Reopening Date Announced for a Disney World Refurbishment

Refurbishments happen regularly at Walt Disney World. It’s not unusual for at least one attraction to be closed at any given time. Restaurants, hotels, and other areas of the property also require updates to ensure optimal guest enjoyment. We now have the reopening date for one refurbishment.

Regularly Scheduled Refurbishments

Refurbishments may be carried out for several reasons, including mechanical issues or cosmetic updates. The length of the refurbishment depends on the nature and scope of the work, ranging from a few days to several months.

Every year we can can count on a refurbishment for Kali River Rapids at Animal Kingdom. This ride takes you through fast-moving rapids, waterfalls, and a raging current, before dropping you down a 20-foot slope! Disney warns that you’ll get splashed and possibly soaked on Kali River Rapids.

No one wants to get soaked in the middle of winter, so this ride closes every year for updates.

Kali River Rapids is closed for its yearly routine refurbishment.

Reopening

Kali River Rapids closed for refurbishment on January 8, 2024. At the time, we did not have a reopening date. Then, we learned it would reopen in mid-March. You can read more details HERE.

That doesn’t do much for people planning their trips in mid-March! Will the ride be open or not?

The Disney World website confirms the attraction is schedule to reopen on March 16, 2024. Typically, refurbishment timelines are consistent. However, be aware this date may get pushed around a few days in either direction. We will keep you update if this date changes.

Kali River Rapids has a projected reopening date of March 16, 2024.

Will you be able to ride Kali River Rapids when it reopens in March? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and pass this post along to someone visiting Disney World this spring.