Shark Reef Closing

[Belle & Ariel]

We spent last week at the waterparks getting APs to do Shark Reef a few more times.
On various visits through the lifeguards I asked said the reef would be closing Labor Day.
It was only open noon till 4 and lines were very long at opening. They almost were at the bridge over the lazy river and as noon approached it was evident most families had one waiting in line and 3-7 people joined making the wait longer. I left the line knowing it was over an hour wait but went back later. Lines were typically back to the place where you get masks or sometimes to the shower.
New to us this trip everyone has to wear a life jacket---anyone know why??????
Only one side was open and it was the one away from the line area. They used to rotate daily but the one was never open. I know they keep it for the pay snuba, but it seems to always be empty. It would have been nice to open it with the crazy long lines.
I will miss Shark Reef. It is one of my favorite things at Disney.

 

[Disney Addicted]

When is this closing?

 

[WEDWDW]

I will miss Shark Reef. It is one of my favorite things at Disney.

I agree-one of the most unique things at WDW.

The new attraction will be nice but not at all unique like Shark Reef.

 

[WDWRook]

I hope it doesn't close labor day. We will be there on the 12th. We're debating between TL and BB and leaning toward TL to hit the shark tank before it closes.

 

[bryanb]

When is this closing?

If the cast members who talked to OP are correct, then Labor Day -- which is Monday, September 5.

 

[hammie59]

We were there this past Monday and waited in a long line for it (only because we knew it would be the last time ever). Probably about 30 minutes or so. So sad that such a unique experience is going away. I saw a bunch of people over on the the other side doing snuba which surprised me given the price, and we all had to wear life jackets-very bulky. The last time we did this I swear we wore thin wetsuit type vests.