2023-2024 Disney World Refurbishments & Ride Closures Story

2023-2024 Disney World Refurbishments & Ride Closures

Nothing is worse than spending hours upon hours planning your trip to Walt Disney World, only to find out your favorite attraction is under refurbishment.

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That’s why we created this 2023 & 2024 Disney World Refurbishments and Closure schedule, which will help you know what’s open and what’s closed.

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In this story, we'll cover Walt Disney World's 4 theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. We'll share the refurbishment schedule and list closed rides in each park.

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Why Does Disney Do Refurbishments to Rides?

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Magic Kingdom

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EPCOT

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Hollywood Studios

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