Slinky Dog Dash Closes Again After Brief Thursday Reopening
Published September 3, 2026 · Updated September 30, 2026
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Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed again at roughly 10:00 a.m., just hours after reopening from a three-day shutdown. As of Thursday, September 3, the popular Toy Story Land roller coaster remains unavailable to guests.
The family coaster had previously experienced extended downtime earlier in the week. According to reports, the attraction closed for several hours on both Friday and Saturday before failing to open at all on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
The ride finally welcomed guests again during Early Theme Park Entry on Thursday morning. However, operations halted by 10:00 a.m., reportedly before stormy weather moved into the area.
What we know
- Slinky Dog Dash — Reopened Thursday morning for Early Theme Park Entry.
- Latest closure — Operations stopped again at approximately 10:00 a.m. Thursday.
- Prior downtime — The coaster did not operate on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Disney has not announced the cause of the repeated downtime, nor has the company confirmed a timeline for the ride’s return. While a ride vehicle was reportedly seen stopped near the second launch with an open electrical panel nearby, it is not confirmed if the coaster requires an extended refurbishment.
What it means for your trip
When Slinky Dog Dash goes offline, displaced guests often drive up wait times for other headliners like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. If you have a Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection for Slinky Dog Dash, watch the My Disney Experience app closely for recovery passes. You can also set a SupaPark ride downtime alert to get pinged the second the coaster resumes operation. In the meantime, prioritize attractions outside of Toy Story Land to avoid localized crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my Lightning Lane if the ride is closed?
If you hold a Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection when an attraction goes down during your return window, Disney typically converts it into a Multi Experience pass to use at select other rides.
Will Slinky Dog Dash reopen today?
Disney has not provided a reopening timeline, meaning the coaster could return later today or remain closed for further maintenance.
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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.