Don’t Let Closures Surprise You – Here Is Everything CLOSED in Disney World Next Week

There is a lot of construction happening at Disney World right now, and while it means we are preparing for lots of new experiences, it can be frustrating when your favorite attraction or restaurant is closed.

There are lots of construction walls in Disney World right now!

Construction walls are up around parts of DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Astro Orbiter is missing in Magic Kingdom, and Test Track is behind construction walls in EPCOT. We don’t want you to speedwalk over to your favorite spot only to find it closed.

We are here to help, and if you are heading to Disney World this week, you need to keep reading. We are covering everything that will be closed in Disney World this week, so let’s take a look!

Magic Kingdom

Dumbo the Flying Elephant — Indoor Playground

Beginning on February 24th, the indoor children’s playground in the Dumbo the Flying Elephant queue closed for refurbishment. The attraction itself remains open and available; only the indoor playground is closed.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

The playground is expected to reopen in Spring 2025. The good news is that the attraction is still open, so you won’t have to worry about disappointing any kiddos or kids at heart!

The Hall of Presidents

The Hall of Presidents closed on January 20th and will reopen later in 2025.

Hall of Presidents

This attraction, which is located in Liberty Square, was an opening day attraction in Magic Kingdom and has been receiving updates every time a new U.S. President is elected. We will keep you updated once a reopening date has been announced!

Astro Orbiter

On January 13th, Astro Orbiter closed at Magic Kingdom. The exciting, up-in-the-air ride will be closed until this coming summer. While Disney hasn’t given a specified date, we’ll be watching for updates!

Astro Orbiter’s current state

During the refurbishment, the ride itself has been removed from Magic Kingdom and will be refurbished offsite. So, if you are in Magic Kingdom this week, you will notice something big missing in Tomorrowland! However, Disney recently filed a permit that might mean we will see the attraction be put back together soon.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

The “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” officially closed for at least a year on January 6th!

Big Thunder Mountain Construction

The ride is undergoing maintenance, and a “little bit of new magic” is being added to the popular Magic Kingdom ride. It will reopen sometime in 2026!

Tomorrowland Terrace

Tomorrowland Terrace is a restaurant in Magic Kingdom that was usually only 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, where you can grab all-you-can-eat treats. You must reserve your spot at these parties in advance, and they can sell out. Unfortunately, there’s no word on when the restaurant itself might serve food again.

Tortuga Tavern

Tortuga Tavern is also a seasonal restaurant, just like Tomorrowland Terrace. It hasn’t been as long since we saw this restaurant open, but it has still been a bit. It was most recently used as a cookie distribution location during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Tortuga Tavern

We had seen shrubs around the restaurant as they worked on the ground, but now the shrubs have been removed, and all the seating areas are open. When we stopped by recently, we spotted sauces out, so maybe we might see this restaurant open again soon.

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EPCOT

Test Track

Test Track closed on June 17th for reimagining! Disney released more details and announced that the ride will reopen in the late summer of 2025!

Test Track

We know that the ride will continue to be a partnership with General Motors and that they will be taking some inspiration from the original ride, World of Motion. Disney recently released a look at the new Test Track car design, and we are getting more excited for the reopening. We can’t wait to see what the reimagined Test Track holds for riders!

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.

Restaurant Marrakesh

You can grab some snacks and sit in the air conditioning here while it’s available as a lounge. However, we’re still waiting for the full dining experience to return to this restaurant.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It’s Tough to Be a Bug

It’s Tough to Be a Bug has closed for good to make way for the new show, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” It’s Tough to Be a Bug was a long-running show housed within the Tree of Life that takes you on an adventure with the characters of A Bug’s Life.

It’s Tough To Be A Bug

However, It’s Tough to Be a Bug in Disney’s Animal Kingdom officially closed forever on March 17th. This show is a divisive attraction in Animal Kingdom, as many people did not like it. However, we already know that the new Zootopia show will replace it, and that show is expected to debut in the winter of 2025.

TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun Games

The first round of closures began in DinoLand, U.S.A., on January 13th, 2025. TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun Games were permanently closed, and construction walls were put up. Almost all of the buildings and decorations have now been removed. Animal Kingdom’s new land, Tropical Americas-themed, called Pueblo Esperanza, will be replacing DinoLand, U.S.A.

Concept art on the construction walls

While part of DinoLand, U.S.A. has closed, Dinosaur, The Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, and the snack stands remain open. Disney hasn’t announced an official closing date for the remaining areas. However, they have stated that “2025 is your year to visit before it goes extinct!” So, we are thinking these areas are expected to remain open through 2025.

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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, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, will be replacing the Cars-themed attraction in the summer of 2025. This week we finally learned the official opening date of the show! Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will debut on May 27th, 2025. 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, 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. We recently learned that the new show will be debuting on May 27th, 2025! The Voyage of the Little Mermaid marquee has been removed from the building, so we are excited to see the new sign.

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Disney Springs

Starbucks on the West Side

The Starbucks location on the West Side of Disney Springs is temporarily closed for refurbishment. The location closed on March 3rd, 2025, and is expected to reopen in Spring 2025.

Starbucks is temporarily closed

The good news is that the Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace is still open, so you can still get your Starbucks fix in Disney Springs!

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Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach swap being open throughout the year. Blizzard Beach is currently open, and Typhoon Lagoon is closed for refurbishment.

Typhoon Lagoon

If you’re hoping to enjoy a water park throughout the winter, you’ll need to head to Blizzard Beach. Typhoon Lagoon will reopen on May 1st, 2025, and Blizzard Beach will close for a short time. We recently learned that BOTH Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open at the same time from May 21st through September 7th, 2025.

Learn more about Blizzard Beach here!

Disney World Hotels

Jellyrolls — Disney’s BoardWalk

The popular dueling piano bar, Jellyrolls, closed for good at Disney’s BoardWalk on April 19th. Jellyrolls had its final farewell performance and has closed its doors. However, it isn’t the end for Jellyrolls, as the bar has announced it is “making a move.”

Jellyrolls

We don’t know where or when, but we can’t wait to learn more about Jellyrolls’ future. Of course, we will keep you updated as we learn more about its future.

Stormalong Bay — Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Stormalong Bay is closed from January through June 2025 for refurbishment. When we stopped by recently, we could see lots of work going on at the pool area!

Stormalong Bay Construction

The pool, lazy river, and pirate ship slide are all closed to guests, along with Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Grill and Bar. If you’re staying at one of these two hotels, you can enjoy one of the three leisure pools instead! There are two leisure pools at the Beach Club and one at the Yacht Club.

Merchandise Locations — Disney’s BoardWalk

Merchandise locations along Disney’s BoardWalk will be refurbished in phases through May 2025. There will be two merchandise locations available throughout the refurbishment.

Disney’s Boardwalk

Currently, the Character Carnival is closed after finishing work on the Screen Door General Store. While Character Carnival is closed, you can still shop at Screen Door General Store or Thimbles & Threads.