Magic Kingdom Refurbishments and Closures

• Jungle Cruise: Closed for refurbishment August 26, will reopen October 16, 2024

• Jingle Cruise: Opening November 2, 2024

• Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade: Closed permanently on June 24, 2024

• Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat: Likely closing in 2025

• Disney Starlight: New nighttime parade opening in the summer of 2025

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Closing January 6, 2025 to 2026

Jungle Cruise will close for refurbishment on August 26, reopening on October 16, 2024. The ride will have an overnight transformation into Jingle Cruise, taking place the night of November 1 and reopening as Jingle Cruise on November 2, 2024.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Refurbishments and Closures

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: Opening Summer 2025

• Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy: Permanently Closed

• Disney Villains Show: Opening in the summer of 2025

Disney has revealed that The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will officially replace Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Update on “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” As we continue to look forward to “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure," at Disney’s Hollywood Studios we are taking the next steps and filing permits for an all-new marquee. Work on the exterior of the building will begin soon, in preparation for the premiere of this fully reimagined show in summer 2025. We look forward to sharing more details on this exciting new experience soon.

Also opening that summer is a new Disney Villains stage show, which will take the place of the now-permanently closed Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments and Closures

• It’s Tough to Be a Bug: Closing TBD, new Zootopia opening winter 2025

• DINOSAUR: Closing TBD

• TriceraTop Spin: Closing January 13, 2025

• Dino-Rama Area: Closing January 13, 2025

BOLO for It’s Tough to Be a Bug to close at some point for its eventual reimagining to “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” which will be opening in its place in winter 2025. This was originally announced at the 2023 Destination D23, with a date announced at the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Fan Event. Additionally, a new Indiana Jones ride will be coming in place of DINOSAUR in 2027. The first phase of construction on the new land will begin on January 13, 2025, when Dino-Rama closes (including Fossil Fun Games, TriceraTop Spin, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures). For now, the remainder of DinoLand, U.S.A. will remain open.

DinoLand U.S.A. Impacts Begin Jan. 13
Work on Tropical Americas continues with the installation of progress walls at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Jan. 13. The last day of operations for TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures will be Jan. 12. During this time, DINOSAUR, the Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites will remain open.

The new Tropical Americas land will open in 2027.

EPCOT Refurbishments and Closures

• Test Track: Closed June 17, 2024 for reimagining, opening 2025

• Frozen Ever After: November 2nd to November 6th, 2024

• ¡Celebración Encanto!: Now open through winter 2025

Test Track is currently under construction, with a refurbishment planned to give it a reimagined look, opening sometime in 2025. While originally intended to close in September 2024, ¡Celebración Encanto! has been extended through Winter 2025.

Water Park Refurbishments and Closures

• Blizzard Beach: Reopening November 4, 2024

• Typhoon Lagoon: Closing November 4, 2024

Each year, Disney World’s two water parks alternate openings so the other can receive planned refurbishments. Blizzard Beach will reopen on November 4, 2024, with Typhoon Lagoon closing for the season that same day.

Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments and Closures

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

• Fantasia Pool: Closed January 2025 to April 2025

Beach Club Resort & Villas

• Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool: Closed from January 2025 to June 2025

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

• Cake Bake Shop: Opening 2024

• Resort Refurbishments: Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas are currently undergoing refurbishment, with a redesigned lobby and rooms. Guests may hear or see construction, though not between dusk and 9 AM.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

• Barbados Leisure Pool: Closed from July 29 through end of September 2024

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Bay Lake Tower Room Refurbishments: Rooms will be getting refurbished from September 2024 to September 2025

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds

• New Cabins Opened: July 1, 2024, with more opening in phases through 2025

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Resort Refurbishments: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently undergoing refurbishment, with a redesigned lobby and rooms. Guests may hear or see construction, though not between dusk and 9 AM.

• Disney’s Grand Floridian Convention Center: Unavailable from summer 2025 to fall 2025

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

• Island Tower: Opening December 17, 2024. Currently, construction is underway on a new DVC tower between the Polynesian and the Wedding Pavilion at the neighboring Grand Floridian. Guests may hear or see construction, though not between dusk and 9 AM.

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

• Room Refurbishments: From May 2024 to November 2024, some guest rooms will be under refurbishment.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• Boulder Ridge Villas: Exterior refurbishment will be done from April through December 2024, so guests may see construction during this time.

Disney World Transportation Refurbishments and Closures

• None are planned as of fall 2024

Disneyland Resort Ride Refurbishments

Here is the list of current and upcoming closures for Disneyland rides, attractions and shops. Disney often changes the dates of these temporary ride closures, whether to move up or postpone, so always check here as your trip gets closer. We update our list weekly!

Disneyland Park Refurbishments

Temporary Health and Safety Closures:

• Star Wars Launch Bay

Refurbishments:

• Splash Mountain
  CLOSED May 31, 2023 - Nov. 15, 2024 (will reopen as Tiana's Bayou Adventure)

  • Critter Country (will reopen as Bayou Country), including Louis' Critter Club (opening Nov. 13) and Ray's Berets (formerly Briar Patch)
    CLOSED May 1, 2024 - TBD

  • Hungry Bear Restaurant (will reopen as Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree)
    CLOSED July 8, 2024 - TBD

  • Critter Country Fruit Cart
    CLOSED July 8, 2024 - TBD

• Disneyland Railroad
  CLOSED Aug. 5, 2024 - TBD

  • The Disneyland Railroad station in New Orleans Square is unavailable for boarding and unloading, as of July 8

• The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
  CLOSED April 16, 2024 - TBD

• Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow
  CLOSED Sept. 15 - Oct. 31, 2024

• "it's a small world"
  CLOSED Sept. 16 - Nov. 14, 2024

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  CLOSED Nov. 18, 2024 - TBD

Disney California Adventure Park Refurbishments

Temporary Health and Safety Closures:

• The Blue Sky Cellar

Refurbishments:

• World of Color - ONE
  CLOSED Sept. 9 - Oct. 24, 2024

• The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure
  CLOSED Nov. 4-22, 2024

Downtown Disney District Refurbishments

• Check out the latest developments in Downtown Disney District's expansion.

Disneyland Hotel Refurbishments

• None

Disney's Grand California Hotel & Spa Refurbishments 

• None

Pixar Place Hotel Refurbishments

• None

Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule (Seasonal Closures)

These attractions and rides usually close seasonally at Disneyland for refurbishments and holiday overlays. The estimated dates on this Disneyland refurbishment schedule are based on past ride closures. We'll always post the specific dates when we receive them under Disneyland ride refurbishments.

• Grizzly River Run: Usually closes early January through February or March for seasonal refurbishment.

• Haunted Mansion: Usually closes late August for holiday overlay installation and reopens September; closes early January for holiday overlay removal and reopens mid-January.

• it's a small world: Usually closes mid to late October for holiday overlay installation and reopens November; closes mid-January for holiday overlay removal and reopens late January/early February.