Is it just us, or is EVERYTHING under construction in Disney World? Okay, that’s a bit of an overstatement, but seriously, a lot is going on right now.
Entrance of EPCOT
In EPCOT, Test Track is getting ready to reopen after an extended closure and retheming. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is getting an overhaul in Magic Kingdom, while Frontierland is getting a Cars expansion. PLUS, that park is getting a new Villains Land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in the progress of creating a new Monsters, Inc. land and converting Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster into a Muppets ride. In the meantime, Disney also just announced that two popular rides will soon be temporarily closing.
For those heading to EPCOT soon, please make a note that Spaceship Earth will be closing on August 25th. Now, don’t get too excited because this seems to be only for a routine refurbishment (aka regular maintenance). Yes, we’re still wondering if this ride will ever get the big update we were once promised, but as it stands, this is probably not it. Anyway, Spaceship Earth will reopen later this year.
Spaceship Earth
In Magic Kingdom, Under The Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid will be temporarily closing on July 21st. Again, this is just for routine maintenance, and the ride is expected to reopen on July 26th, so this one is a super short closure.
Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
We also want to remind you that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close on August 4th for some updates that will include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. We’ll also keep an eye out for more closures.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for more closures, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
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Hi…please remember not all of us want every iconic ride “updated” that usually means I will no longer be interested, it’s all about the memories & the new version never lives up to the hype.
Not at all all the rides can be closed and my girlfriend and i will still have a magical time just being at any disney park Disneyland or Disney World is the funnest trip ever me and my girlfriend are huge disney Nerds this will never Ruin are trips when these rides close.
Maybe they can air out spaceship earth and fix the smell in there. It is very difficult to ride that ride without being nauseated by the smell