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Disney World water rides schedule their annual refurbishments

Disney World water rides schedule their annual refurbishments


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Disney World continues it’s annual refurbishment of it’s water rides during the month of January.  I would suppose that Disney World chooses this month because the crowds are low and the temperatures are lower, meaning the demand for water attractions are at the lowest of the year.  It’s a bummer to those who choose to travel in January, but part of what we deal with to keep the attractions running in an optimized state.

  • Splash Mountain  at the Magic Kingdom will be closed from January 4 through 30
  • Kali River Rapids  at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed January 20 through February 4

In case you haven’t heard already, the Studio Backlot Tour will close forever on Saturday, September 27.  I’ll be offering a meet up in front of the attraction at 6:00pm.

  • Studio Backlot Tour – Closing permanently September 27

I’ll also be offering farewell meet ups for the following attractions:

Wreck-it Ralph and Vanellope at Hollywood Studios– October 3 at 5:00pm

Maelstrom final ride meet up – October 5 at 8:00pm.  I encourage you to schedule a Fastpass+ in the 8:00-9:00pm range in advance.

View the complete list of Walt Disney World Refurbishments

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Mike

Wednesday 24th of September 2014

Any guesses if Disney will stick to the 1/31 Splash reopen date. That happens to be the last day of our trip. May rearrange park days.

kennythepirate

Wednesday 24th of September 2014

They are usually pretty good with those dates, but they could change.

Nadine

Tuesday 23rd of September 2014

Do you know why they are closing the Studio Backlot Tour?

kennythepirate

Wednesday 24th of September 2014

To build something new. It will probably take 5 years based on Disney time.

fkhamer

Monday 22nd of September 2014

Wait - no more Wreck it Ralph!? My kids will be so disappointed in November!

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