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 Upcoming Attraction Open Dates
Known Ride Closures and Anticipated Reopen Dates:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (Ride, Hollywood Studios) Closed January 8, 2024 – TBD Summer 2024
- Mickey Shorts Theater (Show, Hollywood Studios) Closed April 29, 2024 – May 24, 2024
- Test Track reimagination (Ride, Epcot) June 17, 2024 – TBD
Upcoming Disney World Resort Refurbishments:
- Disney’s Boardwalk Villas – TBD 2024
- Bay Lake Tower – TBD 2025
- Copper Creek Villas – TBD 2025
- Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas – TBD 2025
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village – TBD 2025
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House – TBD 2025
- Yacht and Beach Club Resorts (Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pools) Closed January 2025-June 2025
Open Dates for New Rides at Disney World and Other New Attractions and Restaurants:
- Communicore Hall (Attraction, Epcot) Opens June 10, 2024
- Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort (Resort) Open July 1, 2024
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Ride, Magic Kingdom) Opens Summer 2024
- Critter Co-Op (Shop, Magic Kingdom) Opens Summer 2024
- Tiana’s Bayou General (Shop, Magic Kingdom) Opens Summer 2024
- The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure (Show, Hollywood Studios) Opens TBD 2024
- Country Bear Jamboree reimagining (Magic Kingdom) Debuts TBD Summer 2024
- New Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern (Magic Kingdom) Opens TBD
- Mickey & Friends Meet and Greet (Epcot) Begins TBD late 2023
- Zooptopia Tree of Life show (Show, Animal Kingdom) Opens TBD
- New Tropical Americas land (Land, Animal Kingdom) Opens TBD
- New Encanto experience (TBD, Animal Kingdom) Opens TBD
- New Indiana Jones experience (TBD, Animal Kingdom) Opens TBD
- The Cake Bake Shop (Restaurant, Boardwalk) Est open TBD 2024
- Wondrous China (Show; Epcot) Debuts TBD
- Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (Resort) Opens TBD Late 2024
- New Moana Land (Park Section, Animal Kingdom) Est open TBD
New Zootopia Land (Park Section, Animal Kingdom) Est open TBDChanged to Tree of Life show- New Coco Land (Park Section, Magic Kingdom) Est open TBD
New Encanto Land (Park Section, Magic Kingdom) Est open TBDBasically moved to Animal Kingdom- New Disney Villains Land (Park Section, Magic Kingdom) Est open TBD
- Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge (Resort) Status of project uncertain
Play Pavilion (Park Section: Epcot) Est open TBDRumored to be cancelledNew Main Street USA live theater (Attraction; Magic Kingdom) Est open TBDAttraction cancelledMary Poppins Attraction (Attraction; Epcot) Opens TBDPostponed indefinitelyBeatrix (Restaurant; Disney Springs) Opens TBDRestaurant cancelled
Attractions Scheduled or Expected to Close:
- Dinoland USA (Land, Animal Kingdom) Closes TBD
- It’s Tough to be a Bug (Show, Animal Kingdom) Closes TBD
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Disney Springs News and AttractionsRelated News:
- Epcot’s Test Track Closing Date Announced, April 5, 2024
- Walt Disney World Takes First Steps to Beginning “Beyond Big Thunder” Magic Kingdom Expansion,
- Stormalong Bay refurbishment to be longer than first thought at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort, March 8, 2024
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens This Summer at Walt Disney World, February 13, 2024
- Permit filed for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster refurbishment at Walt Disney World, February 12, 2024
- Walt Disney Presents scheduled to be closed for refurbishment beginning mid-February 2024, January 23, 2024
- Disney’s New Fort Wilderness Cabins Open July 1, January 16, 2024