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Refurbishments

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.

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

Disney Dates Bluey Rollout Across Disney+ and Parks

Aerosmith Version of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Closes at Hollywood Studios After Heavy Farewell Crowds

Disney World Confirms Six Major Closures Across Parks for 2026

Disney's Riviera Resort S'il Vous Play Water Play Area Closes for Maintenance Through Feb. 19

Disney Schedules Typhoon Lagoon Jan. 18–20 Closure as Humunga Kowabunga Shuts Down Jan. 20

Refreshment Port at EPCOT Closes for Refurbishment With No Reopening Date

Pete’s Silly Sideshow Closes for Tent Repairs at Magic Kingdom

Pete’s Silly Sideshow Closes for Tent Repairs at Magic Kingdom as Characters Relocate

Pete’s Silly Sideshow to Temporarily Close at Magic Kingdom Starting Jan. 5, 2026

Walt Disney World Closures Reshape Crowds as 2026 Projects Advance

Disney Sets 2026 Bluey Rollout Across Parks and Cruise Line

Disney Details 2026 Park Overhauls as Disney World Closures Squeeze Holiday Capacity

Mickey’s PhilharMagic Reopens Early at Magic Kingdom

Eight Major Walt Disney World Attractions Go Dark as Refurbs and Rethemes Converge

Disney World Schedules Short Closures for Mickey’s PhilharMagic and Vacation Fun

Disney World Shifts to Fall Operations as Kali River Rapids Closure Nears

Disney Sets February 2026 Shutdown for DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom

Magic Kingdom Removes Adventureland Hub Entrance Sign and Themed Decor