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Disney World to Gut Star Wars Experience: Major Attractions Closing in 2025

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios is gearing up for a wave of restructuring in 2025—and a chunk of the Star Wars experience is taking the hit. With beloved attractions on the chopping block, this will reshape Galaxy’s Edge and its surrounding areas. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing—and when you should plan your visit if Star Wars immersion is on your must-do list.

Attractions Set to Close

Here’s a look at the Star Wars-adjacent experiences scheduled to shutter or be repurposed in 2025:

  • Muppet*Vision 3D will close on June 7, 2025, making room for the upcoming Monsters Inc.–themed land.
  • Star Wars Launch Bay faces an uncertain future: community buzz and aerial imagery suggest closure is likely, though no official date is set.
  • In 2026, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster will be rethemed to a Muppets attraction, further redirecting focus away from Star Wars spaces.

While headline rides like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance remain intact, the surrounding Star Wars footprint is set to shrink—and might feel a lot smaller by next summer.

Bigger Picture: Why the Weed-Out?

This shake-up isn’t arbitrary—it aligns with Disney’s broader overhaul strategy at Hollywood Studios:

  • Animation Courtyard is being transformed into The Walt Disney Studios land, launching in 2026.
  • The transition makes way for major attractions like Monsters Inc., Indiana Jones, and a Villains land, necessitating repurposed space.
  • Simultaneous regional closures and refurbishments—like those at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom—highlight a concerted push to refresh the parks for the late-2020s rollout.

So yes, they’re shrinking the galaxy at Hollywood Studios—but it’s part of a bigger, park-wide play.

Should You Visit Galaxy’s Edge in 2025?

Absolutely—though timing is key. If meeting Stormtroopers, drinking blue milk, or piloting the Millennium Falcon are on your bucket list, aim for early 2025. After that, Star Wars-themed spaces may feel less vibrant as the next wave of ride development takes over.

By late 2025 and into 2026, construction zones and fewer interactive elements could impact the experience—so plan accordingly if full immersion is your priority.

Conclusion: Change Is the New Hyperdrive

While nostalgia for Rogue Squadron meets Rise of the Resistance remains strong, Disney isn’t afraid to shake things up. Closing Star Wars-adjacent areas frees up space for those new lands—and means fans might need to act fast before the galaxy dims.

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