There’s a lot to do in Disney World this week, especially since the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts just started last week!

However, there are also a few things you CAN’T do at the Disney World parks, because a few major rides and attractions are going to be closed. Here’s a complete list of the temporary closures in Disney World from January 15th through the 21st.
Magic Kingdom Closures
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad finally reopened on January 14th, but a few other attractions remain closed in this park.
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 closed in Animal Kingdom on January 9th, and it’s going to remain closed throughout this week.

Disney hasn’t announced when this water attraction will reopen, but for now it’s scheduled to be closed through early March at least.
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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.

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.
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