Universal Orlando, SeaWorld & Disney World Refurbishments & Closings

Here is the list of Universal Orlando® Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Disney World refurbishments and closings. All refurbishments and closings are subject to change without notice.

Walt Disney World® Resort Refurbishments

Magic Kingdom® Park

• Cinderella's Royal Table
  CLOSED Now through March 6, 2015
• Express and Resort Monorail - *See below
  SERVICE CHANGE March 2-5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Under the Sea~Journey of the Little Mermaid
  CLOSED Now through March 3
• Harmony Barber Shop
  CLOSED Now through March 29
• Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
  CLOSED March 4-5
• Peter Pan's Flight
  CLOSED March 5-6
• Jungle Cruise
  CLOSED April 13-May 8
• "it's a small world"
  CLOSED April 14-17
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  CLOSED April 27-30
• Pirates of the Caribbean
  CLOSED May 11-Sept. 25
• Liberty Tree Tavern
  CLOSED July 6-Nov. 19
• Dream Along With Mickey
  CLOSED July 19-Aug. 22
• Liberty Square Riverboat
  CLOSED Aug. 4-10

*Monorail

The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System will undergo refurbishment that will impact the Resort and Express monorail beams on select days in February and March. During these times, Monorails on the Resort beam will travel between Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom® Park. Monorails on the Express beam will now make an additional stop at Disney's Contemporary Resort as they travel between Magic Kingdom Park and the Transportation and Ticket Center.

Monorail service will continue to be available from all stations while this work takes place. Monorail operating hours will remain unchanged. Guests may note a difference in the way they board the Monorail and should allow for additional travel time to reach their destinations. Guests staying at impacted Resorts will receive in-room communication upon their arrival.

EPCOT

• None

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

• Lights, Motor, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
  CLOSED April 20-24
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid
  CLOSED Sept. 7-10

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

• Flame Tree Barbecue
  CLOSED Now through April 22
• Creature Comforts
  CLOSED Now through June 14

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

• None

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

• Now through March 14, 2015: Closed for annual refurbishment

Downtown Disney

Miniature Golf Courses

• None

WDW Golf Courses

Islands of Adventure®

• Jurassic Park River Adventure
  

  CLOSED Now through March 12

  SeaWorld® Orlando Refurbishments

  • Sea Lion and Otter Theater
    CLOSED Now through spring 2015

Walt Disney World® Resort Refurbishments

Disney’s All–Star Movies Resort

• None

Disney’s All–Star Music Resort

• None

Disney’s All–Star Sports Resort

• None

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House

• Now through March 6: Lobby floor refinishing - Flooring work to take place in sections beginning January 6th, at Jambo House. Work will be done in sections so only portions will be out at a time.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village

• Now through Feb. 11: Kidani Samawati Pool Slide

Disney’s Art of Animation 

• May 26-June 29, 2015: Finding Nemo Schoolyard Wet Play Area
• Now through March 3: Little Mermaid Flippin Fins Pool

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

• None

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

• None

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• March 2-5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.:The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System will undergo refurbishment that will impact the Resort and Express monorail beams on select days in February and March. During these times, Monorails on the Resort beam will travel between Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom® Park. Monorails on the Express beam will now make an additional stop at Disney's Contemporary Resort as they travel between Magic Kingdom Park and the Transportation and Ticket Center.
  

  Monorail service will continue to be available from all stations while this work takes place. Monorail operating hours will remain unchanged. Guests may note a difference in the way they board the Monorail and should allow for additional travel time to reach their destinations. Guests staying at impacted Resorts will receive in-room communication upon their arrival.

• March 9-11 CLOSED: Contemporary Feature Pool

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

• None

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

• None

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• March 2-5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: 
  

  The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System will undergo refurbishment that will impact the Resort and Express monorail beams on select days in February and March. During these times, Monorails on the Resort beam will travel between Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom® Park. Monorails on the Express beam will now make an additional stop at Disney's Contemporary Resort as they travel between Magic Kingdom Park and the Transportation and Ticket Center.

  Monorail service will continue to be available from all stations while this work takes place. Monorail operating hours will remain unchanged. Guests may note a difference in the way they board the Monorail and should allow for additional travel time to reach their destinations. Guests staying at impacted Resorts will receive in-room communication upon their arrival.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

• None

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

• Now through March 2015: The east portion of the beach (near the Transportation and Ticket Center) and Sunset Point are being refurbished and are unavailable. Guests may see or hear work in progress.
• Now through spring 2015: Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide: The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. Guests who stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort while the main pool is closed will receive one complimentary ticket for each member of their party to visit Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park during their stay.
• March 2-5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: 
  

  The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System will undergo refurbishment that will impact the Resort and Express monorail beams on select days in February and March. During these times, Monorails on the Resort beam will travel between Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom® Park. Monorails on the Express beam will now make an additional stop at Disney's Contemporary Resort as they travel between Magic Kingdom Park and the Transportation and Ticket Center.

  Monorail service will continue to be available from all stations while this work takes place. Monorail operating hours will remain unchanged. Guests may note a difference in the way they board the Monorail and should allow for additional travel time to reach their destinations. Guests staying at impacted Resorts will receive in-room communication upon their arrival.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

• None

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

• None

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

• None

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• None

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• May 15-June 26: Whispering Canyon Cafe

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

• Now through Aug. 22, 2015: Guest rooms will be refurbished with new hard and soft goods at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Guests will not be accommodated in the affected areas, but it is possible that some noise could travel while work is in progress (between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily)
• Now through Mar 3, 2015: Stormalong Bay Pool - Lazy River - During this time, bridges three and four will be under refurbishment and the lazy river/snorkel area will be closed. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to guests.

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

• None

Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

• Now through TBD: Guest room renovations: Renovation works is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience.

*Please Note: All refurbishments & closings are subject to change without notice.

Tags: Closings and Refurbishments