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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 Permanent closures are rides that are no longer active in the parks, and seasonal are those that take place annually.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!
- Liberty Square Riverboat
CLOSED Jan. 8-TBD
*The Monorail is undergoing refurbishment until further notice and may be on modified service/routes.
- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
CLOSED Feb. 26, 2018-TBD
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Rafiki's Planet Watch
CLOSED Oct. 21, 2018-Until further notice
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- None
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
- CLOSED Oct. 28, 2018-Jan. 5, 2019
- Sosa Family Cigars
CLOSED Nov. 13-TBD
Miniature Golf Courses
- None
WDW Golf Courses
- None
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- None
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
- None
Disney’s All–Star Sports Resort
- None
- None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House
- Mid-August 2018 through fall 2019: Room refurbishments will be taking place. It is possible that guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
- September through winter 2018: Uzima Springs Pool and Uzima Springs Pool Bar are scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Samawati Springs Pool and Maji Pool Bar at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village will be available. Brief rides via shuttle transportation will be provided to and from Jambo House. It is possible guests may hear or see construction, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
- Feb. 12-TBD: Jambo House will participate in a pilot where transactions will be handled with cash-free options. All purchases and services at the resort will accept MagicBands, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village
- None
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Ongoing: The resort is currently undergoing refurbishment projects. During this time, the resort will be in full operation with all amenities available. There will also be construction of the new transportation system, Disney Skyliner. It is possible construction may be seen or heard, 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
- None
- None
- Ongoing: Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas is currently undergoing some refurbishment projects, including Disney Skyliner, the new transportation system that will offer a bird's eye view of Disney World via gondola. During this time, the resort will be in full operation with all amenities available, including dining, merchandise and recreation locations. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am.
- None
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Ongoing: Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar, Goombay Games Arcade and Calypso Trading Post will be closed. There will be a variety of dining options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centertown will serve breakfast and dinner and a selection of grab-and-go meals will be available for purchase in three island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the resort.
- There will also be construction of the new transportation system, Disney Skyliner. It is possible construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m.
- None
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Through Summer 2019: Pepper Market will be undergoing minor refurbishments, but will remain open to guests.
- Early September through Mid-December: The Dig Site, home to The Lost City of Cibola Pool, volleyball court, playground, Iguana Arcade and Siestas Cantina, will be closed for refurbishment. While this work takes place, other amenities, including the three leisure pools, dining and merchandise locations, La Vida Health Club, Salon & Spa and recreation activities (including Movies Under the Stars and Campfires with Marshmallows) will remain available.
- Ongoing until further notice: General construction and room refurbishments are taking place. Amenities, including dining and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club and recreation activities such as volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more will all remain available to guests. Noise should not be heard from guest rooms prior to 9:00 a.m.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- None
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- None
- None
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- None
- Ongoing: The resort is currently undergoing refurbishment projects. During this time, the resort will be in full operation with all amenities available.There will also be construction of the new transportation system, Disney Skyliner. It is possible construction may be seen or heard, but 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: Closes October through January 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
- Pteranodon Flyers
CLOSED Sept. 10-16, 2018
- None
Universal Orlando Permanent Closures
- Dragon Challenge (IOA) - Sept. 5, 2017
- Terminator 2®: 3D - Oct. 9, 2017
SeaWorld® Orlando Refurbishments
- None
SeaWorld Orlando Permanent Closures
- None
*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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