CONFIRMED: Full List of Disney World Ride Closures in Summer 2025

Planning a Disney World trip this summer? Heads up — there are quite a few closures you’ll want to know about before you pack those Minnie ears.

Some rides are getting major upgrades, some are saying goodbye for good, and a few are just taking a little summer break. Let’s get into it!

Animal Kingdom

First up, Animal Kingdom is once again deep in transformation mode.

It’s Tough to Be a Bug – Permanently Closed

If you were hoping to see Flik and friends under the Tree of Life, it’s officially too late. “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” permanently closed this spring. Zootopia: Better Zoogether will be taking over the space. No exact opening date yet, but with Zootopia 2 coming to theaters Thanksgiving weekend, there’s a good chance the new show will open right around then.

TriceraTop Spin – Permanently Closed

TriceraTop Spin has closed for good as construction ramps up for the brand-new Tropical Americas land. Goodbye Dinoland USA, hello (eventually) Encanto vibes.

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom’s got a few heavy-hitters on pause this summer, so make sure you plan around these.

Astro Orbiter – Closed Until Summer 2025

If you’re a fan of spinning high above Tomorrowland, you’ll have to wait just a little longer. Astro Orbiter will stay closed until sometime later this summer.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Closed Until 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is officially closed for a long refurb and won’t be back until 2026. No “wildest ride in the wilderness” for a while.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad construction

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – Closing in August 2025

This one’s still open for now, but heads up: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is closing for major enhancements starting in August. It’ll be down into 2026, so get your galactic hero training in while you still can.

Hall of Presidents – Reopening Date TBD

Per tradition, Hall of Presidents is getting its update to welcome the new President. Disney hasn’t shared an official reopening date yet, but it’ll be back…eventually.

EPCOT

Test Track – Reopens Late Summer 2025

Test Track is getting a full redesign, but the good news is it’s set to reopen late summer 2025. Timing is still vague, so if you’re visiting earlier in the summer, plan to skip it.

Hollywood Studios

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy – Permanently Closed

If you’re a Lightning McQueen fan, sad news: the Racing Academy is permanently closed. In its place, Disney’s bringing the brand-new Villains Unfairly Ever After Show, debuting May 27, 2025. Honestly? We’re hyped for some villain love.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is closed

Blizzard Beach Water Park

Blizzard Beach – Closed May 1–20, 2025

Blizzard Beach will take a short break for refurbishment from May 1st through May 20th. After that, it’ll reopen for the full summer season — and for the first time since 2019, all six Disney World parks (that’s four theme parks and both water parks) will be open at the same time. Huge.

So there you have it! Summer 2025 at Disney World is going to look a little different, but there’s still plenty to get excited about. Whether you’re aiming to catch the new villains show, cool off at the water parks, or just soak up some classic park magic, now you know exactly what’s open (and what’s not).

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