Refurbishment
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens at Magic Kingdom with updates
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened today at Disney's Magic Kingdom after more than a year of closure for major refurbishments. The ride features new paint, a smoother track, enhanced storytelling, and brighter lighting. Disney Parks shared videos highlighting the changes and a point-of-view ride experience.
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom will shut down for an extensive update beginning July 6, 2026. The attraction is scheduled to reopen sometime in 2027 with new scenes and a figure of Walt Disney.
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Disneyland’s King Arthur Carrousel is scheduled to close temporarily starting July 6. The attraction will operate through the July 4th weekend, with its final day on July 5.
A viral video captured a hydraulic fluid leak from the Carousel of Progress animatronic character John at Disney's Magic Kingdom, highlighting the ride's decay. The incident occurred amid reports of other mechanical failures, as the attraction awaits a refurbishment permitted in February 2026. Plans may include modernizing systems and adding a Walt Disney animatronic.
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Disney's Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close from mid-July to October 2026 for a refresh. Brunch service will move to Citricos during this period, with guests possibly noticing refurbishment work nearby.
Walt Disney World Resort has demolished the exit queue of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, signaling progress toward its spring 2026 reopening after a major refurbishment that began in January 2025. Guests spotted the changes on March 5, 2026, amid ongoing entrance updates.