Disney Park’s Indefinite Attraction Closure Continues With No Updates
It is not uncommon for Disney attractions to close for extended periods, particularly as parks undergo long-term updates and infrastructure work. In many cases, those closures are clearly framed as temporary, with refurbishment timelines shared publicly.
Across Disney’s global parks, lengthy shutdowns have become increasingly routine. At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been closed for major track replacements and interior enhancements. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is also shuttered for a comprehensive refresh tied to new ride vehicles and interactive elements.
These projects typically come with some degree of transparency. Reopening seasons are announced, even if specific dates remain fluid. Guests may wait months, but there is usually a sense of direction and intent behind the closure.
That clarity is not always present. In rare cases, an attraction closes without a projected reopening date, remaining absent from park operations long enough to raise questions about its long-term future.
Disney Park Attraction Left in Limbo
That appears to be the case with the Swiss Family Treehouse at Tokyo Disneyland. The Adventureland walkthrough attraction has remained closed since April 2022, with no reopening timeframe provided by the resort.
Swiss Family Treehouse opened at Tokyo Disneyland in 1993, a decade after the park’s debut. Modeled after versions found at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, the attraction offered a self-guided experience centered on exploration rather than ride mechanics.
Inspired by Disney’s 1960 film Swiss Family Robinson, the treehouse invited guests to move through a large artificial tree filled with handcrafted living spaces. Rope bridges, simple furnishings, and elevated viewpoints emphasized the resourcefulness of the fictional castaways.
Since its closure, the attraction has remained inaccessible. On the Tokyo Disney Resort website, Swiss Family Treehouse is listed as closed indefinitely. The resort has not issued any public statements clarifying whether the closure is temporary or permanent.
The treehouse got fenced off, leaving the steel frame completely exposed, and the stairs are still nowhere to be found as usual.
Well, if you can call it movement, there was some, but it might be hopeless now, huh.
ツリーハウスは幕外されて鉄骨が剥き出しにされちゃったし相変わらず階段はないまま
まあ動きがあったといえばあったけど、もうダメかもね pic.twitter.com/qIHpzr5UCI
— cody もうすぐクリスマス (@christmas_pocha) April 10, 2024
Images from 2024 showed the structure in a deteriorated state. Construction fencing surrounded the attraction, sections of the steel framework were visible, and the familiar staircases used by guests appeared to have been removed.
There has been little visible progress since then. No restoration work has been publicly documented, and the attraction continues to sit unused within Adventureland.
Broader Plans for Adventureland
At the same time, concept art released by the Oriental Land Company suggests broader changes may be planned for this section of the park. The company owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort under license from Disney.
Concept images shared in 2025 depict a significantly expanded Adventureland with a reworked layout behind The Crystal Palace. Several existing attractions appear absent from the artwork, including Jungle Cruise, Swiss Family Treehouse, Western River Railroad, and the Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents “Aloha E Komo Mai.”
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— Theme Park Wizard (@ParkWizar1) April 28, 2025
The Oriental Land Company has provided limited explanation alongside the visuals. The materials describe the images as potential future concepts rather than confirmed projects, offering only a general timeline without specific details.
Visually, the artwork leans toward tropical and jungle environments. Some elements resemble Paradise Falls from Pixar’s Up (2009), alongside colorful balloon motifs and expanded New Orleans–style theming. Other features appear to include water-based rides, play areas, and a large show building.
If Swiss Family Treehouse does not return, its removal would mark the loss of one of Tokyo Disneyland’s few remaining walk-through attractions. These slower-paced experiences have become increasingly rare as the park emphasizes large-scale rides and immersive environments.
The potential change aligns with other developments across Tokyo Disneyland. Space Mountain is currently being fully rebuilt rather than refurbished, representing one of the largest attraction investments in the park’s history.
Elsewhere, Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters has permanently closed and is set to be replaced by a Wreck-It Ralph–themed attraction scheduled to open in 2027.
In the United States, Swiss Family Treehouse remains open in modified forms at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. While both versions have undergone thematic updates over the years, they continue to operate, albeit with a reduced profile within their respective parks.
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