To ensure you are up to date on refurbishment closures at Walt Disney World and Disneyland we would like to share with you the most recently released Disney Parks official refurbishment information.
Walt Disney World
Please note the new additions and changes from the last release include updates to existing work dates, the removal of completed work and newly announced refurbishment work. From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice.Last Updated March 14, 2016.”
Parks
| Magic Kingdom® Park | |
| Monorail The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form of transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available. | Now – April 2016 |
| Epcot® | |
| Soarin’ Circle of Life | Jan. 4, 2016 – Summer 2016 Feb. 7 – Apr. 2, 2016 |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios® | |
| Pizza Planet Toy Story Midway Mania – 1 Day Only Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure – Closing Permanently Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show – Closing Permanently | Jan. 19 – Late 2016 Mar. 15, 2016 Apr. 3, 2016 Apr. 3, 2016 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park | |
| Flights of Wonder Warung Outpost Boneyard | Jan. 25 – Mar. 31, 2016 Jan. 25 – Mar. 17, 2016 Feb. 22 – Mar. 17, 2016 |
| Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park | |
| Annual Refurbishment | Jan. 4 – Mar. 19, 2016 |
| Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park | |
| None | |
| Disney Springs™ | |
| Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that Guests use complimentary Walt Disney World Resort transportation from Parks and Resorts to Disney Springs and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences. | Through May 2016 |
| Planet Hollywood | Jan. 6 – Summer 2016 |
| Fulton’s Crab House | Apr. 4 – Fall 2016 |
Resorts
| Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort | |
| Bay Cove Pool | Feb. 1 – Mar. 18, 2016 |
| Soft Goods Refurbishment | Apr. 2 – Oct. 14, 2016 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge | |
| Concierge Lounge: Closed for refurbishment. An alternative lounge location will be available during this time. | May 7 – 22, 2016 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House | |
| Jambo House Soft Goods Rehab | Jan. 1 – May 20, 2016 |
| Disney’s Beach Club Resort | |
| Stormalong Bay Slide: During this time, Guests may use the waterslide at Luna Park Pool located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas. Shuttle transportation will be provided between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00pm. | Mar. 14 – 18, 2016 |
| Disney’s Beach Club Villas | |
| Soft Goods & Bath Refurbishment | Jan. 22 – Aug. 17, 2016 |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Inn | |
| Exterior Repair and Painting | Aug. 17, 2015 – May 5, 2016 |
| Flying Fish Restaurant | Feb. 1 – Sep. 30, 2016 |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Villas | |
| Guest Villa Renovations | Through Spring 2016 |
| Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort | |
| Aruba Pool | Feb. 22 – Apr. 15, 2016 |
| Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort | |
| Beach Renourishment Project | May 1 – Jun. 4, 2016 |
| Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort | |
| General Construction: During this time, Guests will observe construction taking place and certain pathways and buildings may be unavailable. | Through Spring 2016 |
| Oasis Pool (formerly East Pool): Closed for enhancement. Guests may see or hear work in progress. | Re-opening Mar. 17, 2016 |
| Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | |
| Treehouse Villas Soft Goods Rehab | Feb. 7 – Jun. 22, 2016 |
| Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas | |
| General Resort Refurbishments: Due to multiple resort refurbishment projects, Guests will notice construction work in various areas. Noise may be overheard while this work is being completed, but construction will not begin until after 9 a.m. Certain pathways, including the nature trail, will be unavailable. The Hidden Springs leisure pool area (the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), resort beach, playground, Marina and Recreation fire pit will be unavailable. | Through 2017 |
| Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) – unavailable | Through 2017 |
| Sturdy Branches Health Club | July – October 2016 |
| Disney’s Yacht Club Resort | |
| Stormalong Bay Slide: During this time, Guests may use the waterslide at Luna Park Pool located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas. Shuttle transportation will be provided between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00pm. | Mar. 14 – 18, 2016 |
| Buena Vista Palace | |
| General Resort Refurbishments: Due to multiple resort refurbishment projects, Guests will notice construction work in various areas. The pool will be unavailable. The spa pool, located in the main tower will remain open for all guests. Additionally, neighboring hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd. will allow Buena Vista Palace guests to use their pools during this time. Watercress Café will be closed during this time, however, the one80 Sports Bar and Restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. | Through June 2016 |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel | |
| Guest Room Renovations: Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience. | June 2016 – September 2016 |
Disneyland
Please note the new additions and changes from the last release include the list of items being closed for the new confirmed Star Wars themed land construction, the removal of completed and previously announced work that may be rescheduled at a later time, new attraction dates, seasonal pool work at select resorts and slight changes to the completion dates of previously announced work. From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated March 15, 2016.”
| Disneyland® Park | |
| Autopia Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Disneyland Railroad Disneyland Railroad – Mickey’s Toontown Disneyland Railroad – New Orleans Square Disneyland Railroad – Tomorrowland Fantasmic! Jungle Cruise Mark Twain Riverboat Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island Sailing Ship Columbia The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disneyland Monorail Matterhorn Bobsleds Matterhorn Bobsleds | Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Jan. 11, 2016 – TBD Mar. 7 – Apr. 1, 2016 Apr. 11 – 14, 2016 Apr. 11, 2016 – TBD Apr. 18 – 22, 2016 Apr. 25, 2016 – TBD |
| Disney California Adventure® Park | |
| Grizzly River Run It’s Tough to be a Bug! Silly Symphony Swings Grizzly River Run It’s Tough to be a Bug! | Feb. 15 – Mar. 15, 2016 Mar. 7 – 17, 2016 Apr. 11, 2016 – TBD Apr. 18, 2016 – TBD Apr. 25, 2016 |
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