Overview

• Kali River Rapids enters its yearly refurbishment on October 6, 2025, in a standard safety and maintenance closure.
• The shutdown reduces Animal Kingdom to five operating rides during the work, with some outlets not counting the Wildlife Express Train in that total.
• Disney has not announced any new theming or upgrades for Kali River Rapids during this refurbishment.
• Dinosaur remains scheduled to close permanently on February 2, 2026, as preparations continue for broader changes in Dinoland U.S.A.
• Fan reactions range from nostalgia to speculation about future rethemes, and travel sites advise prioritizing headliners and using Lightning Lane to navigate tighter capacity.