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 the official dates for annual water park refurbishment, changes in already announced refurbishment start and completion dates, newly announced park refurbishment and resort refurbishment announcements. From Disney: “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated August 5, 2015”
Magic Kingdom
- Pirates of the Caribbean Jun. 8 – Sep. 25, 2015
- Liberty Tree Tavern Jul. 6 – Nov. 19, 2015
- Dream Along with Mickey Jul. 21 – Aug. 22, 2015
- The Diamond Horseshoe Aug. 2 – Nov. 19, 2015
- Liberty Square Riverboat Aug. 4 – 10, 2015
- Mad Tea Party Aug. 26, 2015
- Briar Patch Sep. 21 – 24, 2015
- Walt Disney World Railroad Oct. 12 – Nov. 20, 2015
- Disney’s The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour Oct. 12 – Nov. 20, 2015
- Peter Pan’s Flight Nov. 2 – 7, 2015
Epcot
- Re-Imagination of Maelstrom Oct. 15, 2014 – Apr. 30, 2016
- Living with the Land Sep. 8 – 17, 2015
Hollywood Studios
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid Sep. 7 – Sep. 10, 2015
Animal Kingdom
- Primeval Whirl Aug. 17 – Nov. 12, 2015
- Pizzafari Aug. 24 – Oct. 19, 2015
Monorail
Mar. 10, 2015 – December 2015
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.
Water Parks
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park- Annual Refurbishment-Oct. 25, 2015 – Jan. 2, 2016
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park- Annual Refurbishment-Jan. 3 – Mar. 12, 2016
Resorts
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).
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
- Exterior Repair and Painting Aug. 17, 2015 – May 5, 2016
Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort
- Fitness Center, Salon and Casitas Leisure Pool Jul. 5 – Oct. 12, 2015
Closed for maintenance. During this time, Guests can continue to visit the feature pool and the other two leisure pools at the resort. Additionally, a temporary fitness center will be set up for Guests in the Casitas area.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Gasparilla Island Grill Aug. 23 – Sep. 4, 2015
During this time, Guests will observe construction taking place and certain pathways and buildings may be unavailable.
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
- Tide Me Over Food Court Aug. 2 – Sep. 20, 2015
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- General Construction through Early 2016
During this time, Guests will observe construction taking place and certain pathways and buildings may be unavailable.
- East Pool Through Early 2016
Closed for enhancement. Guests may see or hear work in progress.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- General Resort Refurbishments Oct. 2, 2015 through 2017
Due to multiple resort refurbishment projects Guests will notice construction work in various areas. The Hidden Springs leisure pool area (the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), resort beach, playground, Recreation fire pit and nature trail will be unavailable. 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. Oct. 2, 2015 – 2017
- The Hidden Springs leisure pool area (the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), resort beach, playground and Recreation fire pit will be unavailable. Oct. 26, 2015 – 2017
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- n/a
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.
- Fulton’s Crab House Jan. 1 – Apr. 1, 2016
- Planet Hollywood Jan. 1 – Jun. 1, 2016
Golf Courses/Miniature Golf
- n/a
Disneyland
Please note the new additions and changes from the last release include the removal of completed work and several newly announced refurbishment closures. From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated August 3, 2015”
Disneyland Park
- Tomorrowland Theater Jun. 8 – Dec. 1, 2015
- Haunted Mansion Aug. 24 – Sept. 10, 2015
- Le Bat en Rouge Aug. 24 – Sept. 3, 2015
- Space Mountain Sep. 7 – 10, 2015
- Pirates of the Caribbean Sep. 14 – 29, 2015
Disney California Adventure
- California Screamin’ Sep. 7 – 17, 2015
- It’s Tough to be a Bug! Sep. 8 – 17, 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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So will Peter Pans Flight open back on the 7th or 8th of November? Had planned on doing fast pass for Nov 7th. Need to know if I should switch my days around! Thanks!