A Popular Attraction Is Reopening SOON in Disney World

Are you getting ready to visit Disney World soon? Then you need to know about these updates!

Magic Kingdom

Sometimes rides and attractions will close temporarily in the parks for scheduled refurbishment. To make sure you’re not caught unawares, here’s a complete list of the temporary closures in Disney World from February 12th through the 18th.

Magic Kingdom Closures

Splash Mountain

This popular coaster closed on January 23rd, and it’ll remain closed until late 2024.

Splash Mountain Closed

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.

Learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure here.

Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

Tomorrowland has lots of construction projects going on right now. Most of the attention is on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster (opening April 4th), but a nearby gift shop is also getting some work done.

Light & Power

The gift shop at the end of Space Mountain (called Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.) is being refurbished now. Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for this shop yet.

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Over in Fantasyland, Enchanted Tales with Belle is still closed. But this attraction is reopening soon!

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Disney has announced that this attraction will reopen on February 19th, 2023 — that’s only in about a week!

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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.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

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

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EPCOT Closures

Cool Wash

This little snack kiosk near Test Track has been through a few different renovations. We previously saw a new sign installed that said “Refreshment Station,” but recently we noticed that the sign has been removed.

Cool Wash

Disney may be working on a new plan for the space, so we’ll keep watching for any more updates.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments

Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids closed in Animal Kingdom on January 9th, and it’s going to remain closed throughout this week.

Kali River Rapids

The water ride is showing operating times once again starting on March 17th, so it will likely reopen on that date.

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Disney Water Park Refurbishments

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon closed on November 13th, 2022, and it remains closed now. Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for this water park.

Typhoon Lagoon

In the meantime, you can still visit Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, which reopened (with some updates!) as Typhoon Lagoon closed.

Learn more about the Typhoon Lagoon closure.

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 next trip? Check out this Minnie-themed ensemble that’s perfect for a day in the parks.