Disney World rides, restaurants closed for refurbishment, November 2021
The holiday season kicks off in early November and there are less than a handful of attractions closed – most of those are shows. And, now that entertainment cast members are returning we might see some of these shows return in the next couple of months.
In the meantime, the largest number of shops remaining closed are in EPCOT and the reason is that most of those shops are normally staffed by people participating in the international program, but that program has not reopened during the pandemic. As the international travel guidelines are expected to loosen up next month we might be seeing more of those shops open nearer to the end of the year or by early next year.
Here’s a closer look at what’s still closed and a few areas closed for refurbishment. Don’t forget to check the Walt Disney World site for the latest updates.
MAGIC KINGDOM
ATTRACTIONS
- Enchanted Tales with Belle – Closed no announcement yet when it will reopen
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic – Closed for refurbishment, scheduled to reopen on Nov. 12
- Walt Disney World Railroad – Closed during the construction of the new Tron attraction being built. The trains and tracks are being refurbished. There is no reopening date announced. Most likely sometime in 2022.
DINING
- Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant – Closed will open seasonally
SHOPPING
- Agrabah Bazaar – Closed
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Closed
- Briar Patch – Closed
- Casey Jr. Railroad Mercantile – Closed
- Curtain Call Collectibles – Closed
- Harmony Barber Shop – Closed
- Newstand – Closed
EPCOT
ATTRACTIONS
- Advanced Training Lab – Closed
- Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 – Closed for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It will reopen on Nov. 26.
DINING
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Closed
- Monsieur Paul – Closed
- Restaurant Marrakesh – Closed
- Takumi-Tei – Closed
SHOPPING
- The Brass Bazaar – Closed
- Casablanca Carpet – Closed
- Das Kaufhaus – Closed
- Der Teddybar – Closed
- El Ranchito del Nort – Closed
- La Tienda Encantada – Closed
- Marketplace in the Medina – Closed
- Mitsukoshi Kiosk – Closed
- Souk-al-Magreb – Closed for refurbishment.
- Sportsman’s Shoppe – Closed
- Tangier Traders – Closed
- The Toy Soldier – Closed
- Trading Post – Closed
- Village Traders- Closed
- Volkskunst – Closed
- Wandering Reindeer – Closed
ANIMAL KINGDOM
ATTRACTIONS
- Expedition Everest – Will close on Jan, 4, 2022 for a lengthy refurbishment and will reopen sometime in mid-April.
- Finding Nemo – The Musical – Closed for refurbishment. A new show is expected to debut sometime in 2022.
- Kali River Rapids – Closes Nov. 1 for refurbishment and will reopen sometime in mid-December.
- Tam Tam Drumers in Harambe will return on Nov. 7.
DINING
- Caravan Road – Closed
- Restaurantosaurus Burgers & Sundaes -Closed
SHOPPING
- Boneyard Cart – Closed
- Colora of Mo’ara – Closed
- DinoLand Cart – Closed
- Kali Cart – Closed
- Maharajah Cart – Closed
- Outpost Cart – Closed
- Outpost Shop – Closed
- Serka Cart – Closed
- Tree of Life Cart – Closed
- Ziwani Traders
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
ATTRACTIONS
- Fantasmic! – Closed
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular – Closed and will return on Dec. 19.
- Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – Closed
- Star Wars Launch Bay – Closed
- Voyage of The Little Mermaid – Closed
DINING
- Neighborhood Bakery – Closed
SHOPPING
- Disney Studio Store – Closed
- In Character – Closed
- Indiana Jones Adventure Post – Closed
- It’s a Wonderful Shop – Closed
- Launch Bay Cargo – Closed
- Stage 1 Company Store – Closed
Water Parks/Miniature Golf
Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed. No plans yet for reopening.