Spaceship Earth Joins Wave of Disney World Closures as Refurbishments Stretch Into 2026

Reduced capacity is driving longer waits for remaining attractions.

Overview

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been closed since January for a major overhaul and is not expected to reopen until 2026.
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT went offline in August for refurbishment with no announced return date.
Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat were closed permanently this summer, and Muppet*Vision 3D ended earlier in the season.
Plans for 2026 include retheming DINOSAUR into an Indiana Jones experience and reworking Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster with a Muppets-led version.
With several high-capacity rides unavailable, outlets report heavier congestion and advise using Disney’s app to monitor waits and adjust plans.