I’m a Disney World Expert — Here’s Why I’m SKIPPING This Park Until 2025

I may not live in Florida, but I travel to Disney World all the time!

Disney’s Blizzard Beach

When my family and I visit Disney World, we always plan in at least one water park day. It’s a great way to relax, soak up some sun, and let our feet relax from all the walking in the other parks. I’m especially a big fan of Blizzard Beach, and while it’s finally reopening this week, here’s why I’m not going to visit it until 2025!

Blizzard Beach

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach swap being open throughout the year. While Typhoon Lagoon was open this past spring and summer, it’s about to be Blizzard Beach’s turn!

Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach

The two water parks will flip-flop again on November 4th when Blizzard Beach reopens and Typhoon Lagoon closes for the winter season. But even though Blizzard Beach is reopening and it’s my personal favorite of the two water parks, I won’t go there until 2025 so I can get in for FREE!

Ski Lift at Blizzard Beach

Starting in January 2025, Disney resort guests will get a free one day pass to the water parks on the day of their check-in. So why pay now to visit Blizzard Beach when it will likely be the water park open when this new perk starts? I can’t wait to visit Blizzard Beach again!

Learn more about Blizzard Beach here!

Even though Blizzard Beach is opening, Typhoon Lagoon is closing. Plus, other attractions and locations will remain closed the week of November 3rd through November 10th. Find out more below!

Magic Kingdom

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade

The opening day attraction, the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, officially closed on June 23rd.

Walls are up around what used to be the Frontierland Shootin’ Archade

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.

Tomorrowland Terrace

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 for reimagining! Disney recently released more details and announced that the ride will reopen in 2025!

Test Track construction

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!

Restaurant Marrakesh

However, we’re still waiting for the full dining experience to return to this restaurant.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

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!

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.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure”, an all-new stage show, will replace the show in the Animation Courtyard theater, however its opening has been pushed to Summer 2025.

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Disney World Hotels

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.

Everything Pop!

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.

World Premiere Food Court

Most recently, Disney updated the website to say that the Rialto Coffee Shop in World Premiere Food Court is the only thing still closed for refurbishment. If you’re staying at All-Star Movies, be sure to check out this food court for your quick-service meals. We’ll keep you posted on its full reopening!