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Two Attractions Are Reopening EARLY in Magic Kingdom

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The Rivers of America and the surrounding area has been under a lengthy refurbishment!

Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom

The river was completely drained and construction work was happening on the guide rails for the Liberty Square Riverboat. We also saw work being done on Tom Sawyer Island and the dry riverbed. The river has recently been refilled and we were expecting the attractions to reopen on March 1st, 2021. It seems Disney is a little ahead of schedule and they may open a little early!

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EVERY Disney World Ride, Hotel, Restaurant, and Pool That Will Be CLOSED for Refurb Next Week

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UPDATE: The Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island will now reopen on Friday, February 5th, 2021.

Disney World has a lot of attraction and restaurant closures scheduled in the next few months!

Rivers of America Refurb

Disney World is ramping up to celebrate its 50th anniversary and sprucing up the place a bit. We’re listing every ride, restaurant, and resort that will be closed for refurbishments between February 1st through February 7th, 2021.

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5 Disney World Attractions Remain Closed as a Fan-Favorite Gets Ready to REOPEN

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Disney World will often close attractions, restaurants, or resorts for refurbishments. Some closures are scheduled in advance while others are unexpected and due to maintenance issues or other reasons.

Current View of Harper’s Mill

You won’t always find the closures advertised before your trip so it’s good to stay in the know! We’re here to help you plan ahead by listing all the planned refurbishments for this week. Check out everything this will be closed between January 25th through January 31st!

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A BIG Hotel Project Is Coming and 5 Attractions Are CLOSED for Refurb in Disney World

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Not every Disney World attraction is open 365 days a year! Some are scheduled to close for touch-ups or large construction projects.

Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island Construction

Some refurbishments are scheduled months in advance and others are in need of maintenance. It’s good practice to know what Disney World rides and shows are closed so you can plan ahead! Knowing beforehand allows you to create an itinerary based on what’s closed and what’s open in the theme parks! Let’s take a look at next week’s refurbishment schedule between January 18th through January 24th, 2021. 

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ALL of the Attractions That Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World Next Week

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Planning ahead can help you on your road to a stress-free vacation to Disney World!

Drained Rivers of America

Before heading to the theme parks, it’s helpful to know what attractions are closed. This will help you plan around the closures and ensure you’re not too disappointed when you arrive. We’re back with a refurbishment update to inform you of all the attractions that will be closed for refurb this week. Let’s take a look at the refurb schedule from January 11th through January 17th, 2021.

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4 Disney World Attractions Will Be Closed BUT a Fan-Favorite Will Finally REOPEN Next Week!

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UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover closure has been extended until January 30th, 2021.

Happy New Year, from the DFB team!

Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland

This month is bringing all sorts of updates to the theme parks. Park Hopping is making a comeback (in a totally new way) and the policies for free MagicBands and luggage tags are changing. As always, we want to keep you informed on all the major updates and how they might affect your trip. Those of you visiting Disney World next week will want to prepare by knowing what attractions are closed for refurbishment ahead of time. Let’s recap what rides will be closed between January 4th through January 10th, 2021! [Read more…]

EVERY Attraction That Will Be Closed This Week in Disney World!

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The Christmas rush is almost over and we’re FINALLY heading into the New Year!

Liberty Belle Riverboat at Magic Kingdom

Say goodbye to 2020! (We won’t miss you. Like at all.) You might be welcoming 2021 at Disney World this week. It could get busy as the remaining holiday crowds linger to ring in the New Year. We’re here to help you plan with our weekly refurbishment updates! Let’s recap with everything that’s closed for refurbishment between December 28th through January 3rd, 2021!

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These Disney World Attractions Will Be CLOSED the Week of Christmas!

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Can you believe it? Next week is CHRISTMAS!

Rivers of America

Those of you traveling during Christmas week will want to stay extra flexible. Crowds can get heavy around the holidays and you’ll want to prepare for long lines! It’s also good practice to keep informed on scheduled attraction closures when you’re traveling to Disney World. That way, you’re not totally disappointed if you suddenly find out your favorite ride is closed. We’re here to help you plan around the scheduled refurbishments so you’ll experience less stress on vacation. Let’s take a look at the refurb schedule from December 21st through December 27th!

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The Disney World Closures That Could CHANGE Your Plans Next Week

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It takes a lot of work to keep Disney World looking fresh, clean, and shiny for guests!

Drained Rivers of America

Disney will often schedule refurbishments to freshen up attractions or work on larger projects. It’s best to know what rides or venues are closed so you can plan around the schedule during your vacation. Let’s take a look at what’s closed next week December 14th through December 20th!

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PHOTOS! EPCOT’s Transformation Continues with a New Restroom Design in Future World

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EPCOT is getting a major transformation with a reimagined look, attractions, and more enhancements!

EPCOT Ticket Booths

As part of the transformation, Imaginers have created a new color scheme that will be highlighted on shops, structures, and paint jobs around the theme park. We’ve already seen the new design and colors appear on the newly painted ticket booths and construction walls. The new theme has started to move more buildings around the park!

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