Disney World rides run all day, every day, for 12 hours straight, so it takes a lot of work to keep things in tip-top shape, which means some rides will have to close for maintenance. It’s never fun to get to a Disney park and realize your favorite ride closed, which is why we always keep an eye on the refurbishment calendar to prep for closures on our and your upcoming trips!
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Disney recently announced that a super popular Magic Kingdom ride is closing for refurbishment this November, and now we know when the ride will reopen, too!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will close for refurbishment on Monday, November 2nd, according to the Disney World refurbishment calendar. The Disney World website now states that it will reopen on Friday, December 18th, 2026.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a thrilling water ride featuring Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, and more beloved characters from The Princess and the Frog. It opened in Magic Kingdom on June 28th, 2024, making it over two years old. This is the ride’s first major refurbishment, and while Disney hasn’t shared any details about what the closure is for, it’s likely for general maintenance. The ride has struggled with animatronics mishaps since it opened, so this closure could address some of these issues.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
In addition to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana’s Bayou General will also close on November 2nd. Located at the ride exit, you can purchase your ride photos and some Princess Tiana merchandise. The store could reopen with the ride, but no official reopening date has been announced yet.
Tiana’s Bayou General
Critter Co-Op will remain open during this closure, which offers similar Princess and the Frog merchandise along with other general Disney souvenirs. This store is located before the queue entrance to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure near the bridge.
Critter Co-Op
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more Disney World ride refurbishments you need to know about. In the meantime, stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney World news!
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