After visiting Walt Disney World for 20+ years, I wondered if anything would ever make the parks feel like they used to. Then I went with my grandmother.
The arrival of the new theme park attractions means the closure of old favorites, so we’re taking a look at which Disney attractions are closing (or might close) in 2025.
Orlando attractions opening in 2025 include a new Harry Potter world at Universal Epic Universe and a Zootopia show at Disney World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is closed for a major refurbishment; the Disney roller coaster is set to reopen in 2026.
Cinderella Castle Dream Lights displayed an icy wonderland each Christmas season at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom from 2007-2019.
Disney donated defunct ride vehicles from DisneyQuest and Magic Kingdom to the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is open at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, but while the attractions are certainly sisters, they’re not twins.
Character meet & greets abound at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which has returned for the season at Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom will again host Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party during the 2024 holiday season. Learn dates, ticket info, and what’s new.
D23 Brazil revealed details of upcoming Disney park attractions themed to “Avatar” and “Encanto,” plus the “Monsters, Inc.” doors coaster.
