Disney World Ends 2025 With Sweeping Closures as New Lands Advance
The moves reflect a push to refresh parks in response to Epic Universe.
Overview
- Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island closed shortly after July 4 and were dismantled to clear space for Piston Peak and a Villains area.
- Muppet Courtyard shut at Hollywood Studios, with Muppet Vision 3-D ending its run as the characters shift to a reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.
- DinoLand U.S.A. was removed at Animal Kingdom after mixed reactions, with a Tropical Americas land inspired by Encanto moving forward.
- Construction is underway on Piston Peak, Monstropolis with a large new coaster, and an unnamed Villains land, with no opening dates announced.
- Outlets report DINOSAUR and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will close early 2026 for conversions to an Indiana Jones Adventure and a new Muppet attraction.