Disney World Rolls Out Multiple Summer Openings While Large-Scale Construction Continues

Overview

• A cluster of high‑profile openings and soft launches over Memorial Day weekend, centered on May 26, produced heavy crowds and long waits for new experiences such as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and the phased Walt Disney Studios courtyard.
• Bluey’s Wild World opened with a virtual queue but will switch to a standard standby line from June 2, a move Disney says reflects a quick drop in launch‑week demand.
• Walt Disney Imagineering filed permits naming contractor Icarus Exhibits for set‑element installations at Alien Swirling Saucers and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which signals upcoming show and prop work though Disney has not issued public details.
• Carousel of Progress will close on July 6 for its largest overhaul since 1975, with Disney planning all new scenes, a Walt Audio‑Animatronic and a targeted reopening in 2027.
• Major areas across the resort remain behind walls or permanently closed — including Frontierland’s Rivers of America, DinoLand U.S.A., and the former Muppets Courtyard — creating visible construction, altered circulation for guests, and reported changes to Disney Springs vendors scheduled for mid‑June.