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8 Attractions, a Restaurant, and More Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week

Do you ever wonder how Disney World does it all? Between restaurants, gift shops, rides, shows, character meet-and-greets, and more, there’s a LOT that goes into keeping the theme parks running smoothly.

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In order to keep everything in spit-spot shape, Disney sometimes has to close down attractions for refurbishments. They might touch up the paint, check the safety features, clean various elements, etc. There are a few closures happening next week in the parks, so find out what’s NOT going to be available during your upcoming vacation here! [Read more…]

1 Disney World Attraction Will REOPEN This Week as 8 Others Remain CLOSED

By Sara McOmber 4 Comments

Before you head out on your next Disney World trip, let’s go through the checklist! Hotel reservations? Check. Park Pass Reservations and tickets? Double check. A list of all the best snacks and treats? Oh yeah. So what are you missing?

Ready to go?

You may want to take a look at what’s NOT going to be available in Disney World before you leave for your vacation. That way, you’ll be prepared for the closures and they won’t come as a nasty surprise during the trip. To make that easy for ya, we’ve got a full list of what’s going to be CLOSED at Disney World next week. [Read more…]

7 Disney World Attractions Are CLOSED With No Reopening Date In Sight

By Sara McOmber 8 Comments

Disney World has been BUSY this week with preparations for the Halloween season. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially kicked off on August 12th, and we had a blast bringing you all of the latest updates from the event. We also saw new Halloween merchandise, treats, decorations, and photo ops in Magic Kingdom. But what’s still MISSING from Disney World?

Halloween is here!

Amid all the spooky chaos, there are still some rides and attractions that are unavailable right now. Let’s take a look at everything that’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

7 Long-Term Closures Continue In Disney World Next Week

By Sara McOmber 6 Comments

Do you know what REALLY powers Disney World magic? No, it’s not pixie dust — it’s refurbishments!

Construction walls in EPCOT

OK we know that sounds a bit strange. But it’s kind of true! Disney World is known for being a bright, clean, and fun place to be, and a lot of that is true because the Imagineers are consistently updating, repainting, and generally refurbishing all of the attractions. Unfortunately, that can mean that certain rides, attractions, shops, and hotel amenities are unavailable for a while during those updates. So that you’re prepared before your next trip, here’s a complete list of CLOSURES in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

All the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in August

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Disney World vacations involve a LOT of planning. You need to get park tickets and park pass reservations, decide the best way to travel to the parks, make dining reservations, and choose a hotel. And even once you’ve done all that, you’re STILL not finished!

It takes a lot of planning to get here!

One of the most fun parts about visiting Disney World is going on rides and visiting the various attractions throughout the parks. So it can be very disappointing if you arrive at a certain attraction only to find out that it’s CLOSED. To help you plan for any of these closures, we’ve got a complete list of what’s going to be closed in Disney World in August! [Read more…]

We Can’t Predict the Future…But We DO Know What’ll Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week!

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Minnie ears? Check. Rain gear? Check. Water bottle? Check. Sounds like you’re almost ready for your Disney World trip! But there might be one thing you’re forgetting.

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Disney World is constantly changing, which means that rides, attractions, and hotels are being updated all the time. That also means that sometimes certain areas have to close for a while so that those updates can be made. It can be really sad to finally make it to your favorite attraction, only to realize that it’s not available during your trip! So to help you prepare for your next visit, take a look at everything that won’t be available next week in Disney World. [Read more…]

Don’t Let These Disney World CLOSURES Ruin Your Vacation

By Sara McOmber 1 Comment

There is so much that’s magical about Disney World. Meeting your favorite characters, riding exciting roller coasters, taking that first bite of a DOLE Whip…so many great things to experience. But what about the not-so-magical parts of the parks?

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Unfortunately, you’ll need to plan for a few less-than-magical realities if you’re going to Disney World soon. The weather might not cooperate — it can be very hot one minute and then storming the next. Or maybe a restaurant is out of your favorite snack (in which case, we can recommend a few backup options). And you might encounter some ride and attraction closures during your next visit to the parks. To make sure you don’t get caught off guard, here’s a full list of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

WARNING: 10 Closures Might Impact Your Disney World Vacation

By Sara McOmber 4 Comments

We want to help you have the best Disney World vacation possible, and part of that is knowing how to set your expectations to avoid any disappointing surprises.

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It’s important to address the not-so-magical realities that are bound to come up during a trip, like unplanned expenses, bad weather, and ride closures. To help you prepare, check out our posts on budgeting in Disney World and how to pack for rain in the parks. And for that last issue of ride closures, we’ve got a full list right here of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

Will Fantasmic! Return to Disney World Soon? Here’s What We Know.

By Madison Owens 4 Comments

A LOT of entertainment has returned to Disney World, but some of it is still missing!

Fantasmic! in Hollywood Studios

We’ve seen the return of fireworks shows in some parks, parades, stage shows, theater shows, and more over the past year. But, we still have yet to see the return of some entertainment, like Fantasmic! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show has already returned to Disneyland, so what’s the hold up in Disney World? Let’s talk about it!

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All the Shows and Rides That Are CLOSED In Disney World This Week

By Sara McOmber 2 Comments

Getting ready to head to the Disney World parks? You’ve probably already made dining reservations, secured those park passes, and even started on your packing list. So what are you forgetting?

Let’s go to Disney World!

You might not have thought to see what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World while you’re there. Disney often closes attractions to update them or make changes, and those refurbishments could affect your upcoming trip. See a complete list here of what’s NOT going to be available in Disney World this coming week. [Read more…]

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