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A 32-Year-Old Ride Is Closing Soon At This Popular Theme Park

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We might be obsessed with Disney Parks and go to Disney World and Disneyland almost every day, but we love other theme parks, too! We’ve recently spent time at Dollywood (which we loved), as well as Universal Kids Resort. We also visit Universal Orlando quite a bit (and we’re obsessed with Epic Universe).

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Well, one of the most popular parks in the U.S. is Hersheypark (and who can’t love a theme park based around a chocolate company?). However, if you’ll be visiting Hersheypark soon, we’ve got a warning: a popular ride will be permanently closing there soon.

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You Have 5 Days Left To Experience This Store in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Before It Closes Forever

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It’s honestly hard keeping up with all the changes happening in Disney World right now, between new lands, new rides, updated rides, new hotels, hotel updates, and more! Well, even EPCOT seems to be getting in on the changes, which will include that Spaceship Earth upgrade we’ve been waiting for FOREVER. But something else is changing in EPCOT, too, and it makes us a little sad.

Mexico Pavilion

In the Mexico Pavilion, there’s a store selling Oaxacan Wood Carvings, and these wood carvings are some of the most unique souvenirs you can get in EPCOT. However, we just learned that the Oaxacan Wood Carvings store will be closing soon.

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A BIG Change Is Coming SOONER to Universal Orlando Than We Thought

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Disney World isn’t the only theme park making big changes — Universal Orlando has been making some pretty big updates to its parks, too. First, Epic Universe still has that new smell because it’s only been open for a little over a year. But even that park is getting a new ride soon.

Fast & Furious: Supercharged

The Lost Continent and Mythos Restaurant recently closed to make way for something new, while Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was recently demolished in Universal Studios Florida to make way for a new Fast and Furious roller coaster. But speaking of Fast and Furious, the Fast and Furious: Supercharged ride in Universal Studios Florida will be closing a lot sooner than anyone thought…as in NEXT MONTH.

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Popular Florida Roller Coaster Will Close SOON

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Although most folks who come to Orlando are there to visit Disney World, as well as Universal Orlando, and maybe even SeaWorld Orlando and LEGOLAND Florida, some make the trek to Tampa Bay to visit Busch Gardens, too, which is about 100 or so miles from Disney World.

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Well, if you’ve visited Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, you might have taken a wild ride on a classic roller coaster, Kumba. Well, if you want to ride Kumba again, you’ll want to do so soon because Kumba will soon be closing forever, according to The Tampa Bay Times.

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NEWS: An EPCOT France Pavilion Store Is Now Closed

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One of our favorite places to shop might surprise you because it isn’t Disney Springs.

France Pavilion

Instead, one of our favorite places to shop is EPCOT’s World Showcase, where you can find unique items from every country represented in the park. You can get fun troll dolls in Norway, beautiful ornaments in Germany, Venetian masquerade masks in Italy, Japanese snacks in Japan, and more. However, if you plan on shopping in the France Pavilion, you might notice that one store there is now closed.

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Popular Disney Ride Sets Permanent Closure Timeline

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One of Disney California Adventure’s most beloved dark rides is officially on borrowed time.

Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue!

While the attraction isn’t closing tomorrow, Disney fans now have a clearer picture of when they’ll need to plan a final ride. For guests who love visiting Monstropolis alongside Mike, Sulley, and Boo, the countdown is officially underway as Disneyland Resort continues its massive expansion efforts. Here’s what you need to know about the permanent closure timeline for Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! and what it means for the future of Disney California Adventure.

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A Popular EPCOT Ride is Closing TODAY

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Okay, it’s a lot to keep up with all the openings, closures, and construction happening in Disney World right now because there are SO many projects going on at once. We’re getting new lands, expansions, new rides, and so much more in three of Disney World’s four parks.

Soarin’ Around The World

Well, EPCOT has already had its big transformation, and things have been quiet there, but as of today, a popular ride will be closing to make way for a new version, so we wanted to remind you about it. Today is your last day to ride Soarin’ Around the World.

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Did Disney World Just Quietly Confirm Closing Date For These Magic Kingdom Spots?

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Some BIG things are happening in Magic Kingdom. First, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopened with major changes. Then Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened with big changes. A Villains land is being built, while a Cars expansion is currently being constructed in Frontierland.

Westward Ho

Speaking of which…we’ve been eyeing two spots in Frontierland that we’ve been worried about since the Cars expansion work started. Well, now, we think Disney World has finally confirmed the closing dates for both spots.

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REMINDER: An Iconic Disney Ride and Restaurant Are CLOSING Next Week

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If you’re heading to Disneyland next week, we’ve got a word of warning about one of the park’s classic rides.

Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland

Now, it’s no secret that fans say Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland is WAY better than Pirates of the Caribbean in Disney World, and if you were looking forward to riding this classic attraction, we’ve got some bad news: the ride will be closing for a lengthy refurbishment starting on May 4th. Ouch.

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WHAT Is Going On With This Attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

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Well, for the second time in less than a year, an attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing…again.

Vacation Fun

Now, closures for ride and attraction refurbishments happen all the time, and they’re generally short when it’s just for basic ride maintenance, which is necessary to keep rides and attractions running on a regular basis. Now, Vacation Fun — An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie just reopened in December 2025 after a two-month closure, but now, it’s set to close again for another refurbishment.

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