{"id":150093,"date":"2025-02-14T14:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/14\/6-beloved-disney-world-attractions-that-are-closing-for-good-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-02-14T14:00:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T14:00:22","slug":"6-beloved-disney-world-attractions-that-are-closing-for-good-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/14\/6-beloved-disney-world-attractions-that-are-closing-for-good-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 beloved Disney World attractions that are closing for good &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Disney movies always have a happy ending, but you can&#8217;t get to the &#8220;happily ever after&#8221; without some struggle, conflict and heartache. Like its beloved films, Walt Disney World&#8217;s current <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/disney-world-development-plan\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">expansion plan<\/a> follows a similar storyline.<\/p>\n<p>In August 2024, Disney announced a slew of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/d23-disney-parks-announcements-2024\/#walt-disney-world-announcements\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new attractions<\/a> coming to all four of its Orlando theme parks. They include a &#8220;Zootopia&#8221;-based attraction coming to Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom, a &#8220;Cars&#8221;-themed land coming to the Magic Kingdom and a &#8220;Monsters, Inc.&#8221;-themed land coming to Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds like a fairy tale to me, but the joy of racing alongside Lightning McQueen and visiting a real-life version of Monstropolis comes at a price.<\/p>\n<p>Disney World is closing several popular attractions to make way for its next iteration. If one of your favorite rides is on this list, you should make it a point to pay your respects on your next visit before they close for good.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"its-tough-to-be-a-bug\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">&#8216;It&#8217;s Tough to be a Bug!&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tree-of-Life-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Tree of Life at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Disney announced in 2023 that &#8220;It&#8217;s Tough to be a Bug!&#8221; would get a &#8220;Zootopia&#8221; retheme. However, it only recently announced an exact closure date for the 4D movie based on 1998&#8217;s &#8220;A Bug&#8217;s Life,&#8221; which plays several times daily inside Animal Kingdom&#8217;s Tree of Life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/09\/20230911_New-Attractions-at-Disney-2023_DPEP_DD23_WDW_Zootopia_3.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">&#8220;Zootopia&#8221;-themed attraction concept art. DISNEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The film will be replaced by Zootopia: Better Zoogether! in the winter of 2025-2026. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will feature fan-favorite characters like Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and Officer Clawhauser, likely in a similar 3D movie format with special effects that make the show even more engaging.<\/p>\n<p>To make way for the new attraction, &#8220;It&#8217;s Tough to be a Bug!&#8221; will close permanently March 17. Therefore, March 16 is your last chance to experience this fun-loving film.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dinosaur\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Dinosaur<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Dinosaur-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Dinosaur at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The closure of a ride named Dinosaur brings to mind so many extinction puns that I don&#8217;t even know where to start. So, I&#8217;ll cut to the chase. Dinosaur \u2014 along with the rest of DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom \u2014 is going the way of the dodo as Disney prepares to build out a Tropical Americas-themed land in its place.<\/p>\n<p>DinoLand U.S.A. is already in the midst of a phased closure. Chester &amp; Hester&#8217;s Dino-Rama, TriceraTop Spin and the Fossil Fun Games carnival game area closed in January, with only Dinosaur, a handful of dining locations and a dig-site-themed outdoor play area remaining open.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new Tropical Americas area will feature two anchor attractions: one themed to &#8220;Encanto&#8221; and another designed to mimic one of Indiana Jones&#8217; many adventures. The latter will eventually replace Dinosaur.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:48.55555555555556%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/kiougwihevnjvuyu93giorwv-1.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Concept art for a Tropical Americas area at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom. THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Disney held an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Tropical Americas section of Animal Kingdom on Jan. 17, and behind-the-scenes construction is already underway. Disney has yet to release an exact closure date for Dinosaur, but with an expected 2027 opening, it&#8217;s likely to close at the end of this year.<\/p>\n<p>When Disney World revealed everything new <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/disney\/new-at-walt-disney-world-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coming to the parks this year<\/a>, they shared that Dinosaur will be available &#8220;through 2025&#8221; and that this would be your &#8220;last chance&#8221; to ride. So, if you have a 2025 trip on the calendar, you may want to pay a visit to Animal Kingdom before this ride goes extinct.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"muppet-vision-3-d\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Muppet*Vision 3D<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/MuppetVision-3D-TCHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At this year&#8217;s Disney Experiences Showcase during the biannual D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, Disney announced that a &#8220;Monsters, Inc.&#8221;-themed land was being planned for Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. Eagle-eyed fans knew it would likely be going in one of two places: Animation Courtyard (home to Star Wars Launch Bay) or Muppets Courtyard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/muppet-vision-3d-closing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Disney confirms Muppet*Vision 3D closure at Hollywood Studios, but it&#8217;s not all bad news<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To the collective dismay of Muppets fans the world over, Monstropolis is replacing the park&#8217;s Muppets-themed area and shuttering Muppet*Vision 3D.<\/p>\n<p>Attractions come and go, but this particular one was beloved for more than its slapstick comedy gags; it was one of the final projects that Muppets creator Jim Henson worked on before he died in 1990. Disney said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyparksblog.com\/wdw\/monsters-inc-the-muppets-hollywood-studios\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">blog post<\/a> that it was &#8220;exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future,&#8221; but it is unclear at this point what that might mean.<\/p>\n<p>June 7 is officially the last day to watch Muppet*Vision 3D and its &#8220;glorious three-hour finale&#8221; before it closes permanently June 8 for the forthcoming &#8220;Monsters, Inc.&#8221; land. Construction on the new land is slated to begin later this year.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"rock-n-roller-coaster\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roller Coaster<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-TCHIEFFI.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roller Coaster at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As part of the announcement regarding the Muppet*Vision 3D closure, Disney shared that the Muppets weren&#8217;t moving out of Hollywood Studios for good. Rather, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their friends are relocating to Sunset Boulevard.<\/p>\n<p>The Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roller Coaster ride currently features music and a storyline based on the band Aerosmith, but their residency is coming to an end. The Muppets will soon take over Disney World&#8217;s only upside-down roller coaster.<\/p>\n<p>Disney has not revealed an exact closure date for Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roller Coaster in its current form, but with Muppet*Vision 3D&#8217;s imminent demise, this may be your final year to ride along in a super stretch limo with Aerosmith.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"liberty-square-riverboat-and-tom-sawyer-island\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/08\/20210805_Disney-On-A-Budget_KGenter-42.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">The Liberty Square Riverboat at the Magic Kingdom. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Radiator Springs is making a permanent pit stop at the Magic Kingdom. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/disney-world-closing-rides-cars-attractions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Cars&#8221;-themed area<\/a> will bring two new attractions to Frontierland: One is a thrilling rally race, and the other is geared toward young roadsters.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-TARAH-CHIEFFI.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To clear space for the new rides, Disney is bulldozing a large swath of Frontierland that encompasses several longtime attractions. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyparksblog.com\/wdw\/new-details-revealed-expansion-magic-kingdom\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 2024 blog post<\/a>, Disney shared that the Rivers of America area \u2014 home to the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island \u2014 will be &#8220;transformed into vast and rugged terrains for a rally race with some of the world&#8217;s most iconic racers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:58.658854166666664%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/WDW_CarsAerial_MK-1536x901-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Concept art of &#8220;Cars&#8221; area coming to Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom. THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Construction on this new area is slated to begin this year. While Disney hasn&#8217;t yet released an exact closure date for the Liberty Square Riverboat or Tom Sawyer Island, there&#8217;s a decent chance this year could be your last chance to experience these two classic attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Disney did acknowledge in the blog post that it understands guests&#8217; desire to say goodbye to these attractions. It said that &#8220;guests will have plenty of time to experience the charm and nostalgia of Frontierland as it is today&#8221; before the construction equipment moves in. Keep an eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyparksblog.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Disney Parks blog<\/a> and TPG for more details as they become available.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;m beyond excited about everything new that will happen in the next few years at Walt Disney World, but that doesn&#8217;t make the loss of some of my longtime favorite rides sting any less.<\/p>\n<p>Much of my next Disney World trip will include visits to the attractions on this list so that I can ride one last time before all I have are memories. If you don&#8217;t already have a trip on the books this year, the stories below can help you plan your farewell tour of these soon-to-close rides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/disney-world-rides-closing-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disney movies always have a happy ending, but you can&#8217;t get to the &#8220;happily ever after&#8221; without some struggle, conflict and heartache. Like its beloved films, Walt Disney World&#8217;s current expansion plan follows a similar storyline. In August 2024, Disney announced a slew of new attractions coming to all four of its Orlando theme parks. 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