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This Disney World Ride Closure STILL Has No End in Sight

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We know that Disney closes rides for refurbishment for good reasons.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Safety is paramount on theme park rides, so regular refurbishments to double-check everything is working properly are very important, plus, a little love and updating go a long way. But sometimes, we have to wonder just what they are doing that takes them SO long and why the ride is closed for many months. One Disney World ride has been closed for five months now, and we’re starting to wonder if there’s an end in sight.

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Heads Up! 2 Disney World Rides Will Remain CLOSED This Week!

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We have been gearing up for summer in Disney World!

Hollywood Studios

Disney announced that several of the attractions currently closed will be reopening sometime this summer! Unfortunately, we still don’t have opening dates. That means, two rides that we are eager to ride will remain closed this week, among several other attractions. 

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A Long-Closed Disney Restaurant Is Getting a NEW Purpose on May 1st

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Each week we bring you the latest closures and refurbishments going on around Disney World.

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Many of these attractions, restaurants, and even entire parks have been closed for an extended period of time with no reopening date in sight. However, while one restaurant has been closed for its intended purpose for several years now, it occasionally reopens as a completely different venue. Now, on May 1st, we’ll once again see it reopen but NOT as a restaurant.

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13 Disney World Attractions Remain Closed This Week

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There are TONS of things to do and see in Disney World!

Cinderella Castle

Each park has lots of rides, shows, dining options, character meet-and-greets, and more. Unfortunately, some of those attractions have to be closed for refurbishment every once in a while. If you take a look at Disney World’s websites or wander around the parks, you’ll notice that 13(!!) attractions will continue to be closed this week!

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2 Rides Will Be Closed ALL WEEK in Disney World

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We go to Disney World for the food, but the rides are definitely up there on our list of things to do!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Jumping on a fun roller coaster or flying through the galaxy are great ways to spend our days in the parks. Unfortunately, there are two rides in Disney World that we still can’t ride! Hopefully, they will both be opening soon. Let’s take a look at these two closed rides and everything else that is unavailable due to refurbishments this coming week.

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A POPULAR Restaurant Finally Reopens This Week in Disney World

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We have exciting food news for you all this week!

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A popular Disney World restaurant that has been closed since 2020 is finally reopening this week! We can’t wait to dive into the new offerings that will be served at this adorable and delicious dining location. You’ll get to dine with characters and even try a beloved soup (yep, a soup!). Even though this restaurant is opening once again, there are still lots of attractions closed in Disney World. Let’s take a look at everything closed for refurbishment this coming week.

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Frontierland Has Entered a New Era Thanks to These 4 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure CHANGES in Disney World

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Can you believe it is already April?!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

That means that we’re inching closer and closer to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Country Bear Jamboree re-opening! Disney hasn’t announced an opening date for either of these attractions, but we’ve been noticing some big changes over at the Frontierland ride! Let’s check them out and see what else will remain closed this week.

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Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2024

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Disney is a magical place for many reasons — the views, the nostalgia, and, of course, the food! However, for many of us, the most exciting part of Disney — like any other theme park — are the rides and attractions!

Mine Train!

Lots of new and exciting things are coming to Disney in 2024, and we know many of you are planning your trip around those opening dates. However, be careful, because there’s something else you should be wary of when planning your trip.

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Yep, We’re Actually Celebrating the Return of a BRIDGE in Magic Kingdom

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It has been a very long time since we could bound across the wobbly barrel bridge in Magic Kingdom.

The barrel bridge has been closed for a WHILE

You might be wondering why we care so much about a small bridge in Magic Kingdom. Well, frankly, we care about EVERYTHING in Disney World, even a small bridge on Tom Sawyer Island. And that is why we’re here to tell you some exciting news about the bridge, along with more Disney World closures. Come with us to see what will be closed in Disney World this coming week!

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A Disney World Water Park Finally REOPENS This Week!

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We have BIG Disney water park news!

Typhoon Lagoon

One water park is reopening this week while another is closing. These two water parks frequently flip flop being open and closed for refurbishment. Is your favorite Disney World water opening or closing this week? Let’s find out!

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