Fall 2025 at Walt Disney World is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic seasons in recent memory. Disney’s going full throttle with updates, closures, and shiny new attractions. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just trying to make the most of your vacation, these changes are too big to ignore.
Let’s start with the flashiest. Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is the brand-new nighttime parade that hits Magic Kingdom this fall. It’s packed with glowing floats from Moana, Encanto, and Coco, plus a charming new character named Whimsy who leads the show.
Over at EPCOT, Test Track 3.0 finally reopens on July 22. The updated experience includes sleeker visuals and a stronger storyline—something fans have been begging for. But not all news is good news.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad remains closed for the rest of 2025. The ride is part of a major overhaul in Frontierland, which also saw the permanent closure of Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Belle. That area is being transformed into two new lands: a Cars-inspired space and a much-anticipated Villains land.
Meanwhile, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin closes August 4 for refurbishment, and its return timeline is fuzzy. Many speculate a more modern, interactive ride is coming.
Animal Kingdom is also shifting. Zootopia: Better Together will debut this winter inside the Tree of Life, replacing It’s Tough to Be a Bug. And yes, DINOSAUR is on borrowed time.
Hollywood Studios fans are still processing the closure of MuppetVision 3D. It’s being replaced by a Monsters, Inc. area with a Door Coaster on the way. The Muppets will return in a rethemed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster next year.
And while it’s not a fall change, heads up: the Skyliner will shut down January 25–31 for maintenance. Plus, Typhoon Lagoon will close again in early September, with Blizzard Beach set to reopen in November.
Bottom line? Disney World this fall is a construction zone—but also a dreamer’s playground. Just go in with a plan… and maybe a backup plan too.
