It’s the backside of water! There is no denying that one of the most iconic Disney rides ever is the Jungle Cruise. This silly boat ride adventure has been a Disney staple since the very beginning.

Not only is it a fan-favorite ride in the U.S. at Disney World and Disneyland, but it also exists in many of the international Disney parks as well. However, in one of these parks, it is about to experience an extended closure.

It has officially been announced that the Jungle Cruise in Tokyo Disneyland will be closing from January 6th, 2027, through March 31st, 2027. Meaning that this iconic attraction will be closed for almost three months. Now, Disney has not shared the official reason behind this closure, although many believe that it might be the next step in the large-scale updates and expansions happening around the park.

Now, a major refurbishment and re-theming is currently underway in the Tomorrowland section of the park. It has been confirmed that a Wreck-It Ralph ride, Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, would be taking over the space formerly home to Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters.

This ride will transport guests into the world of Sugar Rush as they team up with Ralph and Vanellope as they try to take down King Candy, and it will open sometime in 2027.

This new Tomorrowland is also getting a reimagining of Space Mountain called Space Mountain Earthrise and will be a totally new version of this attraction with an entirely reimagined story. This version will have guests start on Earth before being launched into space for an all-new adventure, which is also set to open sometime in 2027.

Finally, an all-new restaurant is set to open in Tomorrowland in 2027 called Element Express. Disney has yet to reveal many details about this new restaurant, but it does appear to be a new quick-service location.

Given the major re-theme of Tomorrowland, some fans have speculated that the extended closure of Jungle Cruise could mean more updates and changes would be coming to other areas around the park, such as Adventureland. While this is certainly possible, a three-month closure is not typically long enough to create a new theme or make extensive updates. So, it is probably more likely that the Jungle Cruise closure will be more focused on maintenance or smaller-scale updates to improve the attraction.

However, back in 2025, the Oriental Land Company, which owns and operates Tokyo Disney, did release new concept art for a potentially updated version of Adventureland, including rides themed to Up and The Incredibles. This expansion could then lead to the closure of several Adventureland classics, such as the Jungle Cruise. These changes have yet to be officially confirmed, and they were teased as part of a theme park expansion that would take place from 2029 through 2035. So while this specific Jungle Cruise closure may not mean a big change is coming, it is possible this attraction could close, and Adventureland could experience major expansion in the next decade.

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