Disney4me Posted Monday at 01:39 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 01:39 PM A Disney World ride is working its way to reopening! Tomorrowland! Magic Kingdom’s Astro Orbiter has been closed since January 2025, but new permits filed with the Orange County Comptroller might indicate the ride’s reopening. The new permit details work involving “labor, materials, and/or electrical for construction.” Is it finally time to fly high in the sky again? Over in Magic Kingdom, there is quite a bit of change going on! The first of the big projects within the park is the refurbishment of Astro Orbiter. The ride was completely dismantled, leaving Tomorrowland looking a bit empty! It’s just gone! Now, thanks to a permit filed by Buena Vista Construction Company, there is an indication the ride might be taking flight again! The general description on the Notice of Commencement is “provide labor, materials, and/or electrical for construction.” The platform in Tomorrowland has been pretty quiet since it was dismantled in January, so we’re excited to see some potential movement on the ride. The Astro Orbiter is being refurbished elsewhere This is just one of several projects expected to begin in 2025. In Tomorrowland, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close in August 2025 for some major upgrades to the classic attraction. ©Disney The ride will be seeing new show scenes, new handheld blasters, upgrades for the ride vehicles and more! It’s expected to reopen in 2026 with the changes. Along with the Tomorrowland changes, Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will be permanently closing to make way for the brand-new Cars area coming to Frontierland. Coming Coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, a new area themed to Pixar Animation Studios’ “Cars” will leave Radiator Springs and head to the wilderness with two new attractions, including an off-road race. Also over in Frontierland, beyond Big Thunder Mountain, a brand-new Villains Land is going to come to life, with work already beginning thanks to permits that were filed and approved. Speaking of Big Thunder Mountain, it’s also closed for a lengthy refurbishment that will wrap up in 2026. Lots of work is happening on Big Thunder Mountain We can’t wait for Astro Orbiter to reopen at some point in Summer 2025. We don’t have an exact reopening date, but we will update you as soon as we do. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates. Ride, Restaurant, and Resort Closures and Construction at Walt Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post NEW Permit Hints At Magic Kingdom Ride Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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