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We’ve got big news out of EPCOT, and we have a feeling a lot of you won’t exactly be happy about it.
EPCOT
Test Track is getting ready to reopen VERY SOON, but we just found out that ANOTHER ride change will be coming to EPCOT at the end of the summer. If you’re a big fan of Spaceship Earth, you need to know that it’s temporarily closing at the end of summer.
Even more CLOSURES are going to hit Disney World in July. Shocking, I know!
Cinderella Castle
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this summer, you should be aware of what’s going on around the parks in July. Construction and refurbishments continue to be on the way at Disney World, and July is going to be no different. Take a look at everything that will be closed in July of 2025!
We made it, everyone! Today is the GRAND OPENING of Epic Universe!
Park entrance
The portals are open and welcoming everyone into the Isle of Berk, the Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park. We got the chance to be a part of the park’s official opening today, and there were some unexpected things that hit guests — or should we say, THREE unexpected things.
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We are one step closer to Test Track re-opening this summer at EPCOT!
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Last June, Test Track closed for a lengthy re-imagining to become a third iteration of the fan-favorite attraction. Disney said that this new version would take inspiration from the ride’s predecessor, World of Motion. While no opening date has been announced, the attraction is expected to open late this summer, and we just got a new look at the progress of its reimagining!
Winners are about to become LOSERS in Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle
What’s better than absolutely throwing down competition-style with your family while you’re on vacation? Forget keeping the peace, we want to BATTLE! If that’s your style, there are two different rides in Disney World that allow you to score points and duke it out with your loved ones, and the Magic Kingdom attraction is about to get some big changes.
You know what can really put a damper on your theme park vacation? If your favorite ride is closed and you weren’t expecting it to be!
Universal Orlando
From weather to technical difficulties to refurbishments, we’ve seen rides in the parks close for all kinds of reasons in the past. Typically, longer refurbishments are announced ahead of time and listed on theme park websites so that you can plan around the closure. And if you’re going to Universal Orlando soon, then you need to be prepared for the closure of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey!
2025 will most likely be remembered as the year of closures at Disney World.
Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom
It can feel like closure announcements are coming left and right, and while it may not be ideal this year, the good news is that these closures mean we will have more to look forward to and enjoy in the future! Disney just announced that another Disney World attraction will be joining the closure lineup, but we feel that Disney fans will be pleased with this refurbishment.
Well, here we are, folks. Another day, another closure at Disney World — and this time, it’s permanent.
SAD
We’ve been dreading this day for a while, especially since the date of this attraction’s demise was officially announced. And, now that It’s Tough To Be a Bug is officially GONE from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, parts of this park look completely different — and those dreaded Disney World construction walls are back.
2025 is the year of construction and closures at Disney World.
Astro Orbiter is closed
There are so many rides that are undergoing refurbishment or have permanently closed to make way for new experiences. Currently, there are three attractions closed in the Magic Kingdom, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, The Hall of Presidents, and the Astro Orbiter. Soon, that list will grow, as Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will soon close to make way for a brand new Cars expansion.
We have been monitoring the construction of these closed attractions, and there is one Magic Kingdom refurbishment that shocked us.
Astro Orbiter is now closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom.
Astro Orbiter is closed
The ride officially closed on January 13th for maintenance, and it will once again open later this year.
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