This past week, Disney World announced a slew of closings and refurbishments that had most guests’ heads spinning. So, with all the announcements, how do you know if your favorite ride will be open on your next trip?
Here’s a primer that provides up-to-date information on what rides will be closed and for how long. Let’s see what will be closed soon.
Magic Kingdom
Disney surprised everyone this morning when the Hall of Presidents was reopened without warning. Donald Trump’s return to Magic Kingdom came without fanfare, but he’ll be there making speeches for the next four years.
Disney made a similar move with the Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland. The Magic Kingdom ride opened earlier this week without fanfare or announcing it to fans.
Staying in Tomorrowland, Disney announced that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close on August 4 and remain closed until 2026.
Under the Sea- Voyage of the Little Mermaid will shut down for five days starting July 21. And then there is Frontierland.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed earlier this year and will remain closed for all of 2025, as Disney completely revamps Frontierland.
On July 7, Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will close to make way for the new Cars and Villains Lands. Disney has not announced a timetable for opening the new lands, but the best guess is 2027 or 2028.
EPCOT
Unlike the other parks, EPCOT has surprisingly few construction projects. However, with the park undergoing years of work that have just wrapped up, it’s probably best that EPCOT take a break.
The only significant change coming to EPCOT is reopening Test Track 3.0. Early videos of the new ride have started to leak online as cast members and media members get to preview the new ride. The ride reopens to the public on July 22.
Spaceship Earth will close on August 25 for a “multi-month” refurbishment. Does that mean it will be down for the remainder of the year? We don’t know yet.
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios said goodbye to Muppet Visions 3D and the Muppet Courtyard earlier this month to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. Land. However, the muppets aren’t going far.
Disney announced that the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster feature Aerosmtih will remain open through 2025, but at some point in 2026 the ride will shut down and transition to a new Muppets coaster.
There are no dates for the Muppets move to the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster or for the opening of the Monsters, Inc. Land.
Animal Kingdom
There’s a lot going on at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DinoLand U.S.A. is gradually closing to make way for the new Tropical Americas Land.
The boneyard will close on September 1, and DINOSAUR will have its final showing sometime in early 2026. Tropical Americas is expected to open in 2027.
It’s Tough to be a Bug closed earlier this year and will be replaced by Zootopia: Better Together. That show is expected to open this winter.
Beyond just the park closures, Disney World’s Resort hotels will undergo periodic refurbishments, and the Skyliner will close in late January for a weeklong refurbishment.
Before heading out on your Disney World vacation, check with your hotel to ensure there is no construction.
Now, you know precisely what rides will be down for the remainder of the year. Plan your trip accordingly.
What Disney World attraction is most in need of refurbishment? Let us know in the comments.
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