Overview
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, leaving it closed for Magic Kingdom’s final three hours.
- Walt Disney World posted the reduced hours on the attraction page with no reason and the calendar shows no refurbishment for the ride.
- Guests staying at eligible Disney Resort hotels can use Early Theme Park Entry at 8:30 a.m. to ride before public opening, and anyone using Lightning Lane must pick return times before 7:00 p.m.
- This is the second brief, unexplained schedule change for the attraction in 2026, following a full-day closure on February 11, which highlights a recurring pattern of short-notice adjustments.
- Other calendar changes are affecting evening plans at Magic Kingdom too: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closed November 2 for its first refurbishment and currently shows a return date of December 18.