Updates and Changes at Disney World in 2024 and 2025

Disney World is a place of constant change, and 2024-2025 is no exception. We have compiled an overview of the attractions that will undergo changes over the next year and a half.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

This attraction is a reimagining of the former Splash Mountain and is coming to Magic Kingdom. Inspired by the Disney movie “The Princess and the Frog,” it takes guests on a musical journey through a sparkling bayou. Visitors will join Princess Tiana and the jazz-loving alligator Louis on their adventure as they prepare for a lively celebration during the Mardi Gras season. The opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is set for June 28, 2024. A virtual queue will be in place when the attraction opens, and guests will need to use the My Disney Experience app to access the attraction.

Test Track

Test Track is one of the most popular attractions at EPCOT and is known for giving guests an exciting experience as test drivers in high-speed cars. The attraction allows visitors to design their own car and then test it on a variety of challenging tracks, which include sharp turns, steep hills, and high-speed straights. Disney and sponsor Chevrolet have planned a renewal of Test Track, which will involve closing the attraction2. The last day the attraction will be open in its current form was June 16, 2024. Details about what the new version of Test Track will include have not been fully revealed, but it is expected that the update will include a tribute to the classic attraction World of Motion, which originally occupied the same building. A reopening date has not yet been announced.

It’s Tough to be a Bug!

It’s Tough to Be a Bug is a 3D film and live show located in Animal Kingdom. This attraction gives guests the opportunity to experience life from an insect’s perspective and is situated in the Tree of Life. Disney has announced that “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” will be replaced by an entirely new “Zootopia” 3-D show. Details about the new attraction are still limited, but it is known that it will be based on the popular Disney movie “Zootopia.” An exact date for when “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” will close or when the new “Zootopia” attraction will open has not yet been announced.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a stage performance that has been part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios since it debuted on January 7, 19925. The show had its last performance in 2020 and did not reopen after the pandemic closure of Walt Disney World. Disney has announced plans to revive “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” with a new show called “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” expected to debut in the fall of 2024. Details about the new show are still limited, but it is known that it will bring an updated version of the classic story back to the park.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

This popular roller coaster will reopen on July 27, 2024, after extensive refurbishment that began in January this year.

Country Bear Jamboree

Country Bear Jamboree is a classic attraction located in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World6. It has been part of the park since it opened and is known for its animatronic bear performance. “Country Bear Jamboree” has been closed since January 27, 2024, for significant refurbishment. The new and improved version of the show will include some significant updates and will officially open on July 17, 2024.

Other Changes and Rumors

There are rumors that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom will close for a major refurbishment as part of an expansion project called Beyond Big Thunder Mountain8. Disney has reportedly applied for a building permit for the refurbishment, which may indicate that the closure could begin as early as later this summer. The refurbishment may include a complete replacement of the track and other upgrades. The Beyond Big Thunder Mountain project was first announced at the D23 Expo in 2022 and is described as the largest in Magic Kingdom’s history.

Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be transformed into a new area inspired by tropical America, with a particular focus on Mayan culture. Disney has delved into the art, culture, and archaeology of the Yucatan Peninsula to shape the new theme and is working with 3-D models to bring the vision to life. Visitors can also look forward to an Encanto-inspired attraction, where Casita from the movie will be a central element. In addition, fans of Indiana Jones can rejoice that the DINOSAUR attraction may be transformed into an attraction featuring the iconic adventurer. We do not yet know when this new part of Animal Kingdom will be ready.

There are also rumors that Disney is planning to build a fifth park in Disney World, but this has not been confirmed by Disney.