Overview
- Walt Disney World’s attraction page lists December 12, 2025 as the restart date, with operating hours for that day still pending.
- The water-raft ride has been closed since October 6 for its annual refurbishment, a departure from its typical January-to-spring downtime.
- Disney advanced this year’s maintenance to have the attraction operating before DINOSAUR and the rest of DinoLand U.S.A. close on February 2, 2026 for the Tropical Americas project.
- Coverage notes the mid-December comeback will help distribute holiday crowds by restoring a high-capacity option at the park.
- One outlet reports a Cast Member said sections of wood would be replaced during the work, and guests can expect the usual soaking 20-foot drop with lockers available near the entrance.