Happy Halloween week! Walt Disney World Resort is in full not-so scary mode – but behind the scenes, they’re prepping for the upcoming holiday season, which officially kicks off November 14th. As the parks deck the halls with tinsel and twinkling lights, a few attractions are taking short breaks for refurbishment.
Whether you’re planning your must-do experiences or simply hoping to avoid unexpected closures, here’s what you need to know before your November 2025 visit!
Magic Kingdom
Even the Most Magical Place on Earth needs to do a little maintenance now and then, and this month a few classic attractions are temporarily off the lineup:
Mickey’s PhilharMagic Refurbishment
Fantasyland’s 4D adventure will be temporarily closed beginning November 1st for routine refurbishment and is expected to reopen later in the month.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – CLOSED
All right, you junior space rangers, listen up! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin closed in August for updates and is set to reopen in 2026 with several enhancements. The ride will feature new interactive targets that light up when hit, upgraded ride vehicles, and handheld blasters equipped with always-on lasers in two colors, allowing us space cadets to aim and shoot more effectively.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – CLOSED
Hold onto your hats and glasses, because the wildest ride in the wilderness is taking a break. Big Thunder has been down for scheduled refurbishment since January 2025, and is expected to reopen in Spring 2026. Disney’s announcement for the new Rainbow Caverns scene has us all excited for the return, and we can’t wait to see what else is in store! Until then, Frontierland feels a little more empty…
Walt Disney World Railroad – ALTERED ROUTE
Also part of Frontierland’s ongoing construction for Piston Peak and Villains Land, the Walt Disney World Railroad is currently operating under a modified route that excludes the Frontierland station. The train now operates as a shuttle between Main Street station and Fantasyland station only. The train will remain in this “shuttle mode” for the next few years, until the new projects are complete.
EPCOT
EPCOT is clear from the November 2025 closure calendar!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Launch Bay – PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Animation Courtyard is getting a makeover, complete with a revamped The Magic of Disney Animation returning to Hollywood Studios in 2026, but means we had to say goodbye to Star Wars Launch Bay, which closed for good on September 25th.
Disney Jr. Play & Dance – CLOSED
Just nearby, the Disney Jr. Play & Dance has been closed since the start of summer, and will reopen sometime in 2026.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tree of Life Theater
After It’s Tough to Be a Bug closed in March of this year, Zootopia: Better Zoogether officially opens November 7th.
Kali River Rapids Refurbishment
Kali River Rapids is currently closed for routine maintenance, which began October 6th and lasts through December 2025.
Going Extinct…
We still have a few months left with DINOSAUR, which permanently closes February 2nd before it transforms into a new Indiana Jones Attraction… so, ride it while you can!
While some attractions will be offline this November, there’s still plenty to enjoy at each park. Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for up-to-date info on closures, reopening dates, and showtimes during your visit. Happy travels!
