DISNEY WORLD WINTER RIDE CLOSURES IN 2012
The list of attractions closed at Disney World for repair or refurbishment in the winter of 2012 is beginning to emerge.
Rides so far known to be closed some or all of this period include
- Fantasmic, closed 1/9/2012 to 2/12/2012
- Big Thunder Mountain, closed 1/9/12 to 5/27/2012
- Dumbo, closed 1/9/12 to 3/31/2012
- The Liberty Belle, closed 1/28 to 5/20
- Kali River Rapids, closed 1/24 through 2/9
- The Main Street Electrical Parade, closed 1/20 to 2/12
- the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, closed 2/26 to 3/10
- The Studio Backlot Tour, closed 2/13 to 3/9
- The Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground, closed 2/13 to 3/10
Many weeks in this time period are great for returning visitors, but because winter ride closures are typical, I don’t recommend January and early February
for first-time visitors who may never return.
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26 Comments on "2012 Disney World Winter Ride Closures Beginning to Clarify"
Glad to help Leesa, and have a great trip!
Thanks, Dave for your quick and helpful response. We may go earlier from March 1 – 8 (so we can still take in the EPCOT FGF) or go March 5 – 12 and go to the beach for the last couple of days. I’m really glad you mentioned about the scooters and medical condition. I did more checking and found out I should get documentation from her doctor on her condition(s) so we can request a Guest Assistance Card (GAC).
I haven’t seen any firm dates beyond it reopening 4/1. My expectation is that Disney will “move mountains” 🙂 to get it re-opened by Easter week–which is 4-1…
I’ve been reading that thunder mountain will definitely be closed through may and even worse for us late April visitors, test track will also refurb around Easter time. Have you heard this?
Hi Leesa! Coupla things.
First I can’t recommend either period you note, as both end with high crowds. See this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/10/20/2012-weeks-to-visit-walt-disney-world-ranked-in-order/ If you could arrive earlier in either period and depart by Feb 17 or March 10 I think it would go better! If you are stuck wiht one or the other pick your March date.
Second those in scooters usually have to wait in the regular lines, unless they have a medical condition that makes waiting itself, even while seated, distinctly challeging…