Peter Pan’s Flight at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will be closed for more than a month this summer, according to the park’s official operating hours calendar.
The closure will last from July 8 to August 20, before reopening to guests on August 21, 2024.
Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed a permit for “Peter Pan’s Flight,” with the description “installation of set elements.” The permit suggests some changes will be made when the attraction reopens in August, but Disney hasn’t released details about what those updates will be.
“Peter Pan’s Flight” has come under scrutiny and criticism for including scenes that some consider culturally insensitive. The primary concerns concern the depiction of Native Americans in the attraction, which reflects outdated and stereotypical representations. In particular, the depiction of an “Indian Village” and the characterization of Native American characters could be seen as perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
Disney has been gradually addressing these issues at its theme parks and media properties, updating attractions and content to be more culturally sensitive and inclusive — for example, its Jungle Cruise and Splash Mountain rides were recently updated to remove racist imagery.