Refurbishments & Closures
Every active refurbishment, scheduled closure, and recently-reopened ride, restaurant, and shop across Orlando's theme parks — filterable by park, type, and status. Updated as announcements break.
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Ongoing Coming SoonCars Off-Road Rally Race
Magic KingdomAnnounced at D23 2024 as the headline attraction of Piston Peak National Park in Frontierland. Disney has not announced an opening date or window, and has not confirmed the ride system. Reported 2029 estimates come from permit filings, not from Disney.
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Ongoing Coming SoonPiston Peak Family Attraction
Magic KingdomConfirmed at D23 2024 as a distinct second attraction in Piston Peak National Park, but Disney has published almost no detail beyond it being aimed at younger guests. Ride type and thrill level in this listing are inferred, not official. No opening date or window announced.
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Ongoing Coming SoonMonsters, Inc. Suspended Coaster
Hollywood StudiosAnnounced at D23 2024; Disney confirmed the suspended ride system and vertical lift in a March 2025 Parks Blog post. MuppetVision 3D, PizzeRizzo and Mama Melrose’s closed in June 2025 for the project. No opening date or window has been announced; commonly cited 2027 and 2028 dates are estimates, not Disney statements.
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Ongoing Coming SoonEncanto Attraction
Animal KingdomAnnounced at D23 2024 and reconfirmed by Disney in April 2026. The 2027 window is official; no exact opening date has been announced. Ride system has not been confirmed.
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Ongoing Coming SoonIndiana Jones Attraction
Animal KingdomAnnounced at D23 2024, replacing DINOSAUR. The 2027 window is official; no exact opening date has been announced. Reuse of DINOSAUR’s enhanced motion vehicle system is widely reported but has never been officially stated, so thrill level here may be conservative.
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Ongoing Coming SoonTropical Americas Carousel
Animal KingdomAnnounced at D23 2024 and listed by Disney as a distinct attraction in the Tropical Americas land. The 2027 window is official; no exact opening date has been announced.
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Ongoing Coming SoonDisney's Lakeshore Lodge
Disney WorldDisney Vacation Club resort under construction on Bay Lake at the former River Country site beside Fort Wilderness, with 967 rooms and villas planned. Disney's stated window is summer 2027; no exact opening date has been announced. First announced in 2018 as Reflections, a Disney Lakeside Lodge, then shelved and re-announced under the new name on November 26, 2024. The tower structure topped out per mid 2026 reports.
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Ongoing Coming SoonMonsters, Inc. Theatrical Experience
Hollywood StudiosListed by Disney among the Monstropolis attractions, but never described as a discrete attraction in a single statement, so treat this listing as provisional. No name, format, opening date or window announced.
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In progress Coming Soon Opens in 51 daysThe Magic of Disney Animation
Hollywood StudiosFirst announced in July 2025 as part of the Animation Courtyard reimagining; Disney confirmed the name and the September 14, 2026 opening date in a July 15, 2026 press release. The listing covers five named sub-experiences as one attraction.
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Ongoing Coming SoonSEAQuest: Legends of the Deep
SeaWorld OrlandoAnnounced September 17, 2025 for a 2026 opening. SeaWorld’s official ride page now says only Coming Soon and no longer commits to a date; trade reporting in April 2026 described a mid construction redesign with no revised date, which SeaWorld has neither confirmed nor denied. Treat the 2026 window as SeaWorld’s last stated intent rather than a current commitment.
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In progress Refurbishment Reopens in 118 daysJurassic Park River Adventure
Islands of AdventureClosed January 5, 2026 for an 11-month refurbishment Universal describes as planned maintenance, with permits around $14.8M and aerial photos showing animatronic upgrades. No retheme or replacement has been announced. Universal's posted reopening date is November 20, 2026.
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Ongoing Coming SoonFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
Universal Studios FloridaAnnounced by Universal on January 20, 2026, replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The 2027 window is official; no exact opening date, height requirement or speed has been published. Universal Studios Hollywood is getting a separately designed version, so filter reporting by resort. The listing image is the announcement key art; no ride concept art has been released.
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Ongoing ClosedBurger King Whopper Bar
CityWalkClosed April 21, 2026 after operating at CityWalk since 2009. Universal announced the closure April 10; a Five Guys is slated to replace it in late summer 2026.
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Ongoing Temporary closureVolkskunst
EPCOTClosed abruptly on or just before July 13, 2026, with most of the store blocked off. Cast Members told AllEars and Disney Food Blog the closure allows work on the bathrooms directly backstage; the pavilion's guest restrooms are also walled off. No reopening date has been announced and Disney has not commented officially. Der Teddybär reopened next door on July 14 and hosts the Kidcot station in the interim.
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Ongoing ClosedThunder Falls Terrace
Islands of AdventureServed its last meals July 19, 2026. The building will be transformed into Islands of Adventure's new signature full-service restaurant (name not yet announced), slated to open in 2027. Announced in May 2026 alongside the planned 2027 closure of Mythos.
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Upcoming ClosedFast & Furious: Supercharged
Universal Studios FloridaUniversal moved the closure up by roughly a year, from the previously announced 2027 to August 16, 2026, telling Annual Passholders around July 15, 2026. The final operating day is August 16; the ride is closed from August 17. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift takes the site in 2027. Universal has not said why the timeline moved up.
Refurbishment data is compiled from official park announcements and industry reporting. Dates can change — always confirm with the park before your visit. Tips or corrections? Let us know.