6 Disney World Ride Closures in May 2026 + Upcoming Closures

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These are the Disney World rides that have closures on the refurbishment calendar during May 2026.

Rock n Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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Rock n Roller Coaster has been closed to be rethemed. It will reopen on May 26th as Rock n Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen on May 3rd after being closed for more than a year for some big upgrades.

Soarin’

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Soarin’ Around the World closes May 14th through 25th. It reopens on the 26th as Soarin’ Across America.

WDW Railroad Frontierland Station 

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The Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland Station is closed during the Frontierland construction. It is unknown when this will reopen.

Wildlife Express Train, Affection Section, & Animal Care at Conservation Station

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Wildlife Express Train, Animal Care at Conservation Station, and Affection Section are all closed. This is because they are adding Bluey’s Wild World to the area on May 26th.

Typhoon Lagoon

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Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is closed, but will reopen on May 12th. This means both water parks will now be open for the summer.