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Disneyland is a busy bee these days!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
The original Disney theme park is wrapping up its 70th Anniversary celebration while preparing for a Halloween takeover that starts next month. Speaking of August, two new closures are coming to Disneyland next month.
We cover Disney parks heavily here at DFB, but we like to keep up with news from theme parks around the world as well.
©Hershey Park
There are so many fun experiences you can check out if you’re a theme park fan, and one of them resides in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Hersheypark has been around for 120 years and has seen some significant changes during that time, but now, it’s about to close a popular ride.
There is nothing worse than finding out your favorite attraction is closed for refurbishment just as you walk up to ride it. We always want you to be aware of any upcoming ride closures. So, if you’re planning a trip to Disneyland this summer, you’ve got to heed this warning!
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Several popular attractions are closing (or have already closed) for refurbishment. We always let you know when a ride is set to close, but it also helps to check the online refurbishment calendar before your trip. However, we’re here to warn you about another new ride closure that has been added to the list!
One of Disneyland’s oldest attractions, which it predates the park itself, is seemingly set to close for refurbishment in a few weeks.
King Arthur Carrousel
According to Disneyland’s operational calendar, King Arthur Carrousel — which sits at the center of the park’s Fantasyland just behind Sleeping Beauty Castle — is set to close beginning July 6th, with a final day of operations scheduled for July 5th, the cap of the busy Fourth of July Weekend.
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Things are almost ALWAYS changing in Disney World! Lately, it feels like the parks are entirely new places thanks to updates like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters Inc. Land, and more.
In fact, we’re just a few days away from a MAJOR day in the parks with so many new attractions, entertainment options, and more. Ahead of the big changes, Disney has been dropping teasers and previews that have us ridiculously excited for what’s to come. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news!
Today is a big day at Disney World, because EPCOT will look totally different soon with the closure of a popular attraction.
Soarin’ Around the World
Soarin’ Around the World is officially closed at EPCOT! But don’t worry, it’s because a NEW version of the ride is coming soon.
A massive change is coming to EPCOT in a few weeks!
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
An ultra-popular ride will close and be replaced with a brand-new version of the attraction on May 26th, and we’ve got all the details you need to know!
It’s no secret that multiple areas of Magic Kingdom are under construction right now.
Yikes!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad JUST reopened after a 16-month-long refurbishment, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopened earlier this year, but construction walls are still up around the soon-to-be Villains Land and Piston Peak. As if that wasn’t enough, a few weeks ago, a massive scrim went up around Haunted Mansion, most likely to work on an exterior refurbishment for the ride, and while it’s not the prettiest, it didn’t affect the inner workings of the ride. That was…until two days ago.
Some Disney ride closures just hit harder than others.
The ride
A few months ago, Disney fans were mourning the loss of DINOSAUR in Animal Kingdom, and that created a massive hullabaloo. But you know what deserves even more of a sendoff? Aquatopia is closing at Tokyo DisneySea, and we are distraught!
The international Disney Parks have some truly unique attractions!
Aquatopia
One of the most interesting parks to visit is Tokyo DisneySea, which has some incredibly creative and original attractions and lands. One of those rides is located in Port Discovery, and we just learned that it will be closing permanently.
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