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Why are so many rides temporarily closed at Disney?

These attractions and rides usually close seasonally at Disneyland for refurbishments and holiday overlays. The estimated dates on this Disneyland refurbishment schedule are based on past ride closures. We'll always post the specific dates when we receive them under Disneyland ride refurbishments.



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Some rides tend to go down more than others, but you also have to consider ride closures associated with bad weather — basically, all outdoor rides are shut down in that case. Sometimes, rides just have technical issues that will result in a closure, but whatever the case, it can upend your plans for the day.

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Some rides tend to go down more than others, but you also have to consider ride closures associated with bad weather — basically, all outdoor rides are shut down in that case. Sometimes, rides just have technical issues that will result in a closure, but whatever the case, it can upend your plans for the day.

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Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2023
  • Mine Train!
  • Splash Mountain.
  • Merida meets at the Gazebo now.
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park.


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The Pirates attraction will reopen on June 30, 2023, for fans to enjoy. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly on this renovation, and fans can get back to enjoying this iconic ride soon.

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The closing of the 30-year-old ride — which Princess Diana visited in 1993 — follows years of calls for change because it features several characters from Disney's 1946 film Song of the South, which featured racist stereotypes.

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Space Mountain will be closed for refurbishment, beginning September 18, 2023, and will reopen October 27, 2023.

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Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World will be closing for a brief annual refurbishment in early 2024. The gondola transportation system will be closed January 16 through January 21 2024.

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The Resort's version of Tower of Terror will be closing on July 1, 2023, for a refurbishment.

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Because of that, Disney announced they will be closing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge permanently. Galaxy's Edge is a themed land located in both California and Florida. It's an immersive Star Wars experience with rides, shops, and restaurants designed to make guests feel like they are on the planet of Batuu.

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Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain creatures sang their last notes in January of 2023, and Disneyland's on May 31, 2023. Now, the ride has closed its doors forever. The brand new ride replacing it, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, is inspired by Tiana, the radiant star of the 2009 animated hit The Princess and the Frog.

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They will be closing Pirates of The Caribbean at Disney World and Disneyland in 2023 to make way for Jake and The Never Land Pirates Adventure. The attraction will use the same boats and track as Pirates of The Caribbean, however all of the characters and scenes will be updated.

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Back in 2023, Disney announced during Star Wars Celebration that there would be more stories and characters and all new adventures coming to Star Tours in 2024. And now we know at least one of those new stories and characters will be Ahsoka, as seen in the new Disney+ series bearing the same name.

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  • EPCOT Forever – Last performance on December 4, 2023.
  • Harmonious – Permanently Ended.
  • Luminous: The Symphony of Us – Debuts on December 5, 2023.
  • Moana's Journey of Water – Now open!
  • World Celebration – Opens in December 2023.


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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are: March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter) May 26 – August 13. November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week) December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)

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While you might want to explore this park with a cold beverage in hand, unlike the other Disney parks in Florida, you can't walk around outside with alcohol at Magic Kingdom.

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