Overview

• The attraction did not open with the park this week and reportedly remained closed until around noon before reopening to lighter-than-usual waits.
• Disney placed large industrial fans in the outdoor queue as an immediate heat-safety measure after construction walls and a drained Rivers of America reduced airflow.
• The machines’ look and hum are described as breaking the queue’s haunted soundscape and lowering immersion for waiting guests.
• Recent reports describe a broader pattern of late openings and intermittent downtime for the ride this year.
• Disney has not announced a themed or permanent replacement for the fans, and guest reaction remains divided between comfort and preservation of atmosphere.