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"
Hi We are coming jan 22 and leaving on 26 of January. I was hoping this was going to be a non crowded time to come. We will have one that has never been. Gonna be an adult only whoo hoo. I came one year with my son at the end of january and it was kinda creepy it was so empty BUT definetly fun. Do you think this will be a slow light time? Thank You so much for your input. We are gonna stay at the movies. Is the pop century better?
Janae, the “official”: answer is always behind the rumor mill, but it catches up eventually…
I talked to a Disney agent and asked about closures. She told me only Peter Pan was scheduled for closure in January. How do I find what is accurate?
Jennifer, it depends a bit on whether you’ll be able to return. Even with the issues you note, January after New Year’s week is the favorite time of many repeat visitors, because you avoid heat and (most days) crowds…
If this may be your only visit, there are much better choices–see http://yourfirstvisit.net/2012/10/15/2014-weeks-visit-walt-disney-world-ranked-order/
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Our family is visiting 1/6/14-1/10/14, this will be our first trip, (have 2 teenagers), we will be going to celebrate my birthday. (not particularly looking forward to this birthday its one of thoses with a big Zero at the end, who could be depressed in Disney on their Birthday). I know the Marathon will be going on, but do you know if we will still be able to enjoy our visit, due to the unpredictable weather, marathon, and ride closures?