List of rides, attractions closing at Disney and Universal theme parks permanently
Several rides and attractions are closing permanently at Disney and Universal theme parks to make way for new projects.
Closing at Disney theme parks
Walt Disney World Resort (near Orlando, Fla.)
Future closings
Star Wars Launch Bay | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
“Star Wars” indoor character greeting location and museum hall
- Closing date: Sept. 25, 2025
- Last day open: Sept. 24, 2025
- Originally opened: 1998
- Replacement: The Magic of Disney Animation
Dinosaur | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Indoor thrill ride in a Jeep-like vehicle
- Closing date: Feb. 2, 2026
- Last day open: Feb. 1, 2026
- Originally opened: 1998 (as “Countdown to Extinction”)
- Replacement: Indiana Jones-themed ride recycling the same Jeep-like ride system
Donald’s Dino-Bash! | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Collection of character meet & greets with Donald Duck and friends
- Closing date: Feb. 2, 2026
- Last day open: Feb. 1, 2026
- Originally opened: 2018
- Replacement: Tropical Americas-themed land
Restaurantosaurus
Quick-service hamburger restaurant in DinoLand, U.S.A.
- Closing date: Feb. 2, 2026
- Last day open: Feb. 1, 2026
- Originally opened: 1998
- Replacement: Tropical Americas-themed land
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Indoor, upside-down roller coaster with a soundtrack of Aerosmith songs
- Closing date: TBA 2026
- Last day open: TBA 2026
- Originally opened: 1999
- Replacement: New version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets
Recent closings at Walt Disney World
In addition to the attractions listed above closing in the future, Walt Disney World recently permanently closed:
- The Boneyard | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Tom Sawyer Island | Magic Kingdom
- Liberty Square Riverboat | Magic Kingdom
- Muppet*Vision 3D | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- PizzeRizzo | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano | Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- It’s Tough to be a Bug! | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- TriceraTop Spin | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Disneyland Resort (Anaheim, Calif.)
Future closings
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! | Disney California Adventure Park
Indoor, Fantasyland-style dark ride retelling the story of “Monsters, Inc.”
- Closing date: TBA fall 2025
- Last day open: TBA fall 2025
- Originally opened: 2006
- Replacement: “Avatar” boat ride
Recent closings at Disneyland
Disneyland Resort also recently permanently closed the Red Car Trolley on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. The ride’s backstage facilities were in the way of the upcoming expansion to Avengers Campus.
Closing at Universal theme parks
Recent closing at Universal Orlando Resort
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit | Universal Studios Florida
Outdoor roller coaster where riders can choose their onboard song
- Closing date: Aug. 18, 2025
- Originally opened: 2009
- Replacement: TBA
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