Why do rides go down at Disney?

There are sensors in place, so if one element doesn't work, it's immediately flagged so engineers can come to work their Disney magic. Common cases include ride vehicle malfunctions (which are infamous on rides like Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland).



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There are sensors in place, so if one element doesn't work, it's immediately flagged so engineers can come to work their Disney magic. Common cases include ride vehicle malfunctions (which are infamous on rides like Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland).

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Disneyland closes rides throughout the year to allow for refurbishment. Sadly this means that sometimes our favorite rides, entertainment and restaurants require brief closures to keep things sparkling for guests.

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The safety systems of the Indiana Jones Adventure are very sensitive and can lead to a ride stop several times in a day, leaving guests to believe that the attraction broke down.

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Magic Kingdom Refurbishments and Closures Magic Kingdom has already seen a few changes in 2023, with a couple more still to come. On January 22, Splash Mountain permanently closed as the ride began its reimagining into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The new Princess and the Frog-themed attraction will open in late 2024.

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Attractions close for routine maintenance, safety upgrades, improvements, and reimaginings. (Updated November 8, 2023.) While no one wants attraction downtime during their trip to Walt Disney World, refurbishments are necessary to keep the rides looking good (and safe!) for future visitors.

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The ride that broke down the most in all of Disney World in 2022 is… Rise of the Resistance! This ride is notorious for constantly breaking down so it's no surprise that the ride tops the list this year. This Hollywood Studios ride closed a grand total of 580 times over 302 days.

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In my experience, most of these unscheduled closures are quite brief, perhaps less than an hour or so. The actual offline time may vary depending on the reason for the closure and the restart procedures required for the specific attraction. Attractions that are closed for refurbishment are receiving pre-scheduled TLC.

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Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has attracted attention in recent months, and not for positive reasons. Declining foot traffic at its theme parks, fewer Disney+ subscribers, numerous money-losing films, and uncertainty about the direction of many of its franchises are just a few of its problems.

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Disneyland's Space Mountain will be closed for a lengthy refurbishment next month. The closure begins September 18, 2023, and will last through mid-Fall 2023. Disney has yet to announce the scope of the work, and if it will involve any changes to the ride experience.

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While Disney could pick up and move some of its businesses from Orlando to another state, Disney World and its other theme parks aren't going anywhere. Moving all the infrastructure, including hotels, restaurants and shops as well as transportation to move guests around, just wouldn't be feasible.

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Opening on March 18, 1967, the Disneyland version of Pirates of the Caribbean was the last ride that Walt Disney himself participated in designing, debuting three months after his death.

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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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Disneyland temporarily closes Space Mountain for refurbishment.

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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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