Master List of Scheduled Walt Disney World Refurbishments

Curious what will be closed during your Disney World vacation? Wonder what attractions are scheduled to get some work done? Check out our master list of refurbishments to help!

Last updated: December 16, 2024

Disney World Refurbishments

Refurbishments are a part of life at Walt Disney World. It’s not uncommon for at least one attraction to be closed at any given time. Restaurants, hotels, and other areas of the property also need freshened up for optimal guest enjoyment.

Refurbishments may take place for various reasons. Whether it be for mechanical issues or cosmetic updates, a refurbishment can take place for many reasons. Based on the nature of the work, the refurbishment may be a few days or several months.

Due to the pandemic and resulting economic hardships that Disney is facing, many projects have been pushed back or even pulled. One refurbishment that comes to mind is Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. This ride was set to be closed in May for a much-needed updated. However, Disney announced that project would be temporarily pushed back.

Now that we understand the nature of refurbishments, let’s take a look at the scheduled ones around the four theme parks.

Magic Kingdom

• Astro Orbiter: Closed January 13 to Summer 2025
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: January 6, 2025 into 2026.
• Tom Sawyer Island, Liberty Square Riverboat & Walt Disney World Railroad: These are likely to close at some point in the future for the creation of the new Cars themed attraction.

EPCOT

• Test Track will reopen at some point in Summer 2025 with a brand new theme!

Hollywood Studios

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will close at some point in the future to transform into a Muppets themed Roller Coaster
• MuppetVision 3D will close permanently at some point in the future to make way for Monsters Inc Land.

Animal Kingdom

• Kali River Rapids will close in January 6, 2025 until March for it’s annual refurbishment that occurs during cold weather months.
• Triceratop Spin will close permanently January 12, 2025 to make way for an Encanto themed attraction.

We will keep this master list updated as refurbishments are completed or announced!