Delayed Reopening Archives

PHOTOS: Swiss Family Treehouse Partially Reopens at Magic Kingdom After Monthlong Refurbishment

December 23, 2024

A large tree with dense foliage and a wooden structure partially covered by a dark tarp, reminiscent of the Swiss Family Treehouse, stands surrounded by lush greenery in the Magic Kingdom—a perfect scene for PHOTOS.

The Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom has partially reopened following its one-month-long refurbishment, after not making its initial reopening date last week. Swiss Family Treehouse Partially Reopens The treehouse still has significant scaffolding and scrim surrounding the exterior. The bridge walking over to the treehouse is open once again. Some sections remain behind scrim … Read more

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls Reopens Following Refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

February 27, 2022

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls has officially reopened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure! Construction walls and scaffolding are now gone and the log flume ride is back up and running. The attraction reopened just yesterday. While we were there, the attraction opened for about an hour then must have had some technical issues as it went … Read more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Reopens Once Again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Multi-Day Closure

January 5, 2022

The traffic has cleared and guests are cleared to rock out as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has reopened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Though the attraction didn’t open with the park today, as of the writing of this article, the ride now advertises a 90-minute standby wait on the My Disney Experience app. This … Read more

Catalina Eddie’s Set to Reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 1

July 31, 2021

Catalina Eddie’s, a quick-service restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has yet to reopen after the 2020 shutdown, but it appears that is about to change. According to the Walt Disney World website, the restaurant will be open this Sunday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the first we’ve heard of them … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Official Statement on Splash Mountain Log Sinking Incident at the Magic Kingdom

August 3, 2020

After chronicling the saga of the sunken Splash Mountain ride vehicle log since late last night, Walt Disney World has officially released a statement to Spectrum 13 regarding the incident. “The incident happened toward the end of the ride and involved five visitors. All five visitors were able to get out of the ride vehicle … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Splash Mountain Reopens After Brief Delay and Log Sinking Incident at the Magic Kingdom

August 3, 2020

The Splash Mountain saga continues as the attraction has now reopened after a brief temporary closure this morning at the Magic Kingdom. Just minutes ago, we reported that the attraction failed to open this morning, but after a brief period of log cycling, the attraction reopened to minor crowds at just a 5-minute wait. Despite … Read more