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LIVE Look at Disney World Crowds on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s LAST Day Before Lengthy Closure

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A lot of BIG things are happening in Disney World in 2025.

Frontierland sign

Dinoland, U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom will begin its phased closure to make way for a NEW land, Pueblo Esperanza. We expect to see construction start SOON at the Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios, which will be converted into a Monsters, Inc. land. In Magic Kingdom, Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America will soon be under construction for a new Cars expansion in Frontierland. However, something BIG is happening TOMORROW in Magic Kingdom, too: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closing for at least a year. So we’re checking it out today to see what crowds are like.

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🚨 RED ALERT: 3 (!!) Disney World Rides Will Temporarily CLOSE on January 6th 🚨

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January 6th is a BIG day for Disney World.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Unfortunately, we’re not looking forward to this day for anything opening, but the exact opposite. THREE popular Disney World rides will be closing for varying amounts of time for refurbishments. We’ll be getting a bit of new magic on one, while the other two will likely just see routine maintenance during their closures.

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NEW Permit Hints at REOPENING Timeline for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World

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We are nearing the closing date of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for its extended refurbishment closure at Magic Kingdom!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the massive construction crane

The popular roller coaster will close on January 6th and is set to reopen again in 2026. Disney hasn’t provided an official opening date but has only stated, “The attraction will reopen with a little bit of new magic in 2026.” However, we may have found a clue about a more concrete timeline.

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As Christmas Crowds Go Home, We Guarantee the Wait for ONE Magic Kingdom Ride Will Get LONGER Next Week

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Crowds are certainly HIGH around Disney World right now, thanks to holiday vacationers and people preparing to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Disney World. We don’t foresee that changing any time soon.

Magic Kingdom Crowds

This is typically one of, if not THE busiest time of year in Disney World. Many attractions reach hours-long waits that we don’t see any other time of year. You’re shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of strangers, and stress levels are at an all-time high. However, even as these crowds start to dissipate at the end of next week, we know wait times for this one attraction will stay high — here’s why.

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The BEST Pool in Disney World Is Closing For a Lengthy Refurbishment Next Month!

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Swimming in Disney World may not be your first priority during the winter months of the year when it’s chillier, but come spring, summer, and fall, it’s a great way to keep cool on your resort day or take a quick dip when you get back from a long day at the parks.

Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club

There are a lot of fantastic pools around Disney World, but one that’s considered to the best of the best is Stormalong Bay Pool at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. Yes, both resorts share the pool, but it’s certainly big enough! This pool features incredible amenities like a sand pool bottom, a waterslide, and so much more. However, if you’re planning to visit in 2025, there’s something you need to know — it’s going to be CLOSED for half the year!

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We’re STILL Waiting for This Insanely Long Disney World Restaurant Refurbishment to End

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A Disney World food court has FINALLY completely reopened!

World Premiere Food Court

We’re so excited to share that World Premiere Food Court is completely done with its refurbishment. This was a multi-month long project that has come to an end with the reopening of Rialto, the coffee and ice cream shop inside the food court. However, while this food court’s refurbishment is over, we’re still waiting for another one to wrap up.

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Disney Confirmed a Popular Bathroom Is Permanently Closing, and We’re Starting to Worry About Another One

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At this point, you’ve probably heard all about the changes that are coming to the Disney parks in 2025 and beyond.

Muppet Courtyard Restrooms

From all the new attractions to entire land re-themes, it feels like the parks are going to be in a constant state of transformation. But you know what? One of the things that we don’t really think about with all these changes are the bathrooms. We just recently came to grips with the fact that Disney confirmed that they will be permanently closing the Muppets Courtyard bathroom with the re-imagining of the area to the new Monsters, Inc. Land. And now, we’re starting to get a little concerned about another fan-favorite bathroom over in Animal Kingdom. Here’s why.

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NEWS: Disney Confirms a Surprising 2-Month Closure Starts in 12 Days in EPCOT

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2025 is going to be a BUSY year for Disney World!

EPCOT

Quite a few rides will be closing in 2025, with a mix of refurbishments and permanent closures due to construction projects. That means you’ve got to check those calendars before your vacation to make sure your favorite attraction is still operating! And now, we can add another ride to the list of those that will be unavailable.

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ALERT! A Disney World Hotel Pool CLOSURE Is Coming to an END

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It might be winter in Florida, but we’re celebrating the reopening of a pool at Disney World!

Port Orleans — French Quarter

A pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort—French Quarter briefly closed, but it is once again open to hotel guests! Not too many people might be going swimming in December, but it’s still good to see these refurbishments come to an end.

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BREAKING: Closure Announced For Yet Another Magic Kingdom Attraction

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Quite a few attractions will be CLOSING in Disney World in 2025.

Magic Kingdom

Some attractions will be closing permanently to make way for other offerings, like Tom Sawyer Island, Liberty Square Riverboat, and TriceraTop Spin. But outside of the permanent closures, there will also be a few attractions that close for refurbishment…and now one has been added to the list!

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