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Opting to stay at a Disney World hotel comes with several perks that enhance your vacation. You can benefit from early park entry, free parking, complimentary transportation, and even a free water park day on your check-in day.
*Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort*
Moreover, Disney hotels offer various amenities like dining, shopping, and refreshing pools. It’s great to splash in the pool after a day at the parks. Although some hotel pools are still being refurbished, the reopened Courtyard Pool at the Grand Floridian is exciting news!
*Grand Floridian Courtyard Pool*
Several Disney World attractions are temporarily closed for updates. Check below for closures from March 1st to 8th:
### Magic Kingdom
**Playground at Dumbo the Flying Elephant**
The playground will close on February 24th for refurbishment, but the ride remains open.
*Dumbo the Flying Elephant*
**Hall of Presidents**
Closed since January 20th without a reopening date, possibly for updates due to the inauguration.
*The Hall of Presidents*
**Astro Orbiter**
Closed from January 13th, reopening set for summer 2025. It’s currently dismantled for offsite refurbishment.
*Astro Orbiter under refurbishment*
**Big Thunder Mountain Railroad**
Closed on January 6th and will reopen in 2026 with some new enhancements.
*Big Thunder Mountain Railroad*
### EPCOT
**Gran Fiesta Tour**
Shut down from January 6th for refurbishment, planned to reopen on March 15th.
*Gran Fiesta Tour*
**Test Track**
Closed June 17th for a full revamp inspired by World of Motion, reopening in late summer 2025.
*Test Track*
### Hollywood Studios
**Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy**
Permanently closed as of October 8th, 2024, for an upcoming Villains show debuting in summer 2025.
*Sunset Showcase*
**Voyage of the Little Mermaid**
Currently closed, with an updated [*The Little Mermaid*—A Musical Adventure] show coming by summer 2025.
*The sign's gone!*
### Animal Kingdom
**Bat Exhibit at Maharajah Jungle Trek**
Closed on February 17th for refurbishment but expected to reopen in early March.
*Maharajah Jungle Trek*
**Kali River Rapids**
Closed on January 6th for regular maintenance, reopening on March 14th.
*Kali River Rapids*
Share your thoughts on these closures and new developments! What's your must-do Disney World attraction, and when will you plan your next visit?
*Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort*
Moreover, Disney hotels offer various amenities like dining, shopping, and refreshing pools. It’s great to splash in the pool after a day at the parks. Although some hotel pools are still being refurbished, the reopened Courtyard Pool at the Grand Floridian is exciting news!
*Grand Floridian Courtyard Pool*
Several Disney World attractions are temporarily closed for updates. Check below for closures from March 1st to 8th:
### Magic Kingdom
**Playground at Dumbo the Flying Elephant**
The playground will close on February 24th for refurbishment, but the ride remains open.
*Dumbo the Flying Elephant*
**Hall of Presidents**
Closed since January 20th without a reopening date, possibly for updates due to the inauguration.
*The Hall of Presidents*
**Astro Orbiter**
Closed from January 13th, reopening set for summer 2025. It’s currently dismantled for offsite refurbishment.
*Astro Orbiter under refurbishment*
**Big Thunder Mountain Railroad**
Closed on January 6th and will reopen in 2026 with some new enhancements.
*Big Thunder Mountain Railroad*
### EPCOT
**Gran Fiesta Tour**
Shut down from January 6th for refurbishment, planned to reopen on March 15th.
*Gran Fiesta Tour*
**Test Track**
Closed June 17th for a full revamp inspired by World of Motion, reopening in late summer 2025.
*Test Track*
### Hollywood Studios
**Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy**
Permanently closed as of October 8th, 2024, for an upcoming Villains show debuting in summer 2025.
*Sunset Showcase*
**Voyage of the Little Mermaid**
Currently closed, with an updated [*The Little Mermaid*—A Musical Adventure] show coming by summer 2025.
*The sign's gone!*
### Animal Kingdom
**Bat Exhibit at Maharajah Jungle Trek**
Closed on February 17th for refurbishment but expected to reopen in early March.
*Maharajah Jungle Trek*
**Kali River Rapids**
Closed on January 6th for regular maintenance, reopening on March 14th.
*Kali River Rapids*
Share your thoughts on these closures and new developments! What's your must-do Disney World attraction, and when will you plan your next visit?
