5 Temporary Closures Might Impact Your Next Disney Trip

We can help you get ready for your upcoming Disney World trip with packing lists, recommended restaurants, and a how-to guide on Disney Genie+. We can also warn you about a few ride and restaurant closures that might affect your plans.

Check out this list of all the pre-scheduled closures that will affect the Disney World parks and hotels from July 30th through August 5th.

Magic Kingdom Closures

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd, and it’ll remain closed until late 2024.

Disney is re-theming the ride to give it a Princess and the Frog theme. When it reopens, it’ll be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

On a recent trip, we spotted the new “Tiana’s Foods” water tower up in front of the ride. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates.

Learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure here.

Barrel Bridge at Tom Sawyer Island

Over on Tom Sawyer Island, the barrel bridge is currently closed. In fact, it’s missing completely!

A Cast Member told us that the bridge had been removed for refurbishments, and they’re not sure when it might be back.

Hang on — there are LASERS in this Magic Kingdom gift shop now?!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closures

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

This stage show about The Little Mermaid has been closed for a long time in Hollywood Studios.

Disney hasn’t announced when or if the show will reopen.

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EPCOT Closures

Tokyo Dining

Tokyo Dining is currently closed in the Japan pavilion.

The restaurant is being refurbished to become Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, which will serve sushi and teppan items.

Shiki-Sai is expected to open in the summer of 2023.

Bees are causing a major issue in EPCOT right now.

Disney World Hotel Refurbishments

There’s a big construction project happening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, as a new DVC tower is being built. You might see or hear construction if you’re staying at that hotel.

Over at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, some of the guest rooms are being updated, and the lobby is also getting a refresh.

Also, there are a couple of NEW restaurants coming to the BoardWalk: The Cake Bake Shop and Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs.

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Disney Water Park Refurbishments

Disney’s Blizzard Beach

Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has closed for refurbishments. Disney hasn’t announced how long this closure will last.

Typhoon Lagoon — Disney World’s other water park — is currently open.

Learn more about Typhoon Lagoon here.

Those are all of the closures for Disney World this week! But before you head out the door — do you need a new outfit for your trip? Check out this Mickey-inspired outfit that’s perfect for summer!

Stay tuned to AllEars for more of the latest news from Disney World.

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Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments!