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Walt Disney World Faces Multiple Closures, Disneyland Offers $59 Evening Tickets

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Walt Disney World

  • Multiple Attraction Closures: A significant number of attractions, totaling 32, are currently closed at Walt Disney World, likely due to severe weather conditions. Notable closures at Magic Kingdom include 'it’s a small world' and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. 2

  • EPCOT Early Closure: EPCOT will close unusually early at 5:30 p.m. today, July 1, likely due to a private park buyout event. This will also result in the cancellation of the Luminous show. 35

  • DinoLand Transformation: DinoLand, U.S.A. has completely closed to pave the way for the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Disney's Animal Kingdom. 10

  • Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Update: An attraction at Walt Disney World has closed permanently to allow for the new Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, which began in March 2026. 6

  • Gorilla Enclosure Closed: The Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail enclosure at Animal Kingdom is temporarily closed as the troop gets acclimated to a new member. 7

  • EPCOT Shop Refurbishment: La Signature perfume shop in the France Pavilion of EPCOT is closed for refurbishment, with Guerlain products available at nearby Plume et Palette. 4

  • Holiday Cancellation: The iconic Grand Floridian gingerbread house will not appear this holiday season. 11

  • Upcoming EPCOT Closure: A major attraction in EPCOT is set to officially close this coming September. 12

Disneyland Resort

  • Attraction Refurbishments: Disneyland Resort will undergo several refurbishments, with the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition closing on July 6 and various Cozy Cone Motel locations closing temporarily between July 6 and July 10. 1

  • Limited-Time Evening Tickets: Disneyland Resort offers a promotional $59 1-Day Evening Ticket, allowing access to one park from 5:00 p.m. This offer is valid from July 12 through August 5, 2026, for select summer evenings. 89

Sources

  1. [1]Attractions Closing for Refurbishment at Disneyland Resort· wdwnt.com
  2. [2]Multiple Attractions Temporarily Closed at Walt Disney World· wdwnt.com
  3. [3]EPCOT Closing Early Today, July 1· wdwnt.com
  4. [4]La Signature Shop at EPCOT Now Closed for Refurbishment· wdwnt.com
  5. [5]EPCOT Closing Early Tonight· wdwmagic.com
  6. [6]Closure of Attraction to Make Way for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets· allears.net
  7. [7]Animal Kingdom Gorilla Enclosure Temporarily Closed· wdwnt.com
  8. [8]Limited-Time $59 1-Park Evening Ticket at Disneyland Resort· forums.wdwmagic.com
  9. [9]Disneyland Resort Offering $59 Evening Tickets for Summer 2026· laughingplace.com
  10. [10]DinoLand, U.S.A. Completely Closed for Tropical Americas Land· disneyfoodblog.com
  11. [11]Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Not Appearing This Holiday Season· wdwmagic.com
  12. [12]Major Closure Confirmed at EPCOT· insidethemagic.net

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