It’s a good thing there are plenty of attractions in each Disney park because this gives guests other options when one happens to close.

We see plenty of unexpected closures, like when a ride suddenly breaks down due to technical issues, but these are often fixed the same day. Attractions see a lot of daily use though, so sometimes they need to close for extended periods of time to allow Disney’s teams to do some maintenance. These fixes take a bit longer and one ride has just CLOSED as part of an extended maintenance closure in Disney World.

Back in December, Disney announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster would be closing on February 20th, 2023, for refurbishment.

However, things didn’t go quite as planned. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster actually remained open on February 20th, and the closure was delayed to February 21st. This gave guests some extra time to get one last ride in.

Now that February 21st has finally arrived, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has in fact CLOSED for its extended refurbishment. The website does not show any operating hours for the ride today and instead indicates that the ride is closed and won’t reopen until the summer of 2023. That’s a pretty extensive closure.

Signs were up in Hollywood Studios reminding guests of the closure.

Signage is up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to remind guests that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is temporarily closed for refurbishment ? pic.twitter.com/4wgobu3ucx

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 21, 2023

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has had some rough moments in the past, with sudden closures. Back in 2022, the ride closed several times in January, April, and July. At that point (back in July of 2022), a Cast Member indicated that the ride hadn’t gotten a full refurbishment since Disney World reopened following the COVID-19-related closures, which could explain why it experienced so many issues.

Hopefully, this refurbishment can help cut down potential issues in the future with this ride. Again, note that an exact reopening date for the ride has not been shared, but it is expected to open sometime in the summer this year.

We’ll be sure to keep an eye on this closure and keep you in the know when it reopens. Stay tuned to our site for updates!

If you’re looking for something else to do in Hollywood Studios, another popular ride to try is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. You can also dine at one of their popular restaurants like 50’s Prime Time Cafe or try out the upcoming Roundup Rodeo BBQ when it opens in March!

What’s your favorite ride in Hollywood Studios? Comment below!