After a Month-Long Closure, an Animal Kingdom Attraction Will Finally REOPEN Next Week!
One attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been closed for over a month now, but it’ll finally reopen SOON.
Animal Kingdom
Before you go to Disney World, you’ll want to check out which rides will be CLOSED during your trip. Disney often closes rides and attractions for updates and refurbishments, and it can be very disappointing if you’re not aware of the temporary closures. So that you’re prepared before your upcoming trip, check out everything that’s going to be closed in Disney World next week here!
Magic Kingdom
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme.
Gettin’ closer!
The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop.
Lots of work being done
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
This Little Mermaid-themed stage show has been closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen.
Warning: A popular event at Hollywood Studios has SOLD OUT.
EPCOT
In the Japan Pavilion, Tokyo Dining is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, and will not reopen until summer 2023.
Construction on Tokyo Dining
However, a brand new restaurant is coming to EPCOT this summer: Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will be a table-service restaurant featuring a “festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style.”
©Disney
The restaurant will be located in the Japan Pavilion, on the second floor (above the Mitsukoshi Department Store), and will offer “stunning views of EPCOT, the World Showcase Lagoon, and, of course, fireworks.” That location sure sounds a LOT like the current location of Tokyo Dining. Disney has not confirmed that this new restaurant will be taking over the Tokyo Dining location, but we’re certainly keeping our eyes and ears peeled for more news!
Click here to learn more about the NEW restaurant coming to EPCOT.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Boneyard
The Boneyard play area in DinoLand U.S.A. has been closed for a few months now in Animal Kingdom. But don’t worry — this attraction will reopen soon!
The Boneyard
The Boneyard should reopen on June 14th. It’s currently showing opening times for 9AM through 7PM beginning on that date.
WATCH OUT: Tons of Restaurants Close EARLY Every Day in Animal Kingdom
Disney World Hotels
Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Trattoria al Forno will be closed for a brief refurbishment this week from June 11th through the 17th.
Trattoria al Forno
We’ll be sure to check out the restaurant when it reopens to see what’s changed.
Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground closed in mid-April and is currently undergoing a MAJOR refurbishment.
Trail’s End Restaurant
It will reopen this summer as “a marketplace concept with expanded quick service options.” The table service option will no longer be offered.
Disney Springs Boat Transportation
A few Disney World hotels offer a boat transportation service to and from Disney Springs, but that service has been temporarily PAUSED due to low water levels. A Cast Member at Saratoga Springs told us that the dock area had been drained for about a week. Apparently, a lack of rain in areas up north has impacted some of the waterways to get to Disney Springs. With low water levels, it’s not possible for the boats to run.
Boat Dock
The Cast Members didn’t know when the boats might be back up and running.
This affects the following hotels:
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort
Not Available
These hotels normally offer boat service to Disney Springs but are currently unable to provide that service. Instead, buses are available to transport guests to and from the Springs.
Learn more about this problem here.
Disney World Water Parks
Blizzard Beach
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has officially reopened, but now the other water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed for refurbishment.
Ski Lift at Blizzard Beach
Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates!
The BEST Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked
Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides:
- 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness
- What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride
- 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU!
- A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World!
- The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride
We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB.
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