Warning: Most Guests Shouldn’t Visit Disneyland or Disney World Until 2030

Disney’s mantra has always been about endless imagination. But right now – and for the foreseeable future – visitors to Walt Disney World and Disneyland are feeling the growing pains of that creativity.

Massive overhauls are underway at pretty much every major Disney park, promising jaw-dropping new lands and attractions — but also plenty of noise, closures, and reroutes. If you’re heading to Orlando or Anaheim soon, prepare to navigate a construction jungle that’ll stretch through the rest of the decade – and if you’re a less frequent visitor, you may want to delay your trip entirely.

These aren’t quick fixes or minor updates. Disney is betting big on future magic, but the next few years will test the patience of even the most devoted fans.

Magic Kingdom’s Big Shake-Up

Magic Kingdom is reinventing a piece of itself. Starting July 7, 2025, classic spots like Rivers of America, Liberty Square Riverboat, and Tom Sawyer Island will close for good to make way for Piston Peak National Park — a Cars-themed land that aims to create a new immersive experience that differs to the one found at California Adventure.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is also getting a full-on makeover — retracking rails, revamping the landscape — and should roar back in 2026. Disney’s pushing to refresh old favorites while building shiny new thrills, including a Villains land targeted for 2030, promising a darker edge to Magic Kingdom’s lineup.

More Makeover Madness at Disney Parks

Animal Kingdom is trading DinoLand U.S.A. for Tropical Americas — a vibrant new land inspired by Encanto and Indiana Jones. Dino-Rama closed in early 2025, with Tropical Americas expected in 2027. Don’t expect seamless strolls — phased closures and construction detours will become the norm.

EPCOT is keeping its renovations low-key. The big news is Test Track 3.0, revamped with new vehicles and a fresh storyline, landing late summer 2025. Other planned upgrades — a Mary Poppins attraction, Spaceship Earth overhaul — have hit the brakes, leaving EPCOT relatively calm amidst the chaos.

Hollywood Studios closed Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo today to clear the stage for a Monsters, Inc. land, including Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster. Meanwhile, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is getting a Muppets remix, debuting in 2026 with Kermit and the gang taking the wheel.

Out west, Disneyland Resort’s Disney California Adventure will shutter Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! in early 2026 for a Pandora expansion — yes, more Avatar magic. A Coco-themed attraction is also brewing near Pixar Pier. Avengers Campus is growing too, with two new rides in progress that will shake up guest flow, especially near the Red Car Trolley.

And looming over it all is DisneylandForward, Disney’s 40-year plan to add lands, boost capacity, and fix parking. It’s bold — but brace yourself for years of dust and detours.

Do you plan on visiting Disney World or Disneyland anytime soon?