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Disney CHANGES Reopening Timeline for LONG-AWAITED Hollywood Studios Attraction

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We’ve been waiting for YEARS for Disney World to do SOMETHING with an abandoned building at Hollywood Studios.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

The Voyage of the Little Mermaid closed with the rest of the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it did not reopen when everything else became available again. Then, earlier in 2024, Disney announced that a new The Little Mermaid show would be taking its place in the fall of 2024. However, that timeline has now recently been changed! This show will continue to be closed with several other Disney World attractions this coming week.

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A Popular Disney World Ride Reopens This Week Following Lengthy Refurbishment

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We’re looking forward to the coming week in Magic Kingdom!

Magic Kingdom

One of Magic Kingdom’s most popular and iconic rides will FINALLY be reopening. Get ready for tons of puns, the back side of water, and loads of jungle animals on a cruise down the Nile and other famous rivers of the world. Other than this reopening, though, Disney World still has several closures. Take a peek at what will be closed during your vacation on the week of October 12th through October 19th.

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UPDATE: Two Hotel Food Courts Remain Partially CLOSED This Week in Disney World

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Last week, on September 29th, Everything Pop Food Court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort was supposed to end its refurbishment.

Everything Pop

However, Disney has delayed this food court reopening until later this year. This is not the only hotel food court that has had its refurbishment delayed. So, these two quick service restaurants will continue to be closed along with several other attractions, restaurants, and more around Disney World the week of October 5th through October 12th.

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A Disney World Restaurant Reopens This Week After Lengthy Refurbishment

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Two Disney World hotel restaurants have been closed for extended refurbishment.

Everything Pop

The World Premiere Food Court at All-Stars Movies Resort closed on July 1st and was supposed to open later in July; however, the refurbishment was pushed until mid-October. The Everything Pop Shopping and Dining food court closed on July 29th and is set to open this week! As you wander around Disney World this week, be prepared for a few other closures that will affect your vacation.

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Wait. Did We Find an Unfortunate Side Effect of the Jungle Cruise Closure in Magic Kingdom?

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The Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom has been undergoing refurbishment since August 26th.

Jungle Cruise

While specifics about the refurbishment are unknown, we do know that the ride will be closed until mid-October. It’s not uncommon for rides to close for refurbishment in Disney World. It’s how Disney is able to maintain its rides to ensure they work properly for many years to come. What is odd about this refurbishment, though, is the strange side effect it seemed to have caused in another area of Adventureland.

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When Will Disney’s NEW ‘Little Mermaid’ Show Open in Hollywood Studios?

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Disney just announced a brand-new villains show coming to Hollywood Studios!

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This new show will be replacing Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy in the Sunset Showcase building along Sunset Boulevard. While we’re excited for this new villains-themed show, it’s not the only new show coming to Hollywood Studios. A while back Disney announced a new The Little Mermaid show replacing the old Voyage of the Little Mermaid show in Animation Courtyard. It’s been years since this old show closed, and months since we’ve heard any news about the new one. So, we’re starting to wonder when will this new show finally open?

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CONFIRMED: Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Has Reopening Date

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Can you believe it’s already September? The first week of September will continue bringing us closures around Disney World, but now we know when a popular spot will reopen!

Blizzard Beach Water Park

Disney recently announced that Blizzard Beach will once again be reopening this winter! It does seem appropriate that a water park named “Blizzard Beach” will be open in the coolest months of the year but don’t worry, you can still have a fun time in the warm water. Find out when Blizzard Beach will officially open along with what other closures will affect Disney World this week below!

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 Does This End the Speculation of a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Re-Theme in Disney World?

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There is one ride at Disney World that always has rumors looming about a potential re-theme.

Hollywood Studios

Disney World has been updating attractions lately. For example, Splash Mountain turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Country Bear Jamboree closed and re-opened with a new show of the Bears singing covers of Disney songs. We also got the unfortunate news that we would be losing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer’s Island to make way for a brand new Cars Land. The difference with these announcements is that we got notice of the changes way before they closed. 

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ALERT: Another POPULAR Disney World Ride Is Temporarily CLOSING This Week

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We’re used to rides closing from time to time in Disney World.

Magic Kingdom

The rides may close for extended re-theming and construction or for temporary refurbishments. Peter Pan’s Flight recently reopened EARLY in Magic Kingdom with an all-new scene, and now this week, another opening day ride in Magic Kingdom will be closing for its own refurbishment. Along with this ride, a shooting arcade, a water park, food courts, and more will continue to be closed this week!

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ALERT: 3 Important Closures Are Happening NOW at 3 Popular Disney World Hotels

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Popular Disney World rides will close now and then for refurbishment, which means you may miss out on riding them during your vacation.

Magic Kingdom

It’s no fun to get to the parks to find a ride closed down, but Disney has to ensure that all of their rides are working properly and make adjustments to them when needed. But we get really excited when we get to report that a ride or attraction is re-opening which is the case this week! While there are still a few closures around Disney World, one very popular ride at Magic Kingdom will be opening once again.

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