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Closures and Expansions: Key Updates at US Disney Parks

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Walt Disney World

  • Na'vi River Journey Remains Closed: Na’vi River Journey at Disney's Animal Kingdom is still closed as of July 13, with no expected reopening today. This affects guests planning to experience the attraction during their visit. 4

  • DinoLand U.S.A. Closed: DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney's Animal Kingdom is now permanently closed, removed from park maps and the official app. 1

  • Magic Kingdom Shutdown Resolved: After a significant temporary shutdown last night, attractions at Magic Kingdom are back in operation. 2

  • Germany Pavilion Refurbishment: An unannounced refurbishment is underway at the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT's World Showcase. 12

  • Frontierland Boardwalk Changes: While the physical boardwalk remains open, it has been removed from maps in anticipation of a new Cars-inspired area. 10

  • Port Orleans Resort Incident: A fire broke out at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside on July 11, causing emergency responses and visible black smoke. 11

Disneyland Resort

  • Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer: Disneyland Resort offers a special summer ticket for kids ages 3 to 9 at $50 for a 1-Day Park Hopper. Guests can also save up to 25% on select resort stays, providing savings for families visiting this summer. 5

Sources

  1. [1]DinoLand U.S.A. Permanently Closed at Disney's Animal Kingdom· laughingplace.com
  2. [2]Magic Kingdom Experiences Major Attraction Shutdown· forums.wdwmagic.com
  3. [3]Closure and Updates in Disney's Animal Kingdom· wdwnt.com
  4. [4]Na'vi River Journey Remains Closed· wdwnt.com
  5. [5]Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer at Disneyland Resort· disneyland.disney.go.com
  6. [6]17 New Rides Announced for Magic Kingdom Expansion· allears.net
  7. [7]Walt Disney Studios Land Officially Opens· disneyfoodblog.com
  8. [8]Frontierland Boardwalk Removed From Digital and Physical Guidemaps· wdwnt.com
  9. [9]EPCOT Closing Early Tonight· wdwmagic.com
  10. [10]Magic Kingdom's Frontierland Boardwalk Permanently Removed· insidethemagic.net
  11. [11]Fire Breaks Out at Disney's Port Orleans Resort· insidethemagic.net
  12. [12]Germany Pavilion in EPCOT Closes for Refurbishment· insidethemagic.net

How this briefing is made

MagicHop uses AI to consolidate recent Disney parks reporting and check summaries against the cited sources. We focus on changes that affect trip planning. This is an automated summary, not firsthand reporting. Check the original announcement for current dates, prices, and availability.

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