Walt Disney World has today provided a brief update on the upcoming refurbishment of the Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom.
Disney confirms that the refurbishment will begin on August 26, 2024, and will reopen “before the winter holidays begin.” Disney’s holiday season begins on November 8 this year. The Jungle Cruise will reopen before the winter holidays begin. The Jungle Cruise has also been removed from the list of attractions available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
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The Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom is set to close for refurbishment beginning August 26, 2024.
While we don’t expect any show changes during the closure, several permits were recently filed, including one with contractor Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. Although the Jungle Cruise’s show scenes have recently been updated, the ride has not been closed for refurbishment since 2017. We also expect Big Thunder Mountain to close soon for refurbishment, which could leave the Magic Kingdom without two of its major high-capacity attractions in September. Dates for the Big Thunder closure are not yet available.