Disney World rides can close for re-dos at any time, but the winter “ride closure season” from early January though mid-February is the most predictable time for Disney World rides to close for rehab and refurbishment.
Splash Mountain is the major attraction that most commonly closes in this period, with closures of a week, a month (most common) and several months.
So far–in great news–it looks like Splash Mountain will only close for a few days in 2016. A couple of other great rides are closed around the same time, however.
Here’s what we currently (think we) know about 2016 Disney World winter ride closures:
Magic Kingdom:
- Splash Mountain closed January 6 – January 10
- Liberty Belle Riverboat closed January 18 – 22
- Space Mountain closed January 11 – 15
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin closed January 15 – February 11
Animal Kingdom – no known closings
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – no known closings
Epcot – no known closings
I’ll add more winter ride closures as they are announced…
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39 Comments on "2016 Winter Ride Closures at Walt Disney World"
Where does Disney announce their ride rehab closures? I asked a cast member about the Splash Mountain closure last night and he told me that it was only a rumor. TBH, I trust sites like this more than cast members, but I was just wondering where an official announcement will be made. I’m pretty disappointed about the whole thing… Seeing as it was just closed for the same time period this year we were hoping it wouldn’t be for our 2014 trip!
When we were there last February, Splash Mtn was well under rehab with technicians working on it
Booo! I’m so sad that Splash Mountain will not be open when we go first week of March. Oh well, there is one similar at Islands of Adventure, and a water ride at Animal Kingdom. Too bad my kids won’t get to experience it like I did as a kid. I guess that means we will have to plan another trip. Haha!!
Dave, im not surprised at all. We were there from 8/17 – 8/30 and Splash Mountain experienced numerous periodic closures each day! Big Thunder Mountain railroad also had its share of problems as well which is funny because it just went through a long refurbishment.