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.