Refurbishments and Closures

Walt Disney World is always evolving, making improvements and changes to its parks, attractions, and resorts on a regular basis. Below are some of the major refurbishments and closures, listed by location and date. Since this information is complied from both official and unofficial sources, dates are subject to change without notice.

Magic Kingdom:

  • Ongoing – Major renovation of central hub area in front of Cinderella’s Castle
  • Through Jan 31, 2015 – Splash Mountain – Closed for refurbishment
  • Through Mar 6, 2015 – Cinderella’s Royal Table – Closed for refurbishment
  • Jan 23 – 27, 2015 – Liberty Square Riverboat – Closed for refurbishment
  • Feb 2 – Mar 6, 2015 – Journey of the Little Mermaid – Closed for refurbishment
  • Feb 2 – Mar 30, 2015 – Harmony Barber Shop – Closed for refurbishment
  • Mar 4 – 7, 2015 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Closed for refurbishment
  • Mar 10 – 13, 2015 – it’s a small world – Closed for refurbishment
  • Apr 13 – May 8, 2015 – Jungle Cruise – Closed for refurbishment
  • Apr 13 – May 20, 2015 – Dream Along with Mickey – Closed for refurbishment
  • Jul 6 – Nov 20, 2015 – Liberty Tree Tavern – Closed for refurbishment
  • Aug 4 - 10, 2015 – Liberty Square Riverboat – Closed for refurbishment

Epcot:

  • Ongoing – Maelstrom permanently closed; new Frozen themed attraction to open in 2016

Hollywood Studios:

  • Ongoing – Sorcerer’s Hat is being removed
  • Through Spring 2015 – LA Prop and Cinema Storage Shop being converted to Trolley Stop Café, which will feature Starbucks products

Animal Kingdom:

  • Ongoing – Construction around the waterways in the park; walls currently up from Dinoland around to Asia section of park
  • Ongoing – Camp Minnie-Mickey area closed, building new Avatar themed land
  • Through Mar 31, 2015 – Flame Tree BBQ – Closed for refurbishment; some menu items available at nearby kiosks
  • Through Jun 14, 2015 – Creature Comforts – Closed for refurbishment
  • Jan 20 – Feb 9, 2015 – Kali River Rapids – Closed for refurbishment

Blizzard Beach:

  • Through Mar 14, 2015 – Closed for annual refurbishment

Typhoon Lagoon:

  • No known refurbishments/closures at this time

Downtown Disney:

  • Ongoing – Major renovation and expansion to the Pleasure Island and surrounding areas has to transform area into Disney Springs, will continue over the next several years

Resorts:

  • Ongoing – Walt Disney World Swan Hotel – Guest room renovations, with work from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
  • Through Jan 27, 2015 – Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – Paddock Pool – Closed for refurbishment
  • Through Feb 2, 2015 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts - Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide – Closed for refurbishment
  • Through Feb 11, 2015 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village - Kidani Samawati Pool Slide – Closed for refurbishment
  • Through Feb 27, 2015 – Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - Meadow Snack Bar – Closed for refurbishment
  • Through Mar 6, 2015 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House – Lobby floor refinishing
  • Through Mar 2015 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – New Bungalow Construction – work area along beaches daily
  • Through Spring 2015 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort - Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide – Closed for refurbishment
  • Through Aug 22, 2015 – Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Guest room renovations, with work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
  • Feb 2 – 4, 2015 – Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – High Rock Springs Pool – Closed for refurbishment
  • Feb 2 – Mar 3, 2015 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts - Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River – Closed for refurbishment
  • May 26 – Jun 29, 2015 – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - Finding Nemo Schoolyard Wet Play Area – Closed for refurbishment

Elsewhere on Property:

  • No known refurbishments/closures at this time

Last updated January 19, 2015