Any theme park fan is excited by new attractions coming to their favorite park. There’s a lot
a new addition arriving at Walt Disney World
In the coming years, this presents plenty of reasons for excitement. Sadly, constructing something new inevitably involves one of the most unpleasant aspects of theme parks: building site barriers.
No one enjoys construction barriers. They obstruct sections of your beloved parks, preventing entry. Even though Disney World consistently strives to minimize their unsightly appearance, there are limits to what can be achieved. Managing just one set of these bothersome barriers is unpleasant enough, yet numerous such obstacles will emerge across Walt Disney World in the coming years.
This isn’t about determining if everything heading to Walt Disney World is superior or inferior compared to previous offerings. I have previously discussed at length my mixed feelings on this matter.
quite enthusiastic about what lies ahead
and
upset that we’re losing some iconic attractions
The problem lies in what occurs during the interim, when there is absolutely nothing present at all.
Much of Walt Disney World will be closed for the next several years.
During D23 last summer, Disney Experiences moved away from discussing abstract ideas and concentrated instead on concrete upcoming attractions and areas slated for Disney Parks globally. Over the coming years, many developments are set to unfold. Several new regions have been revealed, including additions to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Each of these needed significant building work, so I figured Disney World would tackle them sequentially, beginning construction on the following project only after finishing or nearly completing the current task. Was I ever mistaken!
The first walls
rose at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this year
As most, but not entirely all of Dinoland U.S.A., closed down with the commencement of construction for the new Tropical Americas area, which will feature rides inspired by
Encanto
and Indiana Jones. Those walls were then joined this week by the blocking off of Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios following
the end of Muppet*Vision 3D
The space previously occupied by the Muppets is slated to become a new Monsters, Inc. themed area.
However, there’s more to consider. Among the three significant land redevelopment projects, the least favored one starts just slightly above a month from now. Following the Independence Day weekend, a substantial part of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland will be closed off as this project commences.
a change into a fresh Cars-themed zone
called Piston Peak.
This indicates that within a month, three significant areas across three out of Walt Disney World’s four theme parks will be enclosed behind construction barriers. Not even Epcot is completely safeguarded; although the construction walls were recently removed, parts of the park remain affected.
The Test Track attraction has been shut down since the previous year.
For redevelopment. Nevertheless, that attraction is anticipated to open again shortly, which means Epcot will remain the sole location where visitors can dodge those pesky construction barriers.
Things Are About to Deteriorate Before They Improve
A significant amount of building work is taking place simultaneously across three out of the four Walt Disney World parks, which can be quite overwhelming. It’s not just about losing attractions; it means fewer destinations within the park for visitors. With reduced options, the remaining rides will likely have even longer queues. Additionally, construction barriers will narrow pathways, adding to the sensation that the whole area is more congested than usual.
The decrease in available area isn’t ending here. It’s confirmed that two significant attractions at Disney World plan to shut down around 2026. We have assurance that “Dinosaur” at Animal Kingdom will stay operational throughout this year, suggesting it will be closed some time in 2026. Similarly, “Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster” located within Hollywood Studios is slated to close in 2026 as well, with plans to transform it into a new Muppet-themed ride.
These significant construction projects won’t commence until the completion of the two extra attractions. Among the presently closed features scheduled to reopen include the aforementioned Test Track and a new 3D film called “Zootopia: Better Together,” which is set for installation in what was formerly known as the It’s Tough To Be A Bug theater at Animal Kingdom.
It’s difficult to dispute that anyone who visits Walt Disney World over the coming years won’t have a noticeably inferior experience. Given all the closures, strolling through the parks will likely be far less enjoyable than normal. Almost everywhere you look, there will be substantially fewer activities available.
It’s uncommon for Disney World not to have something undergoing construction, being refurbished, or temporarily unavailable on any particular day. I grasp the eagerness to tackle all these projects simultaneously; starting them early means finishing them quicker. However, this seems like quite an extensive number of attractions to close off at one time.
The Distant Future of Walt Disney World Looks Promising
Even though the extensive building projects occurring simultaneously will likely make visiting Walt Disney World challenging over the coming few years, this does not diminish the fantastic future prospects for the destination.
Since all these projects are occurring at the same time, much of them will also take place in closely clustered areas. We can expect grand unveilings of one entirely new land following another, with several truly remarkable rides just around the corner.
The Monsters Inc. Door Coaster is a roller coaster I imagined would never come to fruition.
, making it the inaugural suspended rollercoaster at a Disney theme park. This addition to the upcoming Tropical Americas section in Animal Kingdom will finally introduce significant representation from an important global region that the park has lacked until now. The new
Cars
The area, along with the forthcoming Villains land addition, will reshape the globe’s most visited theme park in a manner that will ensure its relevance for many years ahead.
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