The fall season has officially kicked off at Walt Disney World with the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, autumnal decor along Main Street U.S.A., and the Central Florida air holds a little less humidity (ever so slightly). Alongside these seasonal changes, a few popular attractions will be closed for refurbishment, with some offerings shuttering permanently! Here’s a look at what’s closed at Walt Disney World in September 2025, so you can set expectations and plan your visit with fewer surprises.
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:
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – CLOSED
All right, you junior space rangers, listen up! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin closed last month 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 recent announcement for the new Rainbow Caverns scene has us all excited for the return, 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 has begun 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
Spaceship Earth – CLOSED
Over at the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, Spaceship Earth closed on August 25th for some routine refurbishment, and will reopen later this year – most likely in time for the busy holiday season. While the grand and miraculous Spaceship Earth is long overdue for upgrades and maintenance, this shorter refurb period may address only a few tweaks.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Launch Bay – PERMANENTLY CLOSING 9/25
A revamped The Magic of Disney Animation will return to Hollywood Studios in 2026, but that means we must say goodbye to Star Wars Launch Bay. The last day to soak up those pre-Galaxy’s Edge vibes and experience the designated Darth Vader meet-and-greet will be September 24th, as Launch Bay will close for good beginning September 25th.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Boneyard – PERMANENTLY CLOSING 9/2
The last day to experience The Boneyard in Dinoland U.S.A. is Monday, September 1st, since the fossil-filled playground will close permanently on September 2nd to make way for the Tropical Americas land.
While some attractions will be offline this September, 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!
