UPDATE: Splash Mountain has reopened as of 2PM EST in Disney World.
Happy holidays from Magic Kingdom! There’s a lot happening at the park right now, with Very Merriest After Hours underway and new rides like TRON Lightcycle Run on the way!
Cinderella Castle
However, sometimes things are not so perfect at Disney World — rides evacuate, power outages happen — but ride closures are typically solved pretty quickly. At the Magic Kingdom there was one wrinkle this morning: two MAJOR rides went down.
This morning, both Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain were down! Two of Frontierland’s biggest attractions are not operating, which means Frontierland is looking pretty empty today.
❗️ Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain are BOTH down right now 😞. Sights from a VERY empty Frontierland pic.twitter.com/EPcIUd1six
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) December 12, 2021
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has since reopened, but after speaking to Cast Members, we found that Splash Mountain has a long way to go before it reopens.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
We’re not sure why either attraction closed down and according to Cast Members, it doesn’t seem like Splash Mountain will reopen today. Notice how there is no water running down the big drop! We’ll continue to watch the status of this fan-favorite ride and keep you posted with the latest info!
Splash Mountain
We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more!
The 10 Biggest Changes Coming to Disney World in 2022
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Has your favorite ride closed when you went to Disney World? Let us know in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
TRENDING NOW
Before you spend $585 at the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, these are the...
Southwest Airlines just introduced a NEW way for customers to rack up Rapid Rewards points...
There's an awesome new deal on flights from Southwest Airlines -- get all the details...
3 huge announcements just dropped in Disney World and we've never been hungrier!
Marvel and Star Wars fans will love these new Disney+ perks!
Here's the ONLY list you need for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
Take advantage of these water bottle deals on Amazon!
This popular Adventureland ride often requires serious refurbishments, and it's about to undergo what could...
You can find massive deals at Southwest... if you ACT FAST!
Southwest Airlines plane at Orlando Airport mistakenly tried to take off on taxiway instead of...
Southwest Airlines is changing the way you board its flights -- here's everything we know.
Southwest Airline's new spring sale has flights for as low as $59!
A deep look at the concept art for Disney's upcoming restaurant.
A new Starbucks tumbler has arrived in Disney World.
United Airlines just added 10 brand-new routes!
The Walt Disney World Railroad is closing soon.
A pair of new novelties just debuted at Disneyland!
Flying Southwest soon? Here's what you can watch in the month of May!
Flying Southwest soon? Be sure you bring these items!
We ate a lot at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and we have a...