Walt Disney World and Disneyland Refurb List Released 1/22/15

Walt Disney World
Please note new additions this week to Walt Disney World’s list newly announced work at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
From Disney: “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated January 9, 2015″

Magic Kingdom

• Splash Mountain Jan. 5 – 31, 2015
• Cinderella’s Royal Table Jan. 5 – Mar. 6, 2015
• Liberty Square Riverboat Jan. 23 – 27, 2015 & Aug. 4 – 10, 2015
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid  Feb. 2 – Mar. 6, 2015
•  Harmony Barber Shop  Feb. 2 – Mar. 30, 2015
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Mar. 4 – 7, 2015
• “it’s a small world” Mar. 10 – 13, 2015 
• Dream Along with Mickey Apr. 13 – May 20, 2015
• Jungle Cruise Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015
• Liberty Tree Tavern Jul. 6 – Nov. 20, 2015

Epcot

• n/a

Hollywood Studios

• n/a 

 Animal Kingdom

• Kali River Rapids- Jan. 20 – Feb. 9, 2015
• Flame Tree BBQ Jan. 5 – Mar. 31, 2015
• Creature Comforts Jan. 5 – Jun. 14, 2015

Monorail

• n/a

Water Parks

Blizzard Beach Water Park Closed for Annual Refurbishment  Jan. 4 – Mar. 14, 2015

Resorts

 Disney’s All Star Music Resort

• n/a

Animal Kingdom Lodge -Jambo House

• Lobby Floor Refinishing  Jan. 6 – Mar. 6, 2015
  Flooring work to take place in sections beginning Janaury 6th, at Jambo House. Work will be done in sections so only portions will be out at a time.

Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village

• Kidani Samawati Pool Slide Jan. 7 – Feb. 11, 2015

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

• Finding Nemo Schoolyard Wet Play Area May 26 – June 29, 2015

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

• Guest Room Renovations Oct. 13, 2014 – Aug. 22, 2015
  Guest rooms will be refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Guests will not be accommodated in the affected areas but it is possible that some noise could travel while work is in progress (between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily).

•  Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2015
  During this time, the waterslide and the waterway from the slide to the first bridge of Stormalong Bay will be unavailable. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.

• Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River Feb. 2 – Mar. 3, 2015
  During this time, the waterslide and the waterway from the slide to the first bridge of Stormalong Bay will be unavailable. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

• n/a

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

• n/a

Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort

• n/a

Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

• Meadow Snack Bar Jan. 5 – Feb. 27, 2015
  During this period we will be serving limited food and beverage offerings in Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Arcade in the Meadow Recreation Area from 11:00 am-5:00 pm daily, and at Trail’s End To Go from 11:30 am-2:00 pm daily.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• n/a

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort

• Tide Me Over Food Court Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015
  

Disney’s Polynesian Resort

• General Construction Dec. 2013 – Mar. 2015
  The east portion of the beach (near the Transportation and Ticket Center) and Sunset Point are being refurbished and are unavailable. Guests may see or hear work in progress.

• Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide Jul. 28, 2014 – Spring 2015
  The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. Guests who stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort while the main pool is closed will receive one complimentary ticket for each member of their party to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park during their stay.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• The Paddock Pool Jan. 13 – 27, 2015
• High Rock Springs Pool Feb. 2 – 4, 2015

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

• Beach Refurbishment- Beach will be closed during this time- Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2015

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• n/a

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

• Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2015
  During this time, the waterslide and the waterway from the slide to the first bridge of Stormalong Bay will be unavailable. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.

• Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River Feb. 2 – Mar. 3, 2015
  During this time, bridges three and four will be under refurbishment and the lazy river/snorkel area will be closed. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.

Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

• Guest Room Renovations Aug. 20, 2014 – TBD
  Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience.

Downtown Disney Area

• Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive  Through Mar. 2016
  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 Downtown Disney and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences.

• Parking Lots – Entrance 2 – Lots A-G  Dec. 1, 2014 – Aug. 1, 2016
  Loss of parking lot Entrance 2 to Guest/Cast traffic and associated lots A-G in preparation for the construction of Town Center and the East Garage.

Golf Courses/Miniature Golf

• n/a

Disneyland
From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated January 14, 2015″

Disneyland Park

• Captain EO Jan. 5 – 28, 2015
• Matterhorn Bobsleds Jan. 7 – May 15, 2015
• Briar Patch Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
• Critter Country Fruit Cart Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
• Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
•  Haunted Mansion Jan. 12 – 22, 2015 
• Splash Mountain Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
• Pooh Corner Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
• Professor Barnaby Owl’s Photographic Art Studio Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
• Hungry Bear Restaurant  Jan. 12 – Apr. 2, 2015
• Enchanted Chamber Jan. 19 – Mar. 2, 2015
• Sleeping Beauty Castle Jan. 19 – Mar. 2, 2015
• “it’s a small world” Jan. 26 – Feb. 5, 2015
• Steam Trains Jan. 26 – Feb. 12, 2015
• Le Bat en Rouge Feb. 2 – 12, 2015
• Peter Pan’s Flight Feb. 2 – May 7, 2015

Disney California Adventure

• Boudin Bakery Oct. 27, 2014 – Jan. 26, 2015
• Pacific Wharf Cafe Jan. 5 – Feb. 5, 2015
• Soarin’ Over California Jan. 6 – May 14, 2015
• Taste Pilot’s Grill Jan. 7 – Mar. 12, 2015
• World of Color Jan. 7 – Mar. 12, 2015
• Grizzly River Run Jan. 20 – Mar. 19, 2015
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Jan. 20 – Mar. 2, 2015 
• Boardwalk Stores Jan. 26 – Feb. 12, 2015
• Ariel’s Grotto Feb. 2 – 27, 2015 
• Luigi’s Flying Tires Feb. 3 – Dec. 1, 2015

Resorts

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

• n/a

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

• n/a

Disneyland Hotel

• n/a

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