food IS a theme park
So it’s no secret that sometimes things just close in Disney World.
Fantasyland
Sometimes, those closures are part of Disney’s refurbishment schedule, and we know about it WAY ahead of time. Other times, the weather can shut down rides. Sometimes things just…well, shut down without any apparent reason. Well, that seems to be happening ALL over Fantasyland — and WE HAVE QUESTIONS.
The Walt Disney Company has never shied away from ambitious projects.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Disneyland and Disney World, after all, have been building ambitious projects since the very beginning! Disney is also always at the forefront of technology, especially when it comes to ways to use that new technology for entertainment. Disney doesn’t always meet success with its massive undertakings, though. Take the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which was one of the most unique experiences in the world, but also a project that ultimately failed.
A lot is happening around Disney World these days!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
In Magic Kingdom, a new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is set to open this summer and a big expansion is in the works. TWO new dining spots, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers and Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs, are coming to Disney’s Boardwalk. Dinoland, U.S.A. is going to get a new theme at some point. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has closed for a lengthy refurbishment. We get that might be a bummer for some folks, but hear us out — the ride being closed does have a silver lining.
Sometimes the unexpected can happen in Disney World, but we do our best to prepare you if we can.
Magic Kingdom
We always tell you about times when parks close early (which happens sometimes for special events). We also try to keep you updated on any weather that could impact your Disney World trip, especially when it might close rides. We also want you to know about both planned and unexpected ride closures. Tonight, one Magic Kingdom ride will be closing EARLY.
Not everything in Disney World goes according to plan.
Magic Kingdom
Sometimes, you’re hit with bad weather. Sometimes, a bear invades Magic Kingdom (okay, well, it only happened ONCE…so far). Sometimes, your favorite ride is closed. That’s exactly what happened with TRON Lightcycle / Run. It was closed literally all day long, and sadly this does happen. So we thought we’d share tips on what to do if it happens to you.
Last year, we said goodbye to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser forever.
Signs for Galactic Starcruiser
Although the experience of being on the Starcruiser was unique, Disney decided to close it because “it didn’t perform” the way Disney had hoped.” Many blamed Disney’s marketing for the experience, while others believed the high price made it mostly unobtainable for many Star Wars fans. Well, now, the building that held the Galactic Starcruiser is just sitting empty, but we’re seeing indications that Disney isn’t quite done with it just yet.
If you’ve been to Disney World, you know that sometimes the unexpected happens.
Rise of the Resistance
First, the weather is notoriously unpredictable. It could be raining one minute and all sunshine and hot the next. Then there are the ride closures. Some are planned (mostly for refurbishments), but sometimes rides just go down for whatever reason. Well, on December 30th, 2023, it happened to some of Disney World’s most popular rides.
You can do all the planning necessary to make sure you have a seamless and PERFECT Disney World trip, but sometimes things still happen that throw a wrench in those amazing plans.
A rainy day in Magic Kingdom
Sometimes you have to deal with flight delays and cancelations. Sometimes there are technical issues that cause ride closures. Sometimes, bad weather can affect both your flights and the theme park rides, and, well, we’ve got some bad news on that front for this weekend.
A lucky few Star Wars fans got the opportunity to REALLY travel to a galaxy far, far away on Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Captain Keevan of the Halcyon
The pricey experience included a lot of out-of-this-world food, as well as an interactive roleplaying experience that put you right in the middle of your very own Star Wars story. There was also bridge training (yes, you could FLY the ship) and lightsaber training if you needed to hone your skills. Disney World closed the experience earlier this year — but there are a few clues that it might actually return.
What do you do in Disney World when your favorite ride is closed?
Tomorrowland
It happens often (especially if that ride is Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios or, most recently, Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom). Well, today, one of Disney World’s classic rides is having a rough week and is currently closed.
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