Disneyland Confirms Several Major Park Shutdowns Coming Soon

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A handful of classic Disneyland attractions are marked for closure.

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A slate of new ride and attraction closures has been confirmed for Disneyland Paris Resort.

Three major Disneyland Paris attractions will close in November —Voyages de Pinocchio, Phantom Manor, and Snow White.

Starting with Pinocchio, the classic dark ride will close on November 3 for refurbishment. The attraction will remain closed through November 14 and reopen the following day, November 15.

Phantom Manor is arguably the biggest name on this list. The unique spin on Disney’s iconic Haunted Mansion has remained one of the most popular rides at the European resort and is often heralded as one of Disney’s best theme park attractions of all time.

The spooky dark ride will also be closed from November 3 through November 14.

Finally, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will close for a very brief refurbishment on November 17. The ride will return on November 20.

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Ride closures, updates, and refurbishments are happening all across Disney’s theme parks. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in January for an extensive overhaul. Over the last few months, guests have watched as parts of the classic western roller coaster have been replaced and rebuilt, including the ride’s actual track.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is not expected to reopen until sometime next year.

Magic Kingdom also closed its Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin attraction this year for its own lengthy renovation. The classic arcade-style shoot-em-up attraction is getting a makeover, which will include the arrival of a new scene, a new character, and improved ride vehicles.

Spaceship Earth recently closed for a brief refurbishment at EPCOT, leaving the park without its literal centerpiece. The educational dark ride has taken guests back in time for decades, though it will be out of commission for the foreseeable future.

It’s Tough to Be a Bug closed permanently earlier this year at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to make way for a new attraction: Zootopia: Better Zoogether. The It’s Tough to Be a Bug show building has remained closed for the last few months as work continues on getting the new theater show ready.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether officially opens on November 7.

Which ride on this list will you miss the most?

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