Watch Out for 5 Attraction CLOSURES in Disney World

It’s spring in Orlando, which means that short thunderstorms in the afternoon are very common in Disney World. Because of those storms, we’ve seen lots of rides temporarily close down to keep guests safe during the bad weather. These closures usually only last until the weather clears (which is sometimes a matter of minutes), but some other closures last much longer.

A sea of ponchos

Bad weather isn’t the only reason that a ride may temporarily close in Disney World. Sometimes rides and attractions are shut down as Disney updates them and adds new elements. These closures can last for several weeks or even months. To help you prepare before your next vacation, check out this list of the closures in Disney World from April 16th through the 22nd.

Magic Kingdom Closures

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd, and it’ll remain closed until late 2024.

Lots of scaffolding

Disney is re-theming the ride to give it a Princess and the Frog theme. When it reopens, it’ll be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. On a recent trip, we noticed that the tree stump at the top of this ride has been removed!

It’s gone!

We’ll keep an eye out for more updates.

Learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure here.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closures

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed a while ago for the start of a long refurbishment.

Rock ‘n Roller Coaster

This coaster will likely be closed for at least a few weeks, possibly a few months. Disney announced that it should reopen in the summer of 2023, although they did not provide a specific reopening date. For now, it’s scheduled to be closed at least through mid-June.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

This stage show about The Little Mermaid has been closed for a long time in Hollywood Studios.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Disney hasn’t announced when or if the show will reopen.

One ride at Hollywood Studios is CHANGING soon.

EPCOT Closures

Cool Wash

This little snack kiosk near Test Track has been through a few different renovations. We saw a new sign installed that said “Refreshment Station.”

New sign

Disney may be working on a new plan for the space, so we’ll keep watching for any more updates.

Disney announced the DATES for the 2023 Food & Wine Festival.

Disney Water Park Refurbishments

Disney’s Blizzard Beach

Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has closed for refurbishments. Disney hasn’t announced how long this closure will last.

Blizzard Beach

Typhoon Lagoon — Disney World’s other water park — has reopened.

Learn more about Typhoon Lagoon here.

Those are all of the closures for Disney World this week! But before you head out the door — are you all packed for your trip? Check out these spring park must-haves to make sure you’re ready for the season!