Disney CHANGES Reopening Timeline for LONG-AWAITED Hollywood Studios Attraction

We’ve been waiting for YEARS for Disney World to do SOMETHING with an abandoned building at Hollywood Studios.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

The Voyage of the Little Mermaid closed with the rest of the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it did not reopen when everything else became available again. Then, earlier in 2024, Disney announced that a new The Little Mermaid show would be taking its place in the fall of 2024. However, that timeline has now recently been changed! This show will continue to be closed with several other Disney World attractions this coming week.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Voyage of the Little Mermaid is currently closed in Disney World. But we recently spotted some construction walls up at the building along with a new permit recently filed!

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Disney is going to introduce a new, updated show in this spot, though it will still be themed to the animated movie The Little Mermaid! The new show will be called “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure,” and it is now coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025.

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Disney still hasn’t announced an official opening date for the new show, but it has been postponed from its Fall 2024 opening timeline. It will be a “fully reimagined theatrical production inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic.”

For other closures around Disney World from October 19th through October 24th, keep reading below!

Magic Kingdom

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade

We had to say goodbye to an opening day attraction on June 23rd.

The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is closed

The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade was around for generations and provided simple fun to all who played. Now, the attraction has closed to make room for a new Disney Vacation Club lounge. This lounge will be the third in Disney World, joining one in EPCOT and one at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney has not yet announced when the new lounge will open.

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Tomorrowland Terrace

Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick-service restaurant that has been closed since the 2020 pandemic-related closures, but even before that, this spot was only occasionally open.

Tomorrowland Terrace

Once in a while, you’ll see the dining room open as a rest area (and it’s still being used for the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties), but it’s usually all roped off and empty.

Fireworks Dessert Parties at Tomorrowland Terrace

Disney hasn’t announced when this spot could finally reopen, but we’ll be watching for updates. If you’re looking for a nice spot to hang out in Disney World and sit down for a rest, this could be it!

EPCOT

Test Track

Test Track closed on June 17th, and Disney is giving this ride a BIG makeover!

Test Track concept art ©Disney

Disney has shared that the new version of Test Track will take inspiration from the old ride, World of Motion, that was originally there when the park opened in 1982. Disney recently shared more details at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, including an opening timeline! We’ll be able to ride Test Trace once again in 2025.

Restaurant Marrakesh

Restaurant Marrakesh is currently closed as a dining location in the Morocco pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase, and there’s no word yet on when the restaurant could fully reopen.

Restaurant Marrakesh

However, it is currently open as the Florida Blue Lounge during the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. So, if you’re in the Morocco Pavilion, check it out to see if it’s open. We’re watching for updates on when the full restaurant could reopen!

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Hollywood Studios

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

The Cars-themed show featuring Lighting McQueen permanently closed on October 8th, 2024, to make way for a brand new villains show.

The area around Sunset Showcase is now roped off!

The show was previously housed in the Sunset Showcase building, but the last day for guests to enjoy it was October 7th. The new villains show is supposed to debut in the summer of 2025! We’re watching for more details about the new show.

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Blizzard Beach

Blizzard Beach closed for refurbishment on March 17th.

Blizzard Beach

While Blizzard Beach is closed, Typhoon Lagoon is currently open. The two water parks often rotate off and on for being open. And recently, Disney announced that Blizzard Beach will be reopening on November 4th, when Typhoon Lagoon will close!

Click here to learn all about Blizzard Beach

Disney World Hotels

Everything POP Shopping & Dining — Disney’s Pop Century Resort

The Everything Pop Food Court will continue its refurbishment for the time being.

Everything Pop seating

Since July 29th, Everything Pop has been getting some work done. The refurbishment was supposed to end on September 29th. However, Disney updated the refurbishment timeline to extend it to November. This means the food court should have been back to full and normal operation, but that’s not the case. However, we did stop by and noticed a few updates — it’s looking really good so far! Guests can grab food at several counters and on mobile order, as well as use the limited seating while work is being done.

World Premiere Food Court — Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

The World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort has been undergoing refurbishment since July.

World Premiere Food Court

This food court closed for refurbishment on July 1st and was set to reopen on July 31st. However, a change on the Disney World website and speaking with Cast Members has indicated that did not happen. Disney has recently updated the website to say it won’t open until mid-October. While it has been getting a face-lift, guests have been able to mobile order from a limited menu on the Disney World app, and seating in the food court is still available.