UPDATED April 28, 2025

With new lands and rides coming to Disney Parks, it often means some of our favorite attractions will be closed, even if it’s just temporarily.

If you’re heading to Disneyland or Disney World this year, be aware that a classic ride might be under the weather while you’re in the parks. While there are plenty of other attractions to enjoy in the meantime, you’re allowed to be sad you can’t ride Big Thunder Mountain 1000x on your trip. Here are the rides that are or will be closed during 2025.

Disney World

Currently Closed

The Hall of Presidents

The Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom closed in January this year and has no reopening date other than “later in 2025.”

Astro Orbiter

Our spinning rockets are closed for a refurbishment but are set to open in summer 2025.

Test Track

Over in EPCOT, Test Track has been undergoing a new transformation and is planning on reopening in 2025.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

The wildest ride in the wilderness will be closed all of 2025 and will open sometime in 2026 with “new magic.”

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

While this show never returned after the 2020 closures, it is currently being reimaged as The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure, which will start in Hollywood Studios on May 27th, 2025.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

We’re so sorry, Cars fans! This show closed down to make way for Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, which will also start on May 27th, 2025.

Planning to Close

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Buzz will close in August and open sometime in 2026. It will be renovated with new blasters, vehicles, and targets, and it looks like a truly updated experience.

MuppetVision 3D

Closing permanently June 7th, we’re saying good bye to Kermit as the gang as they move to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and leave Muppets Courtyard open for Monsters, Inc. land. No dates announced on this project yet.

Disneyland Resort

Currently Closed

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

This show is getting a second show, Walt Disney — A Magical Life, which will play in rotation. It’s set to reopen on May 16th.

“it’s a small world”

Reopening on May 9th, Small World is getting a new Coco-themed scene with Miguel and Dante!

Enchanted Tiki Room

As of April 28th, the birds and flowers of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room are taking a break for refurbishments and maintenance. A reopening date is not yet known.

Sorcerer’s Workshop

Another area that closed on April 28th is Sorcerer’s Workshop in Hollywood Land at DCA. It will reopen on May 13th.

Soarin’ Over California

Soarin’ Over California ended in tandem with the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival on April 22nd. It will reopen as Soarin’ Around the World on May 2nd.

Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow

Tinker Bell is not in Pixie Hollow right now! This has been closed for a bit and currently has no reopening date.

Planning to Close

Matterhorn Bobselds

The Matterhorn will close on May 5th to undergo refurbishment, and we don’t have a reopening date yet.

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster will close on May 19th, and a reopening date is not yet known.

Wow, that’s a lot of rides! We’re going to keep on checking all of the official Disney calendars so we can know when the rides and shows are planning on reopening. In the meantime, stay up to date with everything happening by following Disney Food Blog.

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Is your favorite ride going to be closed this year? Tell us in the comments!