originally posted on 1/3/2023 5:23:00 PM
Some of Walt Disney World's popular rides in Orlando, Florida will be closed for refurbishment in 2023, according to the theme park's website.
On January 9, both Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom and the Kali River Rapids water ride in Animal Kingdom will close to parkgoers. The former is expected to be closed through January 13, according to Disney's day calendar.
The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Hollywood Studios will close the following month on February 20, and will "resume its super-stretch limo rides in summer 2023," Disney's website stated.
Specific details on what exactly Disney will be refurbishing on those rides have not been announced or revealed.
And in case you missed it, changes are also coming to the iconic Splash Mountain attraction at Disney's Magic Kingdom this month.
Starting on January 23, the ride will undergo a transformation, and will "reopen in 2024 as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure," a ride inspired by the movie, The Princess and the Frog, Disney's website stated. The last chance to ride Splash Mountain will be on January 22.
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