Disney World Ride Closures

Walt Disney World Ride Closures and Refurbishments 

There’s no worse feeling than getting all the way to Disney World and finding out (with your kids standing right next to you) that your favorite attraction is closed.

To avoid any broken hearts or mid-park breakdowns, I have complied this easy to navigate list of all of the current ride closures within the Walt Disney World Resort based on the latest Disney reports and updates.

Please note: The Monorail is running on a  Modified Schedule
To accommodate planned maintenance, the operating schedule will be temporarily adjusted for the Epcot beam of the Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System. Monorail service to Epcot will start at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Guests looking to visit Epcot earlier in the morning on those days will be able to access the park via bus from their Resort hotel. Additional buses will transport Guests between the Transportation & Ticket Center and Epcot.

**ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is experiencing intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way.

Disney World – Ride Refurbishments and Closures

MAGIC KINGDOM

Temporary Closures for Health and Safety Reasons: 

• Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station
• Enchanted Tales with Belle
• Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Closed for Refurbishments:

• Liberty Square Riverboat
• Tom Sawyer Island
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• Walt Disney World Railroad

EPCOT

Temporary Closures for Health and Safety Reasons: 

• Bruce’s Shark World
• Turtle Talk with Crush

Closed for Refurbishments:

• Frozen Ever After (Closed, Nov. 2-6, 2020)

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Temporary Closures for Health and Safety Reasons: 

• Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
• Star Wars Launch Bay
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Closed for Refurbishments:

• None Reported

ANIMAL KINGDOM

Temporary Closures for Health and Safety Reasons: 

• Affection Section
• Finding Nemo – The Musical
• Festival of the Lion King
• Fossil Fun Games
• Primeval Whirl (closing permanently)
• The Boneyard

Closed for Refurbishments:

• None Reported

DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON

• Closed until further notice.
• Disney expects water parks to reopen March 7, 2021

DISNEY’S BLIZZARD BEACH

• Closed until further notice.
• Disney expects water parks to reopen March 7, 2021

DISNEY SPRINGS

• No closures reported.

GOLF

• Miniature Golf = Open
• WDW Golf Course = Open

 

 

Note: I update the list as soon as I have the latest information, but refurbishment details are subject to change at Disney’s discretion. You can certainly use this information for planning, but do not be surprised if it changes as your travel dates approach. Sudden temporary closing of rides can also happen. Not all ride closures are scheduled in advance, and there are many reasons why an attraction might need to suddenly close. But, most importantly, don’t get mad at the Cast Members… it’s probably just as frustrating to them as it may be to you. 

 

Do you know of any ride closures or refurbishments that I’m missing? Let me know in the comments below.

 

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