Our favorite Skippers are returning to Magic Kingdom!
That’s right, the Jungle Cruise will be reopening this week in Magic Kingdom, and we couldn’t be happier! We’ve missed those silly Skippers and their famous puns. However, there will still be a few closures to keep an eye out for around Disney World this week.
Jungle Cruise
It’s no joke, the Jungle Cruise closed in Magic Kingdom on August 26th, but now it’s finally reopening!
The ride was scheduled to be temporarily closed until October 18th, but we noticed times appear for it on the website starting on October 16th! We’ve missed this punny ride while it’s closed. But luckily, we’ll be able to hear all our favorite Skipper jokes again soon (two days early, in fact).
Keep scrolling to find out what will continue to be closed during the upcoming week of October 13th through October 20th!
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
The opening day attraction, the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, officially closed on June 23rd.
This closure is to make room for a new DVC lounge that will soon be coming to Frontierland. This will be the third DVC lounge in Disney World, but we don’t have an opening date, yet.
Tomorrowland Terrace
Tomorrowland Terrace is a restaurant in Magic Kingdom that has usually only been open occasionally, generally during particularly busy seasons. However, it’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen this spot open at all.
Currently, it’s only used for Magic Kingdom fireworks dessert parties, and there’s no word on when it might serve food again.
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EPCOT
Test Track
Test Track closed on June 17th and we don’t have any information about its reopening date or timeline yet. The ride is being reimagined! Disney recently released more details and announced that the ride will reopen in 2025!
We know that the ride will continue to be a partnership with Chevrolet and that they will be taking some inspiration from the original ride World of Motion.
Restaurant Marrakesh
Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco pavilion of World Showcase is closed as the restaurant it used to be. From time-to-time, Disney will reopen it as a lounge, and now it being used as the Florida Blue Lounge for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival!
However, we’re still waiting for the full dining experience to return to this restaurant.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
The Voyage of the Little Mermaid as we know it will NOT return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s closed now, and Disney has confirmed that this show has permanently closed to make way for an updated version.
“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure”, an all-new stage show, will replace the show in the Animation Courtyard theater in Fall 2024.
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy has been inside the Sunset Showcase building for years, but sadly it has now permanently closed.
Disney announced that a new villains show will be replacing the Cars-themed attraction in the summer of 2025. While we don’t have a lot of details about this new entertainment, we are looking forward to some Disney Villains in Hollywood Studios!
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Everything Pop Food Court — Pop Century Resort
Everything Pop Food Court is a surprisingly great place to grab a bite of food if you’re staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
This food court has been under construction since July 29th, and it was supposed to reopen to its full capacity on September 29th! However, the refurbishment has been extended until November 30th. On a positive note, though, the areas that were closed off are now open and looking fantastic, while the areas that were open are now closed off for their updates.
World Premiere Food Court — All-Star Movies Resort
The World Premiere Food Court was supposed to officially reopen on July 31st, however that was not the case.
Disney recently updated its website to say that the refurbishment will be ongoing until mid-October. Throughout this refurbishment the restaurant hasn’t been totally closed! You can still use mobile order to choose food items off a limited menu and seating is available at the food court and at the arcade. We’ll keep you posted on its full reopening!
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Blizzard Beach
Typhoon Lagoon was closed for several months but finally opened on March 17th, 2024! Woo hoo!
However, on that same day (March 17th) Blizzard Beach closed for refurbishments. But now we know when Blizzard Beach will be reopening! The two will flip-flop again on November 4th when Blizzard Beach reopens and Typhoon Lagoon closes for the winter season.
You have a couple more months to enjoy Typhoon Lagoon before it closes and Blizzard Beach opens once again!
Learn more about Typhoon Lagoon here!
Those are all of the closures for Disney World this week! Stay tuned to AllEars for more of the latest news from Disney World.
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