Don’t go to Disney World until you’ve seen what’s going to be CLOSED at the theme parks and hotels.

Rides, attractions, restaurants, and other things have to close occasionally as Disney updates and refurbishes them. So that you’re prepared before your upcoming trip, check out everything that’s going to be closed in Disney World next week here!

Magic Kingdom

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme.

The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. Recently, we noticed that the tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction on this major project.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

The popular Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ride closed on February 21st for a long refurbishment.

So far Disney hasn’t announced the date for when it will reopen, but we know it’ll be sometime in the summer of 2023. We’ll be watching for a specific reopening date. Right now, this coaster is going to be closed through late June at least, according to Disney’s refurbishment calendar.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

This Little Mermaid-themed stage show has been closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now.

Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen.

Check out a really cool SECRET at Hollywood Studios here.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The Boneyard

The Boneyard play area in DinoLand U.S.A. is going to be closed for all of next week in Animal Kingdom.

This spot will be closed for over a month as Disney refurbished it. It should reopen on June 13th.

Click here to see the BEST desserts in Animal Kingdom for 2023.

EPCOT

Refreshment Station

This snack stand (previously called Cool Wash) in EPCOT is still under construction and hidden behind some hedges. We can see inside from the Monorail, however, and it looks like Disney has added some furniture inside the dining area.

Disney hasn’t announced when it will open, but we’ll watch for any changes. Recently, we spotted some Cast Members working on this kisok.

Some work is being done on the exterior of Refreshment Station in EPCOT! We spotted them scraping off some of the old theming. pic.twitter.com/lmsQ4HrSjC

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) April 28, 2023

Don’t forget that the Flower & Garden Festival is going on in EPCOT right now as well! Click here to check out our NEW tees that are perfect for a trip to the festival.

You can choose from a variety of colors for our Flower & Garden tees. (If your trip is later in the year, Disney has announced the dates for the Food & Wine Festival as well!)

Shop the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival tees here.

Disney World Water Parks

Blizzard Beach

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has officially reopened, but now the other water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed for refurbishment.

Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates!

The BEST Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked

Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides:

• 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness
• What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride
• 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU!
• A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World!
• The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride

We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB.

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