4 NEW Rules For Disney World While 12 Attractions Are Closed

SO MANY Disney World attractions are closed right now, and it’s going to change how your vacation works.

DINOSAUR

With multiple rides and attractions currently closed in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, AND Animal Kingdom, you’re going to have to revamp those park plans if you haven’t been in a few years. That’s why we’re sharing these NEW rules you’ll need to follow!

Plan Your Train Ride Carefully

The first thing you need to know is that the Walt Disney World Railroad is experiencing a partial closure right now. While Villains Land is under construction in Magic Kingdom, the Frontierland train station is closed, as is the leg of the route that goes from Frontierland to Fantasyland. Right now, the train is running as a shuttle from Fantasyland to Main Street, U.S.A. (So when you ride to Fantasyland, you’ll get to ride backwards!)

Walt Disney World Railroad

This means that you’ll need to plan your train trip carefully. Lines may be longer than usual since it’s not as efficient, and you may have to wait longer at the station since they can only run one train back and forth. It’s also important to note that the train doesn’t stay open all day long, so you’ll want to check the hours in advance and factor those times into your day.

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Skip Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is getting a big update with DinoLand, U.S.A. transforming into the Tropical Americas, but that means that we’ve already lost one ride (TriceraTop Spin) and are losing another in 2026 (DINOSAUR). With those two attractions gone, Lightning Lane Multi Pass loses a significant bit of its value in this park.

Attraction Sign at Animal Kingdom directing Guests to Standby Line and Lightning Lane Entrances

The good news is that when Zootopia: Better Zoogether opens in the park, it will have Lightning Lane access. However, those 10-minute theater shows don’t often get long waits, so it doesn’t really make up for the loss of two rides. Instead, we recommend purchasing a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Flight of Passage and rope dropping (or ending your day on) Na’vi River Journey.

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Prepare for Longer Waits in Hollywood Studios

In Hollywood Studios, two sections of the park are under construction. Two attractions in Animation Courtyard (Star Wars: Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Play and Dance) closed to make way for The Magic of Disney Animation, a new playground, and a new Disney Jr. show. Also, Muppets Courtyard (with Muppet*Vision 3D) has closed to make way for Monstropolis.

Animation Courtyard construction

With two of the smaller lands closed and three crowd-eating attractions gone, you’re probably going to deal with longer wait times at the major rides and heavier crowds around the park in general. The good news is that the Darth Vader meet and greet still exists — you can find him near the Star Tours queue.

Prep Your Friends and Family Members

Finally, perhaps the most important tip is to warn your friends and family members about these closures. With 12 attractions closed across three parks, one of your group’s favorites is bound to be on the list. It would be incredibly disappointing for them to find that out when they arrive in the park!

It’s closed!

Basically, you just want to plan ahead and adjust expectations so that no one is caught off guard.

With all these closures, your trip is probably going to look a little different from it has in the past. Remember to pack your patient pants and come in with a plan!

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