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Disney World Confirms March Ride Closures and Rethemes Across Multiple Parks

The company is concentrating refurbishments to refresh headliners during a busy travel month.

Overview

  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad remains closed for a major upgrade, with Disney targeting a spring 2026 return featuring a refurbished track and a Rainbow Caverns-inspired sequence.
  • Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster has closed to become a Muppets-themed version with a new preshow and soundtrack, with Disney targeting a summer 2026 reopening.
  • DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom has permanently closed and will be reimagined as an Indiana Jones attraction that keeps the ride system but introduces a new story, sets, and characters.
  • Rafiki’s Planet Watch is closed for conversion to a Bluey experience at Animal Kingdom, and Disney has not announced an opening date.
  • The Walt Disney World Railroad is operating on an altered route throughout March, with the Frontierland station closed and trains bypassing active construction zones.