Yep, We're Actually Celebrating the Return of a TREEHOUSE in Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom

Big and small occasions are worthy of being celebrated if you’re at Disney World. Disney hands out “I’m Celebrating” pins to guests for pretty much any reason, and this week, we’re going to have to grab one to celebrate this small update at Magic Kingdom! Will you also be celebrating the return of a special treehouse at the Most Magical Place on Earth? Catch us climbing all over this tree this week.

Swiss Family Treehouse

The Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom is based on the classic movie Swiss Family Robinson and is a fun tree-climbing experience at the park.

Swiss Family Treehouse construction

This attraction has been undergoing a month-long refurbishment that started on November 18th, but it is officially ending later this week, December 20th! If you and your kiddos are looking for a place to climb around, head over to this treehouse starting on the 20th.

We’re excited about this reopening, but other attractions are still closed at Disney World. Keep reading to find out what will remain closed the week of December 14th through December 21st!

Magic Kingdom

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade

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

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade

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!

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EPCOT

Test Track

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

Construction at Test Track November 28th

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 shared more details at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, and an updated opening timeline was just announced! We’ll be able to ride Test Track once again in late summer 2025.

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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.

Sunset Showcase

The Cars 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 always watching for more details about the new show, and we recently spotted a casting call for Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent!

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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 filed!

Voyage of the Little Mermaid will soon become “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure”

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.

The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure

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.”

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Typhoon Lagoon

Blizzard Beach officially welcomed guests back on November 4th! That same day, Typhoon Lagoon closed its gates for the season.

Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon will likely be closed throughout the winter until sometime in the spring. Disney has been having one water park open at a time seasonally since 2020. In the meantime, you can enjoy the slopes at Blizzard Beach this winter!

Click here to learn all about Blizzard Beach

Disney World Hotels

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. Currently, the Disney World website only lists the Rialto coffee shop as being closed for refurbishment until the end of December 2024.

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

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

One section of the food court is still under construction

Since July 29th, Everything Pop has been getting some work done. The refurbishment was supposed to end on September 29th. However, it was extended to November 30th, and now it has been extended AGAIN until April 2025. The new extension only notes that the coffee shop is still closed. We recently visited the food court, and it’s looking great! There is far less construction, and almost everything is open and available again. This is a big improvement, and it’s great that people staying here have most dining shopping options available to them once again.

Disney’s BoardWalk Resort

The Inn Leisure Pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort is currently closed for refurbishment!

Construction at the Inn Leisure Pool

This closure is expected to last until late December, but in the meantime, you can swim in one of the other two pools at this hotel, the Luna Park Pool or the Villas Leisure Pool.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter

The Doubloon Lagoon Pool is closing this week!

Doubloon Lagoon at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter

Luckily, it will only be closed for a few days. From December 16th through December 21st, guests will need to check out one of the leisure pools or the Port Orleans Resort — Riverside pool, while Doubloon Lagoon Pool is temporarily closed.