Today, some major news has hit regarding closures and refurbishment updates at the Walt Disney World Resort! Some of the info has been anticipated, some not. Here’s the scoop-
CLOSURES Announced from Disney- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will temporarily close for refurbishment on January 6, 2025. The attraction will reopen with a little bit of new magic in 2026.
Dinoland USA at AK- The following attractions will have their last day of operations on January 12th, 2025 closing permanently on January 13th: TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Game and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures.
At this time, Dinosaur, the Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites will remain open – with no closing date given as the constriction will happen in phases.
Jungle Cruise reopens on October 16th and Jingle Cruise returns to Magic Kingdom on November 2nd!
NEW: Disney says the debut of “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” theatrical production at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been moved from fall 2024 to summer 2025.
Work is expected to begin in the next few weeks to remove the old show marquee.
Stay tuned for more updates as we see them!
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