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Disney Parks Announce Key Ride Closures and Refurbishments

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Walt Disney World

  • Slinky Dog Dash Extended Closure: The popular Slinky Dog Dash at Disney's Hollywood Studios remains closed due to ongoing downtime, impacting attraction availability for guests. This is an unplanned closure 127.

  • Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Announced: Tiana's Bayou Adventure will close for refurbishment on November 2nd, with additional refurbishments including the Walt Disney World Railroad from September 28 to October 29, reopening on October 30. These works are part of wider park updates 59.

  • Frontierland and Iconic Ride Updates: Significant changes are underway in Frontierland, including a new dining experience at The Diamond Horseshoe. Additionally, an iconic ride will be temporarily closed, set to reopen on October 30th 31012.

Disneyland Resort

  • Esplanade Infrastructure Changes: Four ticket booths at the Disneyland Resort Esplanade have been demolished to facilitate the construction of a new pedestrian bridge, parking structure, and transportation hub, which will support 6,000 parking spots and electric vehicles 8.

  • Main Street Cinema Reopening: After nearly three weeks, the Main Street Cinema at Disneyland Park has reopened, featuring classic Mickey Mouse cartoons 11.

Sources

  1. [1]Slinky Dog Dash Extended Closure· forums.wdwmagic.com
  2. [2]Slinky Dog Dash Extended Downtime at Disney's Hollywood Studios· wdwmagic.com
  3. [3]Changes Confirmed for Frontierland Area in Magic Kingdom· insidethemagic.net
  4. [4]Closure for Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom· disneyfoodblog.com
  5. [5]Tiana's Bayou Adventure to Close for Refurbishment· disneyfoodblog.com
  6. [6]Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Railroad Closing for Refurbishment· wdwnt.com
  7. [7]Slinky Dog Dash Temporarily Closed for Downtime· wdwnt.com
  8. [8]Demolition of Ticket Booths at Disneyland Entrance for New Infrastructure· insidethemagic.net
  9. [9]Walt Disney World Railroad Closing for Refurbishment· wdwnt.com
  10. [10]Closure Announced for Iconic Magic Kingdom Ride· disneyfoodblog.com
  11. [11]Main Street Cinema Reopens at Disneyland Park· insidethemagic.net
  12. [12]Magic Kingdom to Experience Major Refurbishments· insidethemagic.net

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