcot) Est open 2022?
Mary Poppins Attraction (Attraction; Epcot) Opens TBD Postponed 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