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3 Closed Disney World Attractions with No Reopening Date in Sight

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Several attractions and restaurants are closed in Disney World, but for most of them, we know approximately when they’ll reopen. For example, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (formerly Splash Mountain) will be open in late 2024. However, there are three attractions that are closed right now with NO opening date or even approximate timeframe announced!

Magic Kingdom Train Station

Aside from those closures, there are a few more that do have opening dates, but not in the near future. Let’s take a look at what will be closed from August 20th through the 26th so that you’re prepared for your next trip.

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Haunted Mansion Has REOPENED in Disney World…So What’s Still CLOSED?

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DON’T WORRY. The popular Haunted Mansion ride has reopened in Magic Kingdom after a brief closure last week. But what’s still CLOSED in Disney World?

Cinderella Castle

There are four attractions and two restaurants that are currently closed at the parks, and most of them have no official reopening date set. Let’s take a look at what will be closed from August 13th through the 19th so that you’re prepared for your next trip.

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6 Things You Can’t Do in Disney World Next Week

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There are a few very important (and specific) rules to follow at Disney World. For example, adults can’t dress up like Disney characters while they’re in the park (but Disney-bounding is OK), and you cannot bring any balloons into Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But sometimes what you can and can’t do in the parks is dictated not by the rules but by temporary CLOSURES!

Magic Kingdom Entrance

Next week, there are six things that you CAN’T do in Disney World, not because they’re against any rules, but just because those attractions and restaurants are temporarily closed. Here’s a complete list of those scheduled refurbishments so that you’re prepared for your upcoming vacation.

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Watch Out for 3 Ride and Restaurant CLOSURES in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

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There’s SO MUCH to do in Disney World — you can hop on the new TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster, check out the Broadway-style “Festival of the Lion King” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and eat around the world at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. But there are a couple of things that you CAN’T do in Disney World next week due to ride and attraction closures.

Cinderella Castle

Disney occasionally has to shut down attractions, restaurants, and certain parts of hotels in order to update and refurbish them. To make sure you’re prepared before your upcoming trip, here’s a complete list of the closures scheduled for next week, from July 30th through August 5th. 

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2 EPCOT Snack Spots Will REOPEN Next Week

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Next week is a SUPER important week in Disney World. Do you know why?

EPCOT

It’s because the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begins on Thursday, July 27th! On that same day, two EPCOT snack spots that have been closed for a couple of weeks now are expected to reopen, likely with some festival-inspired eats. However, there are other restaurants, attractions, and water parks that are currently CLOSED and will remain closed throughout the week. Let’s take a look at all the scheduled closures for the week of July 23rd through the 29th.

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4 Restaurants Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week

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If you’re going to Disney World next week, WATCH OUT! Not one, not two, but FOUR restaurants are going to be closed (spoiler: most of them are in EPCOT).

EPCOT

In addition to the restaurant closures, there are a few other rides and attractions that’ll be closed. Here’s a full list of everything you CAN’T do in Disney World next week, from July 16th through the 22nd.

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4 Disney World Hotels You Should AVOID Right Now

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Lots of Disney World visitors like staying at Disney-owned hotels because of the fun theming and added perks (like free transportation to and from the theme parks). But right now, there are a few hotels that you might want to AVOID.

Polynesian Village

A few hotels on Disney World property are currently getting some updates and changes, which means if you’re staying there, you’ll probably see and hear some construction. It’s not the end of the world if this happens to you (usually the construction only happens during the day, so you might be away at the theme parks anyways), but if you’d prefer to stay away from the noise, these are the hotels you should skip for now.

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5 Long-Term CLOSURES To Watch Out For in Disney World Next Week

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Imagine you’ve just arrived at Magic Kingdom. You’ve been planning this trip for ages, and now you’re HERE! You walk down Main Street, U.S.A., drinking in all the sights and sounds. Incredible smells are wafting out of the Confectionery. But there’s no time to stop — you head straight for your favorite ride. But what’s this? What’s happened? The ride is CLOSED?!

Main Street

Encountering unexpected ride closures can be one of the most disappointing parts of a Disney World vacation. Sometimes those closures pop up suddenly due to bad weather in the area or technical difficulties, but others are planned ahead of time, so you can prepare for them! To help you prepare, we’ve got a full list of next week’s planned ride and restaurant closures.

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Ride and Restaurant Closures Will Impact 3 Disney World Parks Next Week

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Disney World occasionally closes rides and restaurants for refurbishments and updates. Next week, there are planned closures in three of the four Disney World parks.

Disney World

Don’t worry too much, though — so far, each park only has ONE temporary closure (although more unplanned closures could pop up if rides experience technical difficulties or there’s bad weather in the area). We’ve got a full list of next week’s planned closures so that you’re prepared before your trip!

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Watch Out! 6 Closures Might Affect Your Upcoming Disney World Vacation

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Headed to Disney World soon? Before you go, you’ll want to know what’s going to be CLOSED when you get there.

Cinderella Castle

Disney World will periodically shut down rides, restaurants, and attractions to update them, so you may see some closures during your upcoming vacation. We’ve got a full list of next week’s planned closures so that you’re prepared before your trip!

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