The Train Is Open, So What's Still Closed in Disney World?

With Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, festive treats, and holiday merchandise, Disney World is set to celebrate the season all week long. But if you’re visiting the parks soon, there are a couple of CLOSURES that you’ll need to watch out for.

Cinderella Castle

Sometimes rides, shows, and other attractions will shut down in Disney World for refurbishments and updates. You’ll want to know about those closures before you leave for your upcoming vacation! So here’s a complete list of the temporary closures in Disney World from December 25th through the 31st.

Magic Kingdom Closures

The Walt Disney World Railroad is FINALLY open in Magic Kingdom, so we’re removing it from our refurbishments list!

We’re So Excited!

Since the train has been closed for so long, we wanted to remind you that it reopened on December 23rd with a few major changes like new narration and a trip through a tunnel by TRON: Lightcycle Run.

Check out the changes made to the Disney World train here.

Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

Tomorrowland has lots of construction projects going on right now. Most of the attention is on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster, but a nearby gift shop is also getting some work done.

Tomorrowland Store

The gift shop at the end of Space Mountain (called Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.) is being refurbished now. Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for this shop yet.

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Over in Fantasyland, Enchanted Tales with Belle is still closed.

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for Enchanted Tales with Belle.

Meet Ariel at Her Grotto

In another part of Fantasyland, Ariel’s Grotto is closed. But remember that you can still see the Little Mermaid (in animatronic form) at the nearby Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid omnimover ride.

Ariel’s Grotto

Disney hasn’t announced when Ariel will return to the character meet-and-greet location.

Pete’s Silly Sideshow

One more character meet-and-greet attraction is closed in Magic Kingdom: Pete’s Silly Sideshow, where guests could previously meet Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy in their circus performer outfits.

Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Disney previously said that the Silly Sideshow would reopen sometime “in the coming months,” and that announcement was made a few months ago. We’re watching in the park for this spot to reopen!

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closures

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

This stage show about The Little Mermaid has been closed for a long time in Hollywood Studios.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Disney hasn’t announced when or if the show will reopen.

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EPCOT Closures

Cool Wash

This little snack kiosk near Test Track has been through a few different renovations. We previously saw a new sign installed that said “Refreshment Station,” but recently we noticed that the sign has been removed.

Where’d the sign go?

Disney may be working on a new plan for the space, so we’ll keep watching for any more updates.

Find out how EPCOT is getting ready for New Year’s Eve.

Disney Water Park Refurbishments

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon closed on November 13th, 2022, and it remains closed now. Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for this water park.

Typhoon Lagoon

In the meantime, you can still visit Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, which reopened (with some updates!) as Typhoon Lagoon closed.

Learn more about the Typhoon Lagoon closure.

Disney Hotel Refurbishments

Pool Closure at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside

The Oak Manor Leisure Pool will be closed at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside.

Oak Manor Pool

This pool was expected to reopen in mid-December (so it should be reopening any day now!), and in the meantime, other pools at this hotel (like the Ol’ Man Island) will remain open.

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Those are all of the closures for Disney World this week! But before you head out the door — do you need a new outfit for your next trip? Check out this Pixar ensemble that’s perfect fora day in Disney World.