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We always want to ensure that you are prepared for your Disney World vacation, and a huge part of that is keeping you up to date on the latest Disney World happenings.
EPCOT
We are always updating you on the latest Disney World news and closures, and this week, we have some exciting news to share. Two Disney World attractions are reopening, and we are so excited!
Choosing to stay at a Disney World hotel provides numerous perks that can help make your vacation better! You can take advantage of a complimentary day at a Disney World water park on your check-in day, enjoy extra time in the park with Early Entry, get free parking at the theme parks, and utilize free Disney transportation.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
In addition to all of the perks, Disney World hotels offer a variety of amenities, including dining and shopping options and pools. It feels wonderful to take a dip in the pool after a long day at the theme parks. While several hotels are still undergoing pool refurbishments, one hotel’s pool has finally been reopened!
Staying at Disney World hotels provides numerous perks that can help make your vacation better! For example, you can take advantage of a complimentary day at a Disney World water park on your check-in day, enjoy extra time in the park with Early Entry, and get free parking at the theme parks.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Another big perk is taking advantage of complimentary Disney World transportation. This transportation can pretty much get you anywhere you want to go on Disney World property and includes a network of boats, buses, monorails, and the Skyliner. However, one Disney World hotel’s transportation options have decreased.
A lot is coming to Disney World in the upcoming years! Some things, such as the Pirates of the Caribbean lounge, the reopening of Test Track, and the new DVC lounge, will be coming in 2025!
Test Track
We will need to wait a bit for others, such as the new Tropical Americas-themed land, Pueblo Esperanza, and the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. However, we spotted some exciting news this week about two attractions that are currently closed in Disney World!
It seems to be the time for construction in Disney World! There are lots of construction walls all over Disney World, including in the closed area of DinoLand U.S.A.
This just doesn’t feel right!
The DinoLand U.S.A. closures began on January 13th, 2025, with the closures of TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun Game. We were sad when the construction walls went up, and we are also feeling some type of way seeing the progress on TriceraTop Spin.
A NEW Disney World hotel location has been added to the list of closures.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
The list of closures has been growing recently, including the addition of many attractions and numerous hotel pools that closed in January. Well, another Disney World hotel location is joining the list of closures this week!
Several Disney World attractions remain closed this week at the parks, but some favorite areas to lounge at several hotels are also unavailable to guests.
Stormalong Bay
This week, four hotel pools and two hotel pool bars will be closed for refurbishment. These seasonal closures don’t usually last long, and they will most likely be reopened by the spring and summer. You can find out which hotel pools and park attractions will be closed this week below!
Magic Kingdom currently has several attractions closed, and another is set to close this week.
The seal of the United States
While Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Astro Orbiters previously closed, the Hall of Presidents will also be closing soon with more attraction closures on the way. Other parks and hotels will also have closures this week, to find out what will be closed during your trip to Disney World this week, keep reading!
Ride closures happen all the time at Disney World, but occasionally restaurants will close as well to be refurbished.
Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace character breakfast
We’ve most recently seen hotel food courts close for remodeling, but now a signature dining location will be closing for about two weeks. This restaurant offers a character breakfast and a signature dining dinner. Keep reading below to find out which restaurant is closing and what other Disney World attractions will remain closed this week!
January 6th is a BIG day for Disney World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Unfortunately, we’re not looking forward to this day for anything opening, but the exact opposite. THREE popular Disney World rides will be closing for varying amounts of time for refurbishments. We’ll be getting a bit of new magic on one, while the other two will likely just see routine maintenance during their closures.
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