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Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World Expected to Close in 2018 for Refurbishment

Splash Mountain
Credit: Disney Dining

I know we have all been anxiously awaiting the re-opening of Splash Mountain in the Frontierland area in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It is a popular attraction and definitely one of the iconic attractions within the park.  The attraction closed on August 28th, 2017 for a refurbishment and is still currently closed.  The attraction is expected to re-open to guests on November 17th, 2017.  Disney sources online now indicate that Splash Mountain will close again on January 8th, 2018 for another month long refurbishment.  That refurbishment is expected to be complete and ready to re-open the attraction to guests on February 1st, 2018.

 

We don’t know the nature of the current refurbishment or the exact reasoning behind another refurbishment.  With the holiday season rapidly approaching, we suspect that Disney wanted to make sure that the attraction could be open during peak season and then continue more refurbishment efforts.  It would make sense for Walt Disney World to plan the refurbishment schedule in that way.

Walt Disney World frequently closes various attractions in order to refurbish them and complete necessary maintenance to ensure that they are safe and visually appealing to guests.  Disney puts a lot of effort into maintaining appearances and ensuring that things look new and well maintained so that the experience is as magical as possible.  There are typically only a couple attractions closed at a time across all of the parks to help ensure that there are plenty of attractions open for guests when they visit.

 

About Christy Caby

I am a diehard Disney fanatic! I fell in love with all things Disney from an early age and that only increased once I first visited Walt Disney World! It led me to complete a yearlong Disney College Program working at merchandise locations within Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Disney-MGM Studios at that time) and I worked for Disney Parks & Resorts Technology in Project/Program Management. Now I get to write about Disney and help others plan their magical vacations! Disney holds a special place in the hearts of my entire family as my husband proposed there, we honeymooned there, took trips while pregnant with each of my boys and have visited with them many, many times from 8 weeks old through now. One of my favorite memories from each trip is always the look on my kids’ faces the first time they see the castle. I’d love to help you plan your magical vacation! Request a free quote at http://magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/christy-caby/ or look for me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/christy.caby. Have a magical day!