A Popular Magic Kingdom Coaster Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week

Are you visiting Disney World this week? Then you’ll need to know what’s going to be closed at the parks and hotels!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

A few major rides are going to be closed, including one of the most popular coasters in Magic Kingdom. Here’s a complete list of the temporary closures in Disney World from January 8th through the 14th.

Magic Kingdom Closures

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed this week from January 9th through the 13th. Disney’s website shows that it will reopen on the 14th.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

If you’re visiting the parks this week, make sure you plan around this closure!

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 Light & Power Co.

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 this character meet-and-greet attraction.

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 remains empty

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.

Poor little Cool Wash

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

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments

Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids will be closed in Animal Kingdom starting on January 9th.

Kali River Rapids

Disney hasn’t announced when this water attraction will reopen.

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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.

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 Figment-themed ensemble that’s perfect for a day in EPCOT.