Disney parks are constantly changing their refurbishment schedules, making it difficult for guests to keep up with the operating times and latest news regarding their favorite attractions, resorts, shops, and restaurants. Here are a few big, upcoming changes that are either confirmed by their respective parks or at the least very strongly rumored for the very near future.
This month’s refurbishment update includes the removal of an iconic (or infamous) part of a water slide, plus rumored extensions for several projects around the resort.
1. Keister Coaster Pool Slide at Luna Park Pool (Disney’s Boardwalk Resort )
Status: Confirmed
Dates: Now – December 31, 2020
Luna Park Pool went down for refurbishment back in October, and it seems as part of this refurbishment the infamous clown face that was part of the Keister Coaster pool slide has been removed, and will not be returning. Disney has confirmed that this pool slide will be sporting a brand new looks soon, saying in a recent statement:
“We look forward to Mickey and his pals clowning around at Luna Park Pool. Guests will enjoy the same great ride down Keister Coaster slide with a brand-new look.”
Disney’s website estimates that work on this pool attraction will be completed before the end of the year, but of course dates are subject to change.
2. Kali River Rapids (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
Status: Confirmed
Dates: January 3, 2021 – April 2 2021
Every year Kali River Rapids goes down for an annual refurbishment, and though this refurbishment was originally scheduled to take place from January 3, 2021 until February 19, 2021, this refurbishment will now reopen over a month later to guests on April 2 2021.
3. Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover (Magic Kingdom)
Status: Confirmed
Dates: Now – TBA
One of the attractions that did not open with Walt Disney World when it reopened in July was the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and right now this attraction is expected to stay closed through at least the first week of the new year. And while we could get lucky and see a January reopening for this attraction, rumors are starting to swirl that there is something seriously wrong with this attraction, due to several factors, including the fact that this attraction hasn’t operated in almost a full year, the refurbishment keeps getting extended, and the fact guests have even reported seeing Cast Members pushing ride vehicles along the track.
Unfortunately, Disney has not given any updates about this project, and if there are indeed issues with this attraction, we doubt they’d make a public announcement. In any case, we’ll be keeping a close eye on this project and seeing if there are any signals that this refurbishment could be coming to an end anytime soon.
4. Walt Disney World Railroad (Magic Kingdom)
Status: Confirmed
Dates: Now – TBA 2022
Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed since the beginning of 2019 and though there haven’t been any official updates on the refurbishment of this attraction, with the delay of the TRON Lightcycle / Run, it looks like this refurbishment will last at least another year due to construction slowdowns, as Disney is rumored to now be targeting a 2022 opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run. Disney has yet to update their official calendar for this attraction, but we’ll let you know if there are any updates in the near future.
