Credit: Inside the MagicA decades-old attraction failed to reopen at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
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According to a new report from BlogMickey, the Swiss Family Treehouse failed to reopen today, December 20, despite being scheduled to do so. The attraction closed for a month-long refurbishment on November 18 with the intent to return today. However, this closure will seemingly last a little longer than intended.
The treehouse was listed on the official Walt Disney World Resort calendar. The following message is still seen on the Walt Disney World attractions webpage:
Swiss Family Treehouse will temporarily close for refurbishment on November 18, 2024, and is expected to reopen on December 20, 2024.
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Construction walls currently block access to the Swiss Family Treehouse, and numerous pieces of scaffolding and other construction items have yet to be removed. Multiple Walt Disney Imagineers were photographed on the scene, indicating there has been a delay in the refurbishment process.
While the attraction was scheduled to reopen today, guests will likely not be able to step foot inside for at least a few more days.
It’s unknown what exactly this refurbishment entails, but considering the Swiss Family Treehouse’s age, the attraction can probably use all the help it can get.
Magic Kingdom is home to many rides and attractions, from thrilling roller coasters like Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to slow-moving dark rides like Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion.
However, the theme park also offers plenty of more relaxing experiences, with Swiss Family Treehouse being a great example. Nestled at the front of Adventureland, Swiss Family Treehouse has been a respite for guests since Magic Kingdom and the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971.
Although the treehouse is far from the most popular attraction at Magic Kingdom, it has become somewhat of a cult favorite for die-hard Disney World fans, allowing them to immerse themselves in the story of Disney’s classic Swiss Family Robinson film from 1960.
A version of the attraction also exists at the original Disneyland Resort, as well as Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney, though these iterations feature notable differences in both their features and overall theme.
More on Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom:
Tour the island abode the Swiss Family Robinson built after they were shipwrecked on a deserted island. Cross a bridge at the foot of a large leafy tree and climb handcrafted wooden stairs. Explore the living quarters of the famous adventurers and discover open-air rooms brimming with a bevy of 19th-century articles salvaged from the wreck.
At the base of the tree, a large wooden wheel gathers water from a stream and a series of ingenious contraptions carry it up to the rooms inside the treehouse.
A Spectacular Point of View
Those who reach the 6-story-high summit of the treehouse will enjoy 360-degree views of Adventureland and Magic Kingdom park, particularly Jungle Cruise river.
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While unconfirmed, guests may not see Swiss Family Treehouse return until 2025, a year filled with big changes for “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Starting at Magic Kingdom, both Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and The Hall of Presidents will close for refurbishment in January.
The park is also expected to shut down its Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island areas next year to make way for a new expansion inspired by Pixar’s Cars franchise.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will see changes of its own in January, with sections of DinoLand U.S.A. closing permanently to make way for a new Encanto-inspired expansion.
Changes will also take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the semi-near-future, with Disney confirming earlier this year that both MuppetVision 3D and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be closing permanently in their current forms. The Muppets will lose their spot in Muppets Courtyard, which will eventually house Mike, Sully, and other characters from Monsters Inc., but they aren’t being totally evicted from the park.
The Muppets will eventually take over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster for themselves, with Disney giving Steven Tyler and Aerosmith the boot.
What upcoming Walt Disney World project are you most excited about?
