Don’t Go to Disney World Next Week Without Reading This Update

Whether you’re heading into Disney World soon or just like to keep up with the latest updates, we’ve got all the news for changes happening inside the parks and hotels.

Magic Kingdom

Disney World sometimes will close a ride, restaurant, or attraction for technical reasons, weather, or scheduled maintenance. Let’s take a look at what’s scheduled to be closed in Disney World this coming week so that you’re aware of what’s not available during your trip.

We’ll start out by looking at the Disney World parks.

Magic Kingdom Closures

Mickey’s PhilharMagic has been closed for the last month because imagineers were adding a new scene inspired by Coco to the attraction.

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

But we’ve got great news here — this attraction is now OPEN in Fantasyland!

Come on in!

You can head in to check out the new Coco scene now, which includes some amazing music from the film.

Un Poco Loco

Or, if you can’t get into the parks right now, check out our post about this new addition.

Click Here to See the New Coco Scene in Mickey’s PhilharMagic

The Walt Disney World Railroad is not quite so lucky, unfortunately. This attraction has been closed for a LONG time, and it looks like it won’t be opening anytime soon.

Disney World Railroad Station

Over in Tomorrowland, construction on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster interrupted the railroad’s tracks, which means the beloved train can’t run right now.

Walt Disney World Railroad

We’re not expecting this ride to reopen until TRON construction is finished, which will likely happen sometime next year.

Animal Kingdom Closures

A popular water ride is still closed in Animal Kingdom.

Kali River Rapids Closure

Kali River Rapids has been closed for scheduled maintenance, and it’s not expected to re-open until January 1st, 2022.

Kali River Rapids

Until then, check out the Expedition Everest roller coaster nearby, or head to Na’vi River Journey in Pandora for another boat ride option (albeit a much calmer one).

Disney World Hotel Closures

Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Big Pine Key building has started its transformation into Disney Vacation Club villas.

Grand Floridian

The rooms will become 200 resort studios, which are scheduled to open in the summer of 2022.

1-Bedroom Villa ©Disney

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort still has not opened. This hotel was scheduled to open in December of this year, but Disney announced that its reopening will be delayed indefinitely due to more construction inside.

All-Star Sports

Disney’s Port-Orleans Riverside Resort reopened last month, but the Boatwright’s Dining Hall did not open with it.

Port Orleans Riverside

A Cast Member said the dining hall will likely reopen in December, so stay tuned for more updates on that!

Port Orleans – Riverside

That wraps up our look at everything that’ll be closed in Disney World next week. Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming trip.

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