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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens After 16‑Month Rebuild Despite Brief Opening‑Day Fire

The overhaul ushers in a smoother ride that is drawing heavy demand.

‘Vacation Fun’ Closes April 29 at Hollywood Studios for Extended Downtime

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Sets May 3 Reopening With 38-Inch Height Rule

Toy Story Midway Mania! Closes at Disneyland With No Reopening Date

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Quietly Soft-Opens at Magic Kingdom Before April 8 Return

Disney Files Signage Permit as Big Thunder Mountain Readies Early May Return

Un-Themed Walls Go Up Around A-Wing in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Expedition Everest Undergoes Quiet Refurbishment While Remaining Open

New Magic Kingdom Park Map Reveals 2026 Updates, Closures, and Construction

Disney World Activates New Year’s Eve Lineup as Parks Near Capacity

New Targets Spotted Inside Buzz Lightyear Ride Signal Active Rebuild at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Closures Reshape Crowds as 2026 Projects Advance

Mickey’s PhilharMagic to Close Nov. 1 for Brief Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

Stitch Return Speculation Grows at Disney World After New In‑Park Teases

EPCOT’s Ratatouille Ride to Reopen Nov. 14 With 2D Projections After Short Closure

Astro Orbiter Running at Half Height Months After Rebuild, Reports Say

Disney Opens In-Park Preview for Monstropolis, Tropical Americas and Piston Peak as Hollywood Studios Demolition Ramps Up

Disney World Closes 16 Sites This Week as Beach Club Work Slips to Late November

Disney World Details Five Permanent Ride Changes as Park Overhaul Accelerates

Disneyland Sets ‘it’s a small world’ Closure Oct. 30–Nov. 13, Reopening Nov. 14 for Holiday Overlay