Refurbishments are a regular part of theme park maintenance, and Disney parks are no exception. From ride overhauls to tech upgrades, closures are a necessary part of keeping attractions in top condition.
In fact, some Disney parks, like Disney World, have been known to close attractions for months or even over a year for significant upgrades. For a while now, it has been rumored that Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will undergo a complete re-track during a lengthy closure in 2025, with plans to reopen in 2026.
Meanwhile, Tokyo Disney Resort has just revealed an extended list of park closures for 2025 – and it’s much more extensive than we expected.
Tokyo Disney Resort’s 2025 Closures
Operated by the Oriental Land Company and often considered the crown jewel of Disney parks worldwide, Tokyo Disney Resort earned a reputation for its exceptional attention to detail, immersive theming, and unparalleled guest service.
In the New Year, however, this reputation may also extend to mass closures.
The resort’s two parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, were already facing significant closures next year, but now there are an additional 32 closures scheduled for 2025, with temporary shutdowns scheduled for multiple attractions, restaurants, and shops.
The full list of these new closures includes:
Tokyo Disneyland Closures
- China Voyager: January 8 – March 31
- Boiler Room Bites: January 8 – March 31
- Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights: January 10 and 31, February 5 and 22
- Sky Full of Colors: January 10 and 31, February 5 and 21, June 14 – September 15
- Toon Pop: January 14 – TBA
- Country Bear Bandwagon Shop: January 15 – March 7
- Mickey’s Rainbow Luau: January 27 – February 5
- Polynesian Terrace Restaurant: January 27 – February 5
- Plazma Ray’s Diner: February 3 – 9
- Donald’s Boat: February 26 – April 8, July 28 – August 6
- The Gazebo: April 1 – May 31
- Disney Harmony in Color: April 7 – May 9
- Pooh’s Hunny Hunt: April 9 – May 7
- Pirates of the Caribbean: April 16 – May 22
- Blue Bayou Restaurant: April 16 – May 22
- Mickey’s Magical Music World: April 21 – 24
- The Happy Ride with Baymax: May 9 – 28
- Mark Twain Riverboat: May 15 – June 13
- Big Thunder Mountain: May 29 – June 27
- Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek!: June 30 – July 24
- Character Greetings near Tokyo Disneyland Entrance: July 1 – September 15
- it’s a small world: July 1 – August 2
Tokyo DisneySea Closures
- Believe! Sea of Dreams: January 14 – February 10, February 14 and 28
- Miguel’s El Dorado Cantina: January 14
- Sky Full of Colors: January 17, February 5, 14, and 28, June 14 – September 15
- Caravan Carousel: January 28 – February 6
- Turtle Talk: April 8 – May 7
- Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey: May 8 – 28
- Blowfish Balloon Race: May 29
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: May 29 – August 26
- Flounder’s Flying Fish Coaster: July 1 – 21
- Scuttle’s Scooters: July 24 – August 22
The extended closure of Sky Full of Colors, the resort’s signature Disney fireworks display, is perhaps the most notable change. The fireworks show will be absent for three months, an extended break that also occurred in 2024.
Worth noting is the fact that Sky Full of Colors – which is visible from both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea – is far less immersive than the fireworks shows found at domestic Disney parks, with the recently-added Reach For the Stars projection show (which includes some pyrotechnics but is by no means a fireworks show) more comparable to the likes of Happily Ever After. Therefore, a three-month absence is nowhere near as big a deal as if Magic Kingdom scrapped the former.
Tokyo Disneyland’s regular daytime parade, Harmony in Color, is also slated to take a month-long break in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, the newly scheduled closure heading for “it’s a small world” will see the ride restored to its typical theming, with a Marvel-inspired temporary overlay heading for the attraction in just a few weeks.
Despite the numerous closures, Tokyo Disney Resort remains a must-visit destination, known for its immersive theming and detailed attractions. The recent opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea has also been a highlight for many guests – even if some people have had to pay a $580 upcharge to ensure access.
For U.S. travelers, 2025 might be the perfect time to visit Japan. With the yen at its weakest level in decades earlier this year, many Disney fans are taking advantage of cheaper trips to Tokyo Disney Resort, opting for the international experience rather than increasingly expensive visits to U.S. parks, where one-day tickets to Magic Kingdom Park are expected to reach up to $200 per person.
Are you planning a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort in 2025?
