Swiss Family Treehouse to close for a brief refurbishment in March

[lnsemsf]

Just a quick heads up since I hadn't seen it posted. The Swiss Family Treehouse will be closed March 17-28th. I doubt this will ruin anybody's trip, but better to know in advance just in case.

 

[surfsupdon]

Thanks. I'm there for a long weekend class trip during that time, I always like to walk through the Treehouse late at night if we walk by. It's a cool treasure for those who like it.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Well, that will leave upwards of 5 to 6 people with nothing to do. I'll bet it will ruin their vacation.

 

[Nmoody1]

I'll change my fast pass+ to flying carpets! stitch and carousel of progress!

My vacation is ruined. Next stop, Guest relations!

 

[3Caballeros]

My 5 year old will be disappointed... she loves to pretend as we walk thru. Thankfully, it is never crowded & she can take her time...& go thru it over & over & over while DH is on space mountain. I do like looking out over to the castle. I won't be disappointed but she will be.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I always like to walk through the Treehouse late at night if we walk by. It's a cool treasure for those who like it.

The treehouse at night is one of the most underrated MK experiences.

 

[Rob562]

I wonder if it has anything to do with the Hub waterway being drained. The water circling the Treehouse and the Hub are all one connected water system.

-Rob

 

[discos]

The treehouse at night is one of the most underrated MK experiences.

I totally agree!

 

[Dwarful]

we always climb it once during the day and at least once or twice in the evening every trip. There have been (shockingly) times we have had to revisit because I cannot stand to climb it during a line where I feel pressured to hurry through. We took photos one year it was packed. I don't know if it was a tour group or what but it was kind of strange to see.

 

[Matt_Black]

This gets a resounding "meh" from me.

 

[ParentsOf4]

Swiss Family Treehouse, along with Tom Sawyer Island and Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, are among the Magic Kingdom "hidden gems" (or at least underappreciated experiences), intentionally nostalgic even when the park opened in 1971.

I'm dreading the day when they inevitably get replaced by some trendy overlay or yet another shop selling the same generic merchandise.

 

[Matt_Black]

I don't mind nostalgia as long as it's not boring. Swiss Family Treehouse is INCREDIBLY boring.

 

[HRHPrincessAriel]

I can't think of the last time I've gone in it but I'm SUPER excited to take my 3 year old this summer!

 

[Atomicmickey]

With comments like these on a popular Disney Fan Board, I'm surprised they don't just tear it down.

Really, people?

Actually--the best thing that Disney could do would be to do a reboot/remake at this point. Amp up the action to modern day levels, keep the core of the story, and you'd probably have a hit. I am not sure it would be a tentpole/franchise launcher, so they probably won't do it, but still.

And, for now, don't touch the darn thing. Polish it up, and dust it off, and keep it nice. It's a great attraction, like Tom Sawyer island, that is a Disney classic break from the insanity.

You do know if they took it out it would be replaced by a DVC booth, right?

 

[SpectroMan93]

With comments like these on a popular Disney Fan Board, I'm surprised they don't just tear it down.

Trust me, when/if they do tear the tree down, people will change their tune.

 

[rodserling27]

Damn, too bad! I love the Treehouse. Flying solo at WDW in a few weeks, taking my time through it is one of my favorite things to do to relax, believe it or not. I arrive on the 16th so I'll have to make the most of it.

 

[m3owbox]

Is everything going to be closed when I'm there?

 

[Bolt]

Is everything going to be closed when I'm there?

Yes, with adding Swiss Family to the refurbishment list, EVERYTHING is now closed.

 

[Irie]

Swiss Family Treehouse, along with Tom Sawyer Island and Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, are among the Magic Kingdom "hidden gems" (or at least underappreciated experiences), intentionally nostalgic even when the park opened in 1971.

I'm dreading the day when they inevitably get replaced by some trendy overlay or yet another shop selling the same generic merchandise.

I agree. I hear many people complain about the lack of things to do . when I asked them what they did they mention only 1/2 of the attractions. The parks are meant to be taken in as a whole. I think too many people run from e-ticket to e-ticket without taking in the "theme" of the theme park.
This does not excuse TDO/TWDC from creating new things however.

 

[officialtom]

Thanks! We'll save it for our second day at MK after the 28th. Sure, it's not our favourite part of MK, but we always like to explore it a bit.