Rides Closed at Disney World and Anticipated Reopen Dates (2018)

Last updated: 10/13/18

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 rides closed at Disney World 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.

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As always, it should be noted that ride availability dates can be subject to change, so be sure to check the official Disney World website for specific ride info.

Reopen Dates for Disney World Closed Rides, Attractions and Restaurants:

Liberty Square Riverboat (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed January 8 to TBD Winter 2018-19
Peter Pan’s Flight (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed January 7 to February 2, 2019
Tom Sawyer Island (Themed Park Section; Magic Kingdom) Est closed October 12 to December 21, 2018
Tomorrowland Speedway (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed TBD 2019
Walt Disney World Railroad (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est closed December 2018-TBD 2019
Rafiki’s Planet Watch (Attraction; Animal Kingdom) Closes October 21, 2018, Reopens Spring 2019
Wildlife Express (Ride; Animal Kingdom) Closes October 21, 2018, Reopens Spring 2019

Permanently Closed Disney World Attractions, Rides and Restaurants:

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) Closed January 6, 2018

Open Dates for New Disney World Rides, Attractions and Restaurants:

Beverly Sunset (Shop, Hollywood Studios) Est Open TBD
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Themed Park Section; Hollywood Studios) Est open 2019
Tron Lightcycle (Ride; Magic Kingdom) Est open August 2021
Ratatouille ride (Ride; Epcot) Est open TBD
Guardians of the Galaxy ride (Ride; Epcot) Est open TBD
New Mission: SPACE restaurant (Restaurant; Epcot) Est open TBD
New Main Street USA live theater (Attraction; Magic Kingdom) Est open TBD
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (Ride; Hollywood Studios) Est open TBD
Star Wars-themed hotel (Resort) Est open TBD
Disney Riviera Resort (DVC Resort) Est open 2019
Disney Skyliner (Transportation; Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Resorts) Est open TBD