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"
Ricki, based on your concerns early May is the much better choice–see this: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2013/12/08/2015-weeks-to-visit-walt-disney-world-ranked-in-order/
All the height restrictions are here: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/04/21/ride-height-requirements-at-walt-disney-world/
Hi Dave, am looking to book a 19 night stay away for 2 adults, 1 child (9) at around early May or early June 2015. Really conscious of crowd levels, heat and costs. Can you please advise which month would be best value, also what are the height restrictions for main rides, and is this the case for all the other parks? Kind Regards
Anywhere from late fall to days before…
Do they normally have a timeframe of when they announce these? We’re going in Jan 2015 with a 4yo and 7yo….
Kim, your February dates will be horribly crowded, so pick the end of January. Yes your kids will likely miss one or two great rides. There are also Family Suites in All-Star Music. See this for links to reviews of both: http://yourfirstvisit.net/2010/04/26/walt-disney-world-resort-hotel-reviews/