The Play While You Wait Area at Magic Kingdom’s ‘Dumbo, The Flying Elephant’ to Close for Refurbishment
Disney announced that the play-while-you-wait area portion of the queue for Dumbo, the Flying Elephant, will close starting February 24, 2025. It is expected to reopen sometime this Spring. This indoor playground is an excellent place for parents to rest their weary feet while children play. Here is the official wording from Disney’s website.
The indoor children’s playground in the Dumbo the Flying Elephant queue will close for refurbishment on February 24, 2025 and is expected to reopen in Spring 2025. The attraction will remain open and available during this time.
Disney World Website
UPDATE: Disney has extended the timeline for this refurbishment. The new announcement states that the play while you wait area will reopen later this year.
The indoor children’s playground in the Dumbo the Flying Elephant queue is closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen later this year. The attraction will remain open and available during this time.
June 29, 2025 Update
If you’re in the area while the playground is under refurbishment, you might also check out the Calliope Tent behind Pete’s Silly Sideshow or the nearby Casey Jr.’s Splash ‘n’ Soak play area. For more on this area of the park, check out our Storybook Circus Guide.
Are you planning a visit to Walt Disney World? Make sure to check out our Disney World Ride Refurbishments Guide to see what might be closed during your vacation.
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