Disney World Details March Closures as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Shuts for Muppets Retheme
A concentrated refurbishment push is reshaping operations ahead of spring and summer reopenings.
Overview
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster closes March 2 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a Muppets retheme featuring Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, with reopening targeted for summer 2026.
- At Magic Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin remain closed with spring 2026 returns expected, and Cinderella Castle’s restoration continues with the moat drained for access.
- Rafiki’s Planet Watch and the Wildlife Express Train are closed for conversion to a Bluey experience, with a late‑May debut discussed in reports but not confirmed by Disney.
- DinoLand U.S.A. is now closed to clear space for the Tropical Americas land, Pueblo Esperanza, which is planned to open in 2027.
- EPCOT lists no major attraction closures for March, while broader resort impacts include Typhoon Lagoon’s refurbishment, multiple pool projects, and Disney Springs’ Lime Garage closure through March 13.