It’s a mark mixed with your calendar moment and final warning as a handful of attractions in central Florida bow immediately. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are busy planning alternatives. The details are different levels of tranquility, but there are times when we know what we have known so far and that last visit is too late.
Twain meets
Contents: Tom Sawyer Island and the American Rivers
Location: Magic Kingdom
Since: May 1973
When is the last day to visit: July 6th
What’s there: The artificial island features Mark Twain-inspired adventures in nature, including exploreable caves, routes, forts and challenging footbridges. It can only be accessed by Rograft, which crosses an American river, home to the quadruple Liberty Bell River boats surrounding the island. Among the views are Harper’s Mill, Wilson’s Cave Inn, forest animals and haunted mansions.
Here’s the following: The area is planned to ride two “cars” that are part of the extension of Frontierland and the biggest expansion of Magic Kingdom’s history, Disney says.
Dry bones
Contents: Bonnaire
Location: Dinoland USA, Animal Kingdom, Disney
Since: April 1998
Last day to visit: September 1st, this is Labor Day too.
It is a play area based on Dinodig, founded in 1947. There are slides, caves, rope bridges, excavation opportunities, fans and shades.
Next: The new tropical American land will take over this space, but it is expected to have a play area. Opening date: Someday of 2027.
Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel
Rip Ride Rockit Riders have broken the cityscape along the roller coaster routes of the Universal Studios theme park. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
It torested
Contents: Hollywood RIP Ride Rockit
Location: Universal Studios Florida
Since: August 2009
When is your last day to visit: August 17th
What’s there: The music-themed roller coaster was innovative with onboard speakers, using songs chosen by individual riders. Visually, it is known for its dramatic deep diving lifted into a loop, and the layout of the track from the sky is similar to the treble symbol.
Next thing: It’s not yet shared by Universal Orlando, but visitors can see the activity beyond the new construction wall nearby.
Mystery Date
Contents: Dinosaurs
Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Since: April 1998
When is the last day you visit: It’s a mystery.
What’s out there: Dino Institute and a dark ride/simulator with something that will surprise you with something to prehistoric times.
Next: The attraction will be rehabilitated under the theme of “Indiana Jones” and will become part of the park’s tropical America.
Content: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Since: April 1998
When is the last day to visit, and while it’s a mystery, Disney says it will rock until the end of 2025.
What’s out there: Another music-driven thrill ride, this is an Aero Smith Tune, a ride designed to look like a Hollywood streetscape and a super stretch limousine.
Here’s the following: Coasters recover and contrast the coasters by including Muppets. It is scheduled to resume next year.
It’s approaching
But there is also a first date.
• “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” a night parade, making its debut at Magic Kingdom on July 20th.
•An improved version of the Test Track Thrill Ride, which resumed on July 22nd at Epcot.
•Debuts in the Tree of Life in the Animal Kingdom in the “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” The 4D show was shut down earlier this year, replacing “It’s Hard to Be a Bug.”
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Original issue: June 25th, 2025 9:38am EDT
