When it comes to planning your Disney World trip, it’s important to keep up with all the latest changes!
From construction updates to new menu items or ride refurbishments, the parks and resorts are changing all the time. If you’re heading to Disney World in early 2023, there might be a few attractions unavailable — and we just found out about another one.
Disney World attractions often temporarily close for routine maintenance to make sure they’re running in tip-top shape. We recently learned that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom would close in early January for refurbishments, and it looks like an Animal Kingdom ride will close soon as well.
Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Kali River Rapids is a raft-based water attraction where it’s pretty likely you’re going to get wet. But, if you were hoping to experience this attraction in January — you might be out of luck.
Kali River Rapids will close for refurbishment on January 9th, 2023. No times are listed as available on the Disney World website.
This is a pretty timely closure, as even Central Florida can get chilly in January! We’re not sure how long this refurbishment will last, but we’ll let you know of any more updates.
If you’re looking for more Disney World news, see the important warning added to the Disney World website here. You can also check out what’s new at Magic Kingdom here.
Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more!
Hot New Food Trends That Could CHANGE Disney World Menus in 2023
Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know

Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip
Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe
Are you heading to Disney World in 2023? Let us know in the comments!






Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.

TRENDING NOW
Disney just filed a new permit for changes at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!
Attention Disney Visa Cardmembers! A NEW Holiday exclusive is available now!
9 Disney Loungeflys on Amazon right now that you should add to your list!
A new store is coming to Disney Springs SOON.
These things might change your Disney World plans if you're heading there in December so...
You are not going to believe the crowds we saw at EPCOT recently!
Something BIG may be changing with lunch reservations at this EPCOT restaurant.
We're taking a closer look at some of the updated developments for two of Disney...
We just check out the brand-new Cask & Cannon lounge on the Disney Destiny!
Heading to Disney World soon? The former Cast Members on our team told us these...
Extended Evening Hours are getting a bit of a change in January 2026 -- we...
Here is every single menu update from Disney World restaurants this week!
Did you know about these Amazon Prime rules?
I can't believe we're recommending this one Disney World restaurant that is probably one of...
Zootopia: Better Zoogether has opened, and Animal Kingdom got a a bit more WILD!
One of our fave Disney World snacks is going away.
Something BIG just changed in France!
TSA PreCheck just got even easier.
Can't decide where to eat in Magic Kingdom? We can help! Here are the BEST...
Disney World restaurant menus are changing!