On Tuesday afternoon, 25 attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks were closed due to inclement weather. Although many indoor and outdoor Disney Park rides can operate in the rain, some attractions must close when lightning is in the area for the safety of cast members and guests.
Here's the full list of attractions that were closed on Tuesday afternoon, courtesy of the My Disney Experience app.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom Park was the hardest hit of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, with eleven attractions closed at around 3:30 p.m. on June 30. Let's go over the shuttered rides, land by land.
Adventureland:
- Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Jungle Cruise
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Pirates of the Caribbean
Main Street, U.S.A.:
- Walt Disney World Railroad
Tomorrowland:
- Space Mountain
- Tomorrowland Speedway
Frontierland:
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Fantasyland:
- “it's a small world”
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
EPCOT
EPCOT was the second-most-affected theme park, with seven attractions closed on Tuesday afternoon.
World Showcase:
- Frozen Ever After
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
World Discovery:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Test Track
World Celebration:
- Spaceship Earth
World Nature:
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Four attractions closed at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Tuesday afternoon, in two different lands.
Asia:
- Expedition Everest
- Kali River Rapids
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
Africa:
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Finally, three attractions closed at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Tuesday afternoon. Two of them were indoor attractions, though that doesn't mean lightning doesn't impact their operations or that something else wasn't behind the shutdown.
Toy Story Land
- Slinky Dog Dash
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Echo Lake:
- Walt Disney Presents: Vacation Fun
Walt Disney World Resort does not offer explanations for why its attractions close beyond generic reasons like “inclement weather” or “technical issues.” For the most up-to-date operational information, check the My Disney Experience app.
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