Over 30 Disney World Attractions Shut Down Friday
Published September 26, 2026
According to reports, more than 30 attractions across Walt Disney World experienced temporary closures on Friday, September 25. The exact list of affected rides was not detailed in the available coverage, but disruptions were recorded across all four theme parks due to a mix of technical issues and afternoon weather.
As of Saturday, September 26, Disney has not issued an official statement regarding the widespread operational challenges.
The cascade of closures impacted guests navigating a shortened daytime schedule at Magic Kingdom ahead of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, outdoor attractions faced weather-related operational holds, while Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT also dealt with temporary interruptions throughout the day. The reported downtime spanned thrill rides and gentle boat rides alike, frustrating guests attempting to experience popular areas like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Fantasyland.
Disney has not confirmed the full list of attractions affected by Friday’s downtime, nor have they indicated if any specific technical issues will carry over into the weekend.
What it means for your trip
When weather or technical problems cause ride closures across the resort, staying flexible is your best defense against a derailed park day.
- Pivot quickly: When Central Florida afternoon weather shuts down outdoor attractions—especially at vulnerable parks like Animal Kingdom—immediately head to indoor shows, dining, or indoor rides to maximize your time while others wait out the storms.
- Set your alerts: Do not waste time constantly refreshing My Disney Experience. Set a SupaPark live alert for your priority attractions instead. The moment a temporarily closed ride comes back online, SupaPark will ping you, letting you jump in line before the rest of the park realizes it has reopened.
- Watch Lightning Lane availability: Ride closures often cause guests to shuffle their plans, which can lead to unexpected Lightning Lane Multi Pass availability. Keep checking the system to grab newly opened return times.
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SupaPark tracks live wait times and crowd forecasts, and pings you the second a hard-to-get reservation opens or a ride goes walk-on — free to start at supapark.com.