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We've put together this list of Disney World closures and refurbishments for the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs and hotels, so you know which rides, experiences and even transportation and amenities might be unavailable during your visit. Refurbishments are temporary closures, usually scheduled in advance but can also take place last minute. Permanent closures are rides that are no longer active in the parks, and seasonal ones are those that take place annually. While we regularly update this post, please note that all attraction closures at Disney World and refurbishments are subject to change without notice.
Walt Disney World Ride Closures & Refurbishments
Here is a list of all temporary closures at Disney World. It is not uncommon for Disney to change refurbishment times — to move up or postpone temporary closures — so check back as your trip gets closer! We update this post every week to reflect any changes.
*Please note: All Disney World refurbishments & closings are subject to change without notice.
You may have heard about some of the exciting new developments coming to Disney World over the next few years, including a new Monsters, Inc. Land at Hollywood Studios, the retheming of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to include the Muppets, a new Tropical Americas section in Animal Kingdom taking over for DinoLand USA and even new Cars and Villains Lands coming to Magic Kingdom. We've got the details below on any construction or closures making way for these new spaces, and will continue to update once confirmed. If you're interested in learning more about what's coming to Disney World, hop here!
Magic Kingdom Ride Closures & Refurbishments
Refurbishments:
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Frontierland Station (the attraction will continue to operate as a shuttle between the Main Street and Fantasyland stations only)
CLOSED July 7, 2025 - TBD - Pete's Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs
CLOSED Jan. 4, 2026 - TBD (Minnie Mouse & Goofy, and Daisy Duck & Donald Duck will meet outside in Storybook Circus) - Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (new update)
CLOSED July 6, 2026 - TBD 2027
Closures:
- None
EPCOT Ride Closures & Refurbishments
Refurbishments:
- Refreshment Port
CLOSED Jan. 12, 2026 - TBD
Closures:
- None
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ride Closures & Refurbishments
Refurbishments:
- None
Closures:
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ride Closures & Refurbishments
Refurbishments:
- None
Closures:
- None
Disney Springs, Water Parks & Sports Refurbishments
- None
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- OPEN through summer 2026
- Mayday Falls
CLOSED until TBD
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
- OPEN through summer 2026
Miniature Golf Courses
- None
WDW Golf Courses
- Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is closed for renovations through October 2026.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- None
Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels
These are the temporary Walt Disney World Resort Hotel closings, such as pools, shops, restaurants or any other type of rehab the hotels are undergoing. Always be sure to check this list as your trip gets closer!
Disney Skyliner
- From Jan. 24-30, 2027, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment.
- Complimentary bus service will be available for Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Riviera Resort, Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Disney's Beach and Yacht Club Resorts.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Beginning late May 2026, the rooms at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort will undergo planned refurbishment through the end of January 2027. The Donald's Double Feature merch shop will undergo a phased refurbishment through late August and remain open. During this time, guests may see or hear construction in the area, and alternate paths of travel may be in place.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- None
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village
- From October 2025 through May 2026, guest rooms at Kidani Village will undergo refurbishment, followed by refurbishment work at Jambo House from May 2026 through January 2027. Most amenities will remain available, and guests may see or hear construction in the area.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Standard rooms and family suites will begin a phased refurbishment in summer 2027.
Disney's Beach Club Resort and Disney's Beach Club Villas
- Disney's Beach Club Resort is undergoing routine exterior maintenance through late 2027, which may impact views around the resort. All services (valet, luggage assistance and transportation) will remain available.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Now through late 2026, refurbishment work will take place in select areas. Most amenities, including dining, recreation and merchandise locations, will remain available.
- From Jan. 11, 2027, through April 2027, the Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area and Leaping Horse Libations will be closed for routine maintenance. The Villas Pool and the Inn Pool will remain open.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- None
Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Refurbishments will occur in select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort — including Bay Lake Tower, the Main Tower and the atrium — from September 2024 to late 2027. The Main Tower will undergo exterior maintenance starting March 23, 2026. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- None
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- None
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Renovations continue in select areas, including the covered entrance, through early 2027. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
- From mid-July to October 2026, Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for a refresh. Brunch will continue to be offered but will temporarily move to Citricos. All other dining locations will be available.
- Now through early June 2026, Hospitality House will undergo exterior maintenance work. At times, guests may be directed to take alternate paths of travel and see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours.
- Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is temporarily closed for renovations through October, which may impact views from some rooms.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Some areas of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished through 2026. This work includes the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions. All Resort dining, pools and amenities will remain available. Additionally, some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted. Please allow for extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.
- From May 11 through late June, the boat dock will undergo routine maintenance, and boat transportation will be suspended from May 11 to June 5.
- From mid-April through late June, Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace will be temporarily closed due to refurbishment work at the Grand Ceremonial House.
- From April 23 through late June, updates will be made to the exterior roofing at Wailulu Bar & Grill in the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Wailulu Bar & Grill will remain open for service during the work. Each day from open until 5 p.m., the bar will offer walk-up service only, and seating will be unavailable. Seating will resume from 5 p.m. to close. While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions.
- None
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- None
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- From early May 2025 through August 2027, guest rooms will undergo refurbishments in phases. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours.
- None
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Refurbishment work will take place in phases at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa through late September 2026, including refurbishment of the Treehouse Villas. Guests may see or hear construction activity during daytime hours.
- Now through late September 2026, The Turf Club Bar & Grill and The Turf Club Lounge at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be under refurbishment. During portions of the refurbishment, some areas will be temporarily closed, including:
- Early May – late August 2026: The Turf Club Lounge (The Turf Club Bar & Grill will remain open with a pop-up bar serving a modified Lounge food & beverage menu)
- Late August – late September 2026: The Turf Club Bar & Grill (The Turf Club Lounge will remain open)
- While Disney's Lake Buena Golf Course is closed through October 2026, the Golf Shop will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disney's Magnolia Golf Course and Disney's Palm Golf Course remain open.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and The Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge are undergoing exterior refurbishment through late 2026. As part of this work, the security kiosk will be expanded from late March through mid-October. The entrance will remain open, though lane closures may occur at times. Most amenities will remain available, but guests may notice impacted views in some areas and see or hear construction during daytime hours.
- From April 13 to late July 2026, the boat dock will undergo maintenance, but boat transportation remains available via alternate paths.
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing routine exterior maintenance through late 2026. All services (valet, luggage assistance and transportation) will remain available.
- Yachtsman Steakhouse is closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen in August 2026.
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- None
- None
Walt Disney World Seasonal Closures
Seasonal closures are those that take place annually and are usually recurring. These dates are estimates based on past closures.
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park: Closes February through May for seasonal refurbishment
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park: Closes September through February for seasonal refurbishment
- Kali River Rapids: Usually closes early January into February and sometimes March for seasonal refurbishment
- Jungle Cruise: Closes late Oct./early Nov. for holiday overlay installation; early January for holiday overlay removal
Walt Disney World Permanent Closures
Here are the Walt Disney World permanent closures. These rides and attractions are those that have been recently closed for good. Often, Disney will close the doors of rides, restaurants and shops to make way for more new, exciting attractions!
- Dream Along with Mickey: Closed permanently April 2, 2016
- Main Street Electrical Parade: Closed permanently Oct. 9, 2016
- Stitch's Great Escape: Closed permanently Jan. 6, 2018
- Wishes: Closed permanently in May 2017
- Splash Mountain: Closed permanently Jan. 23, 2023
- Frontierland Shootin' Arcade: Closed permanently June 24, 2024
- Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat: Closed permanently July 7, 2025
- Habit Heroes inside Innoventions East: Closed permanently Jan. 18, 2016
- The Sum of All Thrills inside Innoventions East: Closed permanently Sept. 13, 2016
- Stormstruck inside Innoventions East: Closed permanently Sept. 13, 2016
- Ellen's Energy Adventure: Closed permanently Aug. 13, 2017
- The Circle of Life: Closed permanently Feb. 4, 2018
- IllumiNations Reflections of the Earth: Retired Sept. 30, 2019
- Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- Studio Catering Co. (Disney's Hollywood Studios): Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- Mike & Sulley Meet-and-Greet: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- High Octane Refreshments: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- Prop Shop: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- The Writer's Shop: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- Watto's Grotto: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- New York News: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- Youse Guys Moychindise: Closed permanently April 3, 2016
- The Great Movie Ride: Closed permanently Aug. 13, 2017
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid: Closed permanently March 16, 2020 (reimagined show coming Fall 2024)
- Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple: Closed permanently March 16, 2020
- Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy: Closed permanently Oct. 8, 2024
- Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano: Closed permanently May 10, 2025
- Muppet*Vision 3D: Closed permanently June 8, 2025
- PizzeRizzo: Closed permanently June 8, 2025
- Star Wars Launch Bay: Closed permanently Sept. 25, 2025
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith: March 2, 2026
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Flights of Wonder: Closed permanently Dec. 31, 2017
- Primeval Whirl: Closed permanently March 16, 2020
- Rivers of Light - We Are One: Closed permanently March 16, 2020
- TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games and Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures: Closed permanently Jan. 13, 2025
- It's Tough to Be a Bug: Closed permanently March 17, 2025
- The Boneyard: Closed permanently Sept. 2, 2025
- DINOSAUR & DinoLand U.S.A.: Closed permanently Feb. 2, 2026
- DisneyQuest: Closed permanently July 3, 2017
- Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe: Closed permanently Aug. 3, 2017
- La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil: Closed permanently Jan. 1, 2018
- The VOID: Closed permanently Aug. 20, 2020
- The NBA Experience: Closed permanently Aug. 16, 2021
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Shark Reef: Closed permanently Oct. 3, 2016
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