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Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Re-Opening June 15

Posted by: Steven Wilk May 5, 2023

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A series of dark rides in Fantasyland are set to be closed this summer for refurbishments.

Among these many attractions are Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan’s Flight.

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride

Mr. Road's Wild Ride

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This classic dark ride is one of the Park’s original classics. Based on the animated dual feature The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949), it takes Guests from Toad Hall through an English hamlet and finally to Hell. The ride was added to the Magic Kingdom in 1971 before it was shut down permanently in 1998 to make room for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Its closure was one of the many controversial Park changes over the years, and tributes to the old ride can be found throughout Magic Kingdom, including at The Haunted Mansion.

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The Disneyland Park version remains today and is set to close on June 5 for refurbishment and re-open on June 15.

Peter Pan’s Flight

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This attraction based on the 1953 film is also one of the original dark rides that debuted when Disneyland opened in 1955. It remains one of the most popular attractions at every theme Park that carries it. It takes Guests on a flying pirate ship through various scenes, including the Darling family nursery, the London skyline, and of course, Neverland. It, too, is closing for refurbishment in Disneyland on June 5. However, unlike Mr. Toad, a firm re-opening date has yet to be established.

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Alice in Wonderland

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Opening in 1958, this Fantasyland dark ride became another instant classic. It follows the adventures of Alice as she explores Wonderland. Its indoor/outdoor ride system makes it a unique experience not offered by any other Fantasyland dark rides. Unlike Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and Peter Pan’s Flight, Alice in Wonderland was never made for the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It also is due for refurbishment on June 5. But like Mr. Toad’s wild ride, it should only be closed for ten days.

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It’s always great when Disney refurbishes their attractions. Although it can often be disappointing if it’s during a Park visit, it’s always a sign that they care about the quality and longevity of their attractions. This cannot be said for every theme Park company…

About Steven Wilk

Steven has a complicated relationship with Disney. As a child, he visited Walt Disney World every few years with his family. But he never understood why kids his age (and older) were so scared of Snow White or Alien Encounter. He is a former participant of the Disney College Program (left early…long story), and he also previously worked in Children’s publishing, where he adapted multiple Disney movies and TV shows. He has many controversial opinions about Disney…like having a positive view of Michael Eisner, believing Return of the Jedi is superior to The Empire Strikes Back, and that Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge should have never been built (at least not at Hollywood Studios). Every year for the past two decades, Steven has visited either Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani or went on a Disney Cruise. He’s happy to share any and all knowledge of the Disney destinations (and he likes using parenthesis a lot…as well as ellipses…)