Credit: DisneyA classic Disney World attraction looked quite different this week.
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From Tomorrowland to Main Street U.S.A., there are all kinds of secrets and magical moments waiting around each corner at the Magic Kingdom. The iconic Disney theme park has served not only as the face of Orlando tourism but also as the theme park industry as a whole, with Magic Kingdom being one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world.
A huge part of Magic Kingdom’s continued success comes down to what rides the park has to offer. Magic Kingdom is known for classic dark rides like Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan’s Flight, but the park also has several more thrilling adventures under its belt.
Recent additions like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and TRON Lightcycle / Run have enhanced Magic Kingdom’s selection of rides quite nicely. The park’s upcoming Piston Peak expansion will add many more rides in the coming years.
Inspired by Pixar’s Cars franchise, Piston Peak will feel similar to Radiator Springs at Disneyland, transporting visitors into the world of Lightning McQueen.
However, even at “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” issues are bound to arise, with the entire resort having widespread outages earlier this week.
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On September 23, Walt Disney World experienced a power outage that affected several rides and attractions across the resort. Heavy thunderstorms swept across Central Florida Tuesday afternoon, and by 7:20 p.m., several reports began coming in of multiple closures at the resort.
However, closures weren’t the only thing guests saw at the parks, with Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid facing rather curious technical issues. The ride kept on swimming, but certain aspects of the attraction did not work.
The lights on our way into the ride kept flickering (there’s a lot of lightning outside), and we get on the Seas and see this 😱 pic.twitter.com/xUxdbEw2k1
— Ethan 💫 (@ThatDisneyBoi) September 23, 2025
The attraction underwent a brief refurbishment this summer from July 21 to July 26. There were no clear changes or updates visible when the ride returned
Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid opened in 2012 as part of Magic Kingdom’s big Fantasyland update. This expansion was one of the largest ever to hit Magic Kingdom, bringing new rides, attractions, and other experiences to Disney’s original Florida theme park.
The most popular part of this update has been Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Despite opening over a decade ago, this Snow White-themed roller coaster continues to be one of the most popular attractions not just at Magic Kingdom but throughout Walt Disney World.
Journey of the Little Mermaid is also quite popular, as it’s an excellent option for those moments when you just need a break from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Magic Kingdom.
What is your favorite ride at Magic Kingdom?