Disney announces new refurbishments for Soarin’ and Toy Story Mania

Here are the details on Disney’s latest refurbishment announcement including a timeline of when these rides will be unavailable.

Refurbishments

Refurbishments are a part of life at Disney. It’s not uncommon for at least one attraction to be closed at any given time. Restaurants, hotels, and other areas of the property also need freshened up for optimal guest enjoyment.

Refurbishments may take place for various reasons. Whether it be for mechanical issues or cosmetic updates, a refurbishment can take place for many reasons. Based on the nature of the work, the refurbishment may be a few days or several months.

Toy Story Mania

Andy’s got some new games and the toys are taking over. Put on your 3D glasses, take a seat in a swiveling carnival car and twirl through the portal to a wild world of toys.

Grab your Spring-Action Launcher and shoot at moving objects with virtual darts, baseballs, eggs and other toy-jectiles. It’s a fast-paced, spinning trip around Andy’s room, complete with Toy Story friends Hamm, Rex, Trixie, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and more.

Soarin’ Around the World

When riding Soarin’ you really do feel like you’re gliding around the world! Your journey begins as the clouds part above the majestic Swiss Alps. Next, you’ll visit polar bears in icy Greenland, swoop past sailboats on Australia’s iconic Sydney Harbour and weave between elephants marching toward Mount Kilimanjaro.

Glide above marvels like the Great Wall of China, the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India. Cruise over Monument Valley, Fiji’s Lau Island and thundering Iguazu Falls in South America. Gaze down at the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles like a jewel in the night, surrounded by the lights of Paris. To learn more about these locations, read our post HERE.

Refurbishment Schedule

Disney just announced refurbishments in July for both of these attractions. Soarin’ Around the World will be closed beginning July 5 and is scheduled to reopen on July 15.

Then, Toy Story Midway Mania! is slated to close July 17 with an anticipated reopening date in mid-August. Both of these refurbishments are happening at Disney’s California Adventure.

Toy Story Midway Mania! and Soarin’ Around the World are both scheduled for refurbishment in July.

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