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Disney Moves Kali River Rapids Refurbishment to October Ahead of DinoLand Closure

The change is intended to keep park capacity up before DinoLand U.S.A. shuts down in early 2026.

Overview

  • Kali River Rapids will close for annual maintenance on October 6, 2025, with a planned reopening in December.
  • Disney advanced the work from its typical January–March window to have the ride operating before DinoLand U.S.A. goes offline.
  • DinoLand U.S.A., including the DINOSAUR attraction, is scheduled to permanently close on February 2, 2026, after a final operating day on February 1.
  • The Boneyard play area ended operations on September 1, 2025, reflecting phased closures tied to the land’s transition.
  • Park-focused outlets report Disney shared the updated timeline, framing it as a step to limit overlapping downtime at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.