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Cinderella Castle
From bad weather to last-minute cancelations and even ride closures, there are a lot of things that can affect your upcoming Disney vacation. So how do you handle those changes? Here’s what we know!
Disney dropped some HUGE news about its Star Wars hotel this week.
Captain Keevan aboard the Halcyon
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened last year for two-night voyages aboard the starship Halcyon that allowed visitors to live out their ULTIMATE Star Wars dreams by becoming part of the onboard Star Wars story. Not only that, but they also got to have unique dining experiences, get lightsaber training, help fly the ship from the bridge, and more. However, Disney announced this week that the Halcyon would make its last voyage at the end of September 2023. Well, that voyage is now officially sold out.
You never know what’s going to happen in Disneyland.
Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort
There is ALWAYS something going on. Sometimes rides get closed for refurbishment. Sometimes entire LANDS get closed to be reimagined. Sometimes, rides just close forever to make way for new ones. However, one of the most surprising things to happen recently was during a performance of Fantasmic! when the Maleficent dragon caught fire. As a result, the show has been closed — but now we have an idea about when it will reopen.
Want to visit EPCOT with shorter lines and smaller crowds? Extended Evening Hours might be a great option for you, but you’ll want to be CAREFUL.
EPCOT
This special perk lets guests at Disney World Deluxe Hotels and Deluxe Villas (as well as a few other qualifying spots) stay LATE in select parks (usually Magic Kingdom or EPCOT) on certain nights after the regular park guests have left for the day. During those bonus hours, certain rides stay open, giving you the chance to hop on popular attractions like Frozen Ever After or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with much shorter waits. But there is a big complication you’ll want to be aware of before going to these events.
Change is inevitable in Disney World.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
And there is a LOT of change going on right now. One ride has permanently closed to be reimagined as a new ride, another NEW ride has opened, new restaurants are on the way, and more. As of today, we noticed ANOTHER change happening: a certain character meet and greet has closed.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, it’s a good idea to look at the calendar ahead of time.
Animal Kingdom
Not only will the Disney World calendar tell you everything you need to know about the park hours, but it’ll also keep you updated on which attractions have temporary closures scheduled in the future. It’ll certainly put a damper on things if you arrive at the parks to find that your favorite ride is down for refurbishment! And if you’re keeping track for an upcoming trip, we have a new refurbishment to tell you about.
Unexpected things often happen in Disney World, which is why we always tell you to be flexible with your plans.
Slinky Dog Dash
Rides malfunction, animatronics disappear, Donald gets replaced by a plant (we’re still laughing at that one), and rides close. Right now, we’re seeing MULTIPLE ride closures throughout Disney World.
What’s going on with Splash Mountain in Disneyland?
Splash Mountain in Disneyland
Disney has announced that Splash Mountain in both Disney World and Disneyland would be reimagined into a new attraction called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, inspired by The Princess and the Frog. The ride has already permanently closed in Disney World and work is underway to begin that transformation. However, Disneyland’s Splash Mountain has remained open. But now we know when it, too, will close forever.
If you’re looking for something cheap to do in Disney World, a trip to Disney Springs is in order!
Disney Springs
It’s free to visit the shopping and dining complex and there are plenty of things to do! From dozens of stores and delicious restaurants to unique entertainment offerings and even rides on hot air balloons, you certainly won’t get bored! But if you’re heading to Disney Springs soon, there are some closures you need to know about.
UPDATE: Disneyland has announced that the official closing date for Splash Mountain will be May 31st, 2023. The last day to ride will be May 30th. More information on the Splash Mountain closure at Disneyland is available here.
Splash Mountain
Splash Mountain has already permanently closed in Disney World to be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction. And the same transformation will take place at Disneyland Park in California, with both of the rethemed rides opening in 2024. Though Disney World’s transformation has begun, Disney has not yet announced when the Disneyland version of the classic ride would close to allow for this change to take place.
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