Disney World Refurbishments & Closings

Is Mission Space going to re open by September? I had fastpasses to it and got an email saying they were replaced to another ride.

Any update on the construction at Wilderness Lodge? Wondering the status of the pools, restaurants, and pool bars?

Thanks

I am a planner. Just wondering if these closures are pretty common annually or is it different each year? We are looking into booking our trip around January 24-February 5 2018. Any ideas on what to really expect?

I keep hearing that the great movie ride is going to be closed to become the great mickey ride, does anyone know when it might be closing?

Any way we can get an update on an MK closure? I read that Splash Mountain might close on Aug28. Just want to check the validity of that seeing as that's my daughters fav ride and we'll be there that week. Thanks!

My 60-day window opened a couple weeks ago and I tried getting a FP for Kali River Rapids for 3/10 but it said all the FPs were gone. Do you think all the FPs were already gone then or could they keeping FP closed until they know the ride will definitely be open since it's still under refurbishment until 2/13?

Forbidden Journey at Islands of Adventure seems to be under seasonal refurb Dec 1-18. Can you verify??

Do you have any idea if the hall of presidents will be open in November 2016?

Hi!

We're planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sept. 14th. It's a Small World will be closed for refurbishment until Sept. 15th. Is there any chance it will be opened earlier?

We want to book the Wilderness Lodge for August 2017. I really wanted to watch the Electric Water Pageant from the Wilderness beach. "Through 2017" is so vague. Should I get my heart set on another Resort?

Does Universal have an opening date yet for the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium? I'm going in late September and hope to visit.

Hi, planning a visit to Universal/IOA in the first week of Jan 2017. Any ideas on what rides may be closed for refurbishment? or if there is a pattern of refurbishment/maintenance dates based on previous years and rides?

Any update on Small World being closed in late August? Most websites still have it set for a closure from late August through mid September. My kids love that ride so are hoping it has been taken off the refurb schedule. Thanks so much.

Good morning two questions two different parks:

One I have a fast pass schedule for the Haunted Mansion but looking at the My Disney app it has said it is closed the past couple of days (May 2016). I am confused that I can schedule a fast pass time but it says closed.

Is the Hulk open yet? That is the one ride we are really looking forward too.

Any help is appreciated.

I´d like to know if It´s Small World in Magic Kingdom will be closed in August and September 2016 for refurbishments.

Tks.

We are staying at Port Orleans Riverside (Royal Rooms) and just saw on the PortOrleans.org website that the roof of the Magnolia Ter. Bldg is being replaced. I'm worried about the noise. It is not listed on any of the Disney Websites.

We vacation at Universal every Mothers Day. Last year there was a Monday Night Raw Taping and American Ninja Warrior taping going on during our stay. These were unpublished. Have you heard anything about this year?

I've heard that Forbidden Journey in Universal Studiousn is going to be refurbished in May 2016. Is this true? I have plans of going for an event that's happening on the 21st of May and have planned my whole trip thinking all the rides would be open

I'm thinking of going early September 2016 but i've heard big thunder mountain is closed and apparently so is it's a small world due to refurbishment... do you know if any of this is true?!

Thanks :)

Hi! How are you?

I have a question about refurbshiments...

We intend to visit orlando, next year, on late january/early february. I understand that is refurbshiment season (is that right?), but i would like to know when the informations of refurbishments (about the begin of 2017) will become available?

Thank you very much!

No Mike and Sulley meet and great !!!

Is there anywhere else to meet them?

Is Big Thunder Mountain definitely closed May 2016, it's not showing as closed on the website? Thanks

FYI: Just got an update to my fast passes which is having me pick another because Kali River Rapids is still scheduled to be closed on March 2, 2016.

I had fastpasses for Kali River Rapids on Feb 26, a week after scheduled reopening, but got an email that they had been cancelled due to changes in operating schedule. It looks like the opening date has been pushed back :-( Disneyworld.com hasn't yet been made aware of any changes so had no help to offer.

Have you seen anything about Jedi Training being closed starting at the end of February? I noticed there are no times available beginning Sunday, 2/28. Or, have they just not published the times this far in advanced?

So we just bought tickets to go to Florida so we could take our almost 5 year old to go on the Jurassic Park ride. We are going from Feb 27th-March 4th....any chance they will re-open the ride even a day early?! Has that ever happened?? I'm sooo bummed out by this, I don't even want to tell her!

Test track is closed but you don't mention it

When they say the incredible hulk is closed until "Summer 2016" when does that start - I will be in Orlando from 6 June to 20 June - I hope its back open :(

Jedi Training Academy closed???? We're going in late October and that's all my son has been talking about! Hope it's back in business by then!

Hi is the hulk shut from 8 September 2015- summer 2016 or just shut in 2016?

Is there a refurb planned for Ragland Road in December, 2015? I've been trying to get ADRs there for 12/8-12/12/15 and My Disney Experience says they are unable to check for available tables. Thanks.

I'm bummed that the railroad will be closed. It's our family's first time going and my toddlers love trains!

How good is Disney to sticking to these dates? Taking my sisters for their first WDW trip three days after Pirates is scheduled to re-open. I'm really hoping they stick to this schedule since it's one of my favorites.

Rode Maelstrom one more time on the last day. 50 minute wait for the ones with no Fastpass. Disney is stupid to close such a popular ride, especially when they could keep this one AND build a Frozen ride nearby.

I think a better Frozen ride would be at Hollywood Studios in the former Backstage Tour Catastrophe Canyon. (Closing this ride is another dumb move) Anyway,Leave the Canyon ride intact except for the little oil well in the center. Replace the oil well with Frozen characters. Then have them scream in terror as the water and fire come from all directions. Watch the little snowman Olaf melt. Guaranteed to be the most popular ride in the park!

buenos dias quisiera saber en la ultima semana de enero del 2015 que parques o juegos cierran de disney orlando?

Im planning a trip soon and had plans on The Wilderness Lodge. However, I have read they are planning a refurb on the main pool. It hasn't been officially announced but if they are planning it visitors planning on coming in September would appreciate the info. Im disappointed about the news but will stay once its all finished. Its one of my favorite resorts. If it's true, they really need to make an official announcement.

according to disney site - mickey's philharmonic will be closed 9/8/14-9/19/14

[...] Guests planning a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort should also note that the Nanea Volcano pool, one of the largest and best-themed in all of Disney World, is undergoing some enhancements, including adding a new aquatic playground with slides, a hot tub and a larger deck with more seating for guests. The pool will be closed July 26 through July 2015. Guests who stay at the resort during this time will receive one complimentary water park ticket. More details can be found on our Closings & Refurbishments page. [...]

Hi is there any news on the Snow White mine train ride on the completion as I'll be over May the 18th 2014

Great information. You are an angel. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any news on Ariel's Grotto? When I search Disney's site, it tells me it's closed for refurbishment, but I can't find the dates. Will Ariel be meeting somewhere else then?? My daughter will be crushed if she can't see the Little Mermaid (not necessarily Princess Ariel).

Disappointed that the railroad will be closed when we are there. But, there's always something that will be closed. Thankful that we get to try out the new Test Track and see the new Fantasyland.

[...] At Magic Kingdom, Mad Tea Cups has a refurbishment for most of April. Fountain View Ice Cream Shop in Epcot closes April 7 for its conversion to a Starbucks location. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun Parade and Disney Channel Rocks have their final performances April 6. For more details and a list of all refurbishments, check our closings page. [...]

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[...] Jan. 2, and Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom, starting Jan. 6. You can see the full list of closings and refurbishments here. As reported back in July, starting in 2013, evening Extra Magic Hours have been shortened to two [...]

Test track shows closed for refurbishmnet 11/1/12 - 11/30/12. But grand reopen on 12/6/12. Do we know if it will open before 12/6.

Why does your site say Splash Mountain is closed until February 19, 2013 when Disney says March 19 2013?

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[...] case you missed it, Walt Disney World has announced additional refurbishment dates for Honey I Shrunk the Kids in October and November. The Backlot Studio Tour and American Film [...]

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