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Want to know what's going to be closed while you're visiting the theme parks? We've put together this list of Walt Disney World closings and refurbishments. Refurbishments are temporary closures and can subject to change without notice. Permanent closures are rides that are no longer active in the parks, and seasonal are those that take place annually.
Disney World: Refurbishments | Permanent Closures | Seasonal Closures | Hotel Refurbishments
Universal Orlando: Refurbishments | Permanent closures
SeaWorld Orlando: Refurbishments | Permanent closures
Walt Disney World® Resort Refurbishments
Here is a list of all temporary Disney World closings. It is not uncommon for Disney to change refurbishment times — to move up or postpone temporary closures — so be sure to check back as your trip gets closer!
- Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A.
CLOSED Early Dec. 2018-TBD
*The Monorail is undergoing refurbishment until further notice and may be on modified service/routes.
- None
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Rafiki's Planet Watch
CLOSED Oct. 21, 2018-Summer 2019
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- None
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
- None
- None
Miniature Golf Courses
- None
WDW Golf Courses
- None
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Ongoing: Intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way.
Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel Refurbishments
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’s All–Star Movies Resort
- None
Disney’s All–Star Music Resort
- Calypso Pool
CLOSED Oct. 2020-TBD
Disney’s All–Star Sports Resort
- None
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village
- None
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Mid-Sept. 2020-Mid-Dec. 2020: The Big Blue Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, other pool and recreation offerings will remain open-including Flippin' Fins Pool, Cozy Cone Pool and the Schoolyard Sprayground. Noise may be heard while this work is being completed, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
- Ongoing: Disney has embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
- None
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
CLOSED Early Aug. 2019-Winter 2019
- None
- Ongoing: Disney has embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
- Ongoing: Disney has embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Ongoing: Disney has embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
- None
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Ongoing until further notice: General construction and room refurbishments are taking place. During this time, amenities including dining locations (such as the newly reimagined Rix Sports Bar and Grill) and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club with the spa and salon, and recreation activities such as beach volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more, will remain available. Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is undergoing refurbishments, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms prior to 9:00 a.m. daily.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- None
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Mizner's Lounge
CLOSED April 2019-Fall 2019
- None
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- None
- Ongoing: Disney has embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
- Jan. 2020-Early spring 2020: The Hippy Dippy Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- None
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- None
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- None
- None
- None
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- None
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- None
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: Operating on seasonal schedule Oct. 2, 2016
- Wishes: Closed permanently in May 2017
- 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
- 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
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Flights of Wonder: Closed permanently Dec. 31, 2017
- DisneyQuest: Closed permanently July 3, 2017
- Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe: Closed permanently Aug. 3, 2017
- La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil: Closing permanently Jan. 1, 2018
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Shark Reef: Closed permanently Oct. 3, 2016
Walt Disney World Seasonal Closures
Seasonal closures are those that take place annually and are usually a reoccurrence. These dates are estimates based on past closures.
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park: Closes January through March for seasonal refurbishment
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park: Closes October through January 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
- Splash Mountain: Usually closes early January for seasonal refurbishment
Universal Orlando® Refurbishments
- None
- None
- None
Universal Orlando Permanent Closures
- Dragon Challenge (IOA) - Sept. 5, 2017
- Terminator 2®: 3D - Oct. 9, 2017
SeaWorld® Orlando Refurbishments
- Sea Carousel
CLOSED June 10-15
SeaWorld Orlando Permanent Closures
- Happy Harbor has closed to prepare for the opening of Sesame Street in 2019.
*Please Note: All refurbishments & closings are subject to change without notice.
Disney World refurbishments are only a small part of vacation planning. Leap over to our Orlando Planning Timeline and check out the When to Visit Orlando page for more resources!
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