Going to Disney World on Spring Break? See which rides are currently closed, being refurbished
Spring break season is almost here! Depending on where you live, it might arrive early in March while others will have to wait until the middle of April.
Florida's theme parks see roughly 50 million visitors throughout the year, with spring break among the most popular times.
If you're planning to visit Walt Disney World in the next few months, here's a look at which attractions are being refurbished or closed for good during the Spring Break months, according to its website.
The theme park will see several changes over the next few years, beginning with the construction of two new sections — one based on Pixar's "Cars" franchise and another dedicated to Disney Villains.
Until then, here's what is currently closed:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Closed until 2026 for refurbishment
Astro Orbiter: Closed Jan. 13 through summer 2025 for refurbishment
Hall of Presidents: Closed Jan. 20 for refurbishment and to replace the president in office
Test Track: Closed until late summer 2025, reimagined by General Motors
Spaceship Earth Lounge: Opening spring 2025
Gran Fiesta Tour: Reopening on March 15 after refurbishment
As of February 2025, only Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy is permanently closed. Once we approach the summer months, the theme park will see more changes and closures, such as:
Melrose's Ristorante Italiano: Permanently closing May 11,
Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo: Permanently closing June 8
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: Opening summer 2025
Disney Villains Show: Opening summer 2025
It's Tough to Be a Bug: Closing March 17
Kali River Rapids: Closed for refurbishment
TriceraTop Spin: Closed permanently
Dino-Rama Area: Closed permanently
Those upset about the extinction of DinoLand U.S.A. will still have a chance to ride the "Dinosaur" ride, set to close sometime next year to make way for the new "Tropical Americas" land.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Disney World theme parks: See which rides, shows are currently closed
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