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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 Permanent closures are rides that are no longer active in the parks, and seasonal are those that take place annually.
As Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando reopen to guests, note that some experiences and attractions may be amended or temporarily unavailable.
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 check back as your trip gets closer! During this initial reopening phase, parades and character meet and greets will be unavailable. However, fireworks returned to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT July 1, 2021! "Wonderful World of Animation" returned to Disney's Hollywood Studios Aug. 1, 2021.
Magic Kingdom® Park (now open!)
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
- Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
Refurbishments:
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- Mickey's PhilharMagic
CLOSED Oct. 11 - Nov. 11, 2021 - Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland
CLOSED Early Dec. 2018 - TBD
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
- Bruce's Shark World
Temporary Closure Due to Food & Wine Festival:
- Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
Refurbishments:
- None
As part of the ongoing transformation of EPCOT through 2021:
- A new, temporary Starbucks has opened in World Showcase Plaza (on the way to Canada, near the walkway to the Imagination pavilion).
- Pin Central and The Camera Center are now in the same temporary location.
- Heritage Manor is also scheduled to close and return in 2021.
- Art of Disney will operate temporarily from The American Adventure while refurbishment is underway. Heritage Manor will later become the new home for Art of Disney offerings.
- Electric Umbrella has closed.
- There are some walkway closures near Spaceship Earth, though Guest Relations is accessible to guests near the park entrance.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios® (now open!)
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular - Returns Dec. 19, 2021
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
Refurbishments:
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park (now open!)
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
- Finding Nemo - The Musical (a new version will debut in 2022)
- The Boneyard (partially reopened; certain areas are still blocked off)
Refurbishments:
- Kali River Rapids
CLOSED Nov. 1, 2021 - TBD - Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
CLOSED Jan. 4, 2021 - mid-April 2022
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park remains closed at this time, with a reopening date TBD.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (now open!)
- 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! As Disney World begins its phased reopening, select Disney Vacation Club properties opened to guests on June 22, while others have yet to announce a reopening date. Note that some experiences and offerings may be limited or unavailable during upcoming stays. For more information about amenities, recreation and dining options open at each hotel, as well as health and safety enhancements taking place, visit our full post.
Disney Skyliner
- Disney Skyliner service between Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Riviera Resort, and EPCOT will be unavailable Jan. 23, 2022, through Jan. 28, 2022. Bus service will be available.
Disney’s All–Star Movies Resort (opened March 22, 2021)
- None
Disney’s All–Star Music Resort (opened Sept. 16, 2021)
- None
Disney’s All–Star Sports Resort (opening TBD)
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (opened Aug. 26, 2021)
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (opened Aug. 26, 2021)
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (opened Nov. 1, 2020)
- None
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort (opened June 22, 2020)
- The Wave... of American Flavors
Disney's Beach Club Resort (opened May 30, 2021)
- None
Disney's Beach Club Villas (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn (opened July 2, 2021)
- None
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (opened July 29, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Contemporary Resort (opened July 10, 2020)
- The Feature Pool and whirlpool spas will be unavailable Jan. 9, 2023, through early April 2023.
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (opened Oct. 16, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground (opened June 22, 2020)
- The Meadow Swimmin' Pool and whirlpool spa will be unavailable Jan. 9, 2023, through early April 2023.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (opened Sept. 21, 2020)
- None
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Old Key West Resort (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (opened July 19, 2021)
- None
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Pop Century Resort (opened July 10, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter (opening Oct. 28, 2021)
- None
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (opened Oct. 14, 2021)
- None
Disney's Riviera Resort (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (opened June 6, 2021)
- None
The Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (opened June 22, 2020)
- None
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (opened Aug. 24, 2020)
- None
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel (opened July 29, 2020)
- None
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel (opened July 29, 2020)
- 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: Closed permanently Jan. 6, 2018
- Wishes: Closed permanently in May 2017
- Happily Ever After: Retired Sept. 29, 2021
- 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
- EPCOT Forever: Retired Sept. 28, 2021
- 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
- Primeval Whirl: Closed permanently March 16, 2020
- Rivers of Light - We Are One: Closed permanently March 16, 2020
- 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 September 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
Universal Studios® Florida (now open!)
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
- Curious George Goes to Town
CLOSED until further notice - FEAR FACTOR LIVE
CLOSED until further notice
Refurbishments:
- None
Universal's Islands of Adventure® (now open!)
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
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- Poseidon's Fury
CLOSED until further notice - Caro-Seuss-el
CLOSED until further notice - Camp Jurassic
CLOSED until further notice
- Poseidon's Fury
Refurbishments:
- None
Universal's Volcano BayTM (now open!)
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
- None
Refurbishments:
- None
Universal Orlando Permanent Closures
- Dragon Challenge (IOA): Closed permanently Sept. 5, 2017
- Terminator 2®: 3D: Closed permanently Oct. 9, 2017
- A Day in the Park with Barney: Closed permanently March 16, 2020
SeaWorld® Orlando Refurbishments
Temporary Health and Safety Closures:
- Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin (ride)
CLOSED until further notice - Sky Tower
CLOSED until further notice - Wild Arctic (ride)
CLOSED until further notice - Mako
CLOSES early on Howl-O-Scream nights - Infinity Falls
CLOSES early on Howl-O-Scream nights - Sesame Street Land
CLOSES early on Howl-O-Scream nights
Refurbishments:
- None
SeaWorld Orlando Permanent Closures
- Happy Harbor closed for the opening of Sesame Street Land 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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