Keeping Disney World rides in tip-top shape takes a lot of work, and sometimes that means attractions need to close to make it happen. Of course, it’s never fun to get to a Disney park and realize one of your favorite rides is closed, which is why we always keep an eye on the refurbishment calendar to know what closures are coming up and when. It can save you a ton of heartache in the long run and help you prepare for your upcoming trip.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Of course, if you don’t want to keep up with the calendar on your own, you can always check DFB! Speaking of which, one of Magic Kingdom’s popular rides is closing in November for refurbishment, and we’ve got all the details you need to know.
Heads up! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be closing for refurbishment on November 2nd, according to the Disney World refurbishment calendar. The Disney World website states that it will reopen in December 2026, but no specific date has been announced.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
In addition to the closure of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana’s Bayou General will also be closing on November 2nd. Critter Co-Op will remain open during this closure. These two gift shops feature Princess and the Frog merchandise along with other general Disney souvenirs.
Critter Co-Op
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a thrilling water ride that took over what once was Splash Mountain. It opened in Disney World on June 28th, 2024, meaning it’s over two years old! This is the first major refurbishment for the ride, and while Disney hasn’t shared any details about what the closure is for, it’s likely for general maintenance.
The ride has had some mishaps with its animatronics pretty much since it opened, so it’s possible that this closure will address some of these issues (we can only hope!).
Tiana animatronic
As far as other ride closures go in Magic Kingdom, the Carousel of Progress is currently closed as Disney works to revamp it.
Each scene of the ride is being completely updated to represent new decades. The first act will be set in the 1960s, starting with the moon landing in 1969. The second act will be in the 1980s, with Sarah showing off her latest kitchen gadgets and appliances. The third act will take us to 1999 on New Year’s Eve (cue Prince song here). A fourth act will show a possible future.
Carousel of Progress Concept Art ©Disney
We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney World ride refurbishments you need to know about and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure does not seem old enough to require a major referb. ( This by the way from someone who doesn’t get to Disney that often. ) It must have been a rush job to get it open. Personally, I liked the “song of the south theme” better. There where thousands of people who looked up to uncle Reamus (sp?) of a generation.
Disney would love to bury that movie and deny they ever made it ( because of the slaves ) I thought it was a well made movie. ( no, I’m not prejudice )!
Kungaloosh! ( maybe AJ will explain that sometime )