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We are LESS than a month away from the reopening of a popular EPCOT attraction!
Test Track
This ride has been closed for over a year, and we recently had the opportunity to preview the attraction before it officially reopens.
A popular Disney World attraction has finally reopened!
Astro Orbiter
We have been eagerly awaiting the reopening of this Magic Kingdom ride, and now it’s BACK!
A popular Disney World attraction is about to reopen! We have been eagerly awaiting the reopening of this EPCOT ride, and now we know when we will be able to hit the track again.
Test Track
Test Track officially has a reopening date, and we have already cleared our calendars for the occasion! It will still be closed for a few more weeks, though, so let’s take a look at its closure plus everything else that will be closed in Disney World this week.
An underrated Disney World attraction is about to be done with its refurbishment! While this under-the-radar attraction never fully closed, we are excited that its refurbishment is about done. Winter Summerland Miniature Golf has been undergoing a refurbishment since April 28th, and it is about to be completed.
Winter Summerland Mini Golf
During the refurbishment, only one course was available at a time, so you couldn’t choose between the Summer or Winter course; you simply had to play the course that was open. But pretty soon, we will once again have choices when it comes to playing golf at Winter Summerland!
The countdown is on.
Rivers of America
In 2024, Disney shocked the theme park world when they announced that a new Cars-based expansion was coming to the Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, replacing the entirety of the Rivers of America, including Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat AKA the Liberty Belle with construction beginning in 2025. Despite the ire of many fans and Disney traditionalists, Disney has now formally announced a closure date for the Rivers and its two attractions.
A Disney World hidden gem is closing this week! This iconic steak house has been serving up juicy steak, cozy vibes, and massive portions since 1995.
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
However, you now have just ONE week to make one last trip here for a delicious meal. Soon, this under-the-radar restaurant will be closing for good to make way for a new restaurant.
With everything going on in Magic Kingdom right now, it’s hard to keep up with progress.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Over in Frontierland, Disney is getting ready to permanently close Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to start work on Piston Peak, a new Cars expansion. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is currently getting a massive refurbishment. In Tomorrowland, Astro Orbiter is getting put back together after a refurbishment. Meanwhile, another ride in Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close in August for a big refurbishment, and we now have a permit that hints at some of the work to be done at this attraction.
Well, it’s really happening, and maybe we have been in denial, but we can’t deny it anymore: Muppets Courtyard is officially going away to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. land.
Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios
In fact, we’ve already had to say goodbye to a few Muppets Courtyard institutions, like Mama Melrose’s. We’ll also soon be saying goodbye to the rest of Muppets Courtyard including PizzeRizzo (okay, so we haven ‘t been kind to PizzeRizzo in the past, but we’ll still miss it). However, the hardest thing for us is going to be bidding farewell to Muppet*Vision 3D, but we’ve got some good news: Disney is giving us an extra hour to do so on its final day.
Muppets fans, the Muppets Courtyard is about to close for good, and we don’t think we are prepared quite yet. Of course, we will be there on its final day! However, the good news is that it is closing to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. themed land that is coming to Hollywood Studios.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
With that being said, you only have a few DAYS left to get your last showing of Muppet*Vision 3D in or grab one more slice of puffy pizza from PizzeRizzo.
A popular Disney World restaurant has reopened, and the shenanigans are back! However, while this restaurant has reopened, there are still numerous closures in Disney World that we want you to know about. We always want to ensure you are as prepared as possible for your Disney World trip!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
That’s why we want to make sure you know about closures that could impact your Disney World vacation! The good news is that Disney often lets us know about closures beforehand. You can’t control or plan for unexpected closures, BUT you can plan ahead for the planned closures at Disney World. Let’s look at which restaurant just reopened, and what closures are happening this week.
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