Walt Disney World and Disneyland Refurb List Released 2/23/17

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 removal of completed work and newly announced refurbishment work at the parks and resorts.
From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated February 22, 2017.

Please note, beginning May 2017 areas of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – including Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Banana Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post – will be closed for refurbishment. During this time there will be a variety of dining options available to Guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centertown will serve breakfast and dinner. A selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase in three island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort.

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 or transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternatve transportation options will be available.
Through February 28, 2017
The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour
Walt Disney World Railroad
Hall of Presidents
Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, 2017
Jan. 9 – Mar. 2, 2017
Jan. 17 – Jun. 29, 2017

Epcot®

None

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

Cover Story Jan. 9 – Mar. 23, 2017

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

None

 Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Annual Refurbishment Dec. 25, 2016 –
Mar. 11, 2017

 

Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Tidal Pool Feb. 20 – 22, 2017
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas
Exterior Maintenance and Painting
All work with the highest potential for noise will be limited between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Through April 2017
Luna Park Slide Feb. 6 –
Mar. 3, 2017
Community Hall Pool Feb. 27 –
Mar. 1, 2017
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Trinidad South Village Pool Jan. 6 –
Mar. 16, 2017
General Resort Refurbishments – Trinidad South Region
Due to several refurbishment projects, Guests may see and hear construction in progress specifically around the pirate-themed rooms in the Trinidad South region of the Resort. Any work most likely to cause a noise impact will not begin until 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 9 –
Mar. 16, 2017
Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post
There will be a variety of dining options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centertown will serve breakfast and dinner and a selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase in three island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort.
Beginning May 2017 through 2018
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Hard Goods Refurbishment
Guests may see or hear construction taking place, or encounter alternative paths of travel throughout the Resort hotel. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit all work until after 9:00 a.m. daily.
Beginning Fall 2016
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Broad Creek Merchantile
Merchantile will remain open, but noise and visual impacts are expected.
Jan. 2 –
Feb. 28, 2017
Disney’s Beach House
The Beach House Pool, Signals (the quick service restaurant), Surfmen’s Station, and the restrooms will be unavailable.
Jan. 2 –
Feb. 28, 2017
Live Oak Lodge Elevator Jan. 30 –
Feb. 26, 2017
Room Refurbishment
This will not impact any of the Resort activities or amenities available to Guests.
Feb. 19 –
Apr. 9, 2017
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Sandcastle Pool
The leisure pools located at Old Turtle Pond, South Point and Miller’s Road will remain available
Jan. 2 –
Mar. 3, 2017
Exterior Maintenance and Painting
To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit all work until after 9:00 a.m. daily.
Jan. 3 –
Jul. 27, 2017
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Room Refurbishments
During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit all work until after 9:00 a.m. daily.
Feb. 4, – May 7, 2018
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Alligator Bayou North Pool Feb. 13 –
Apr. 7, 2017
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Paddock Pool Water Play Area Jan. 16 –
Feb. 24, 2017
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
General Resort Refurbishments
Due to several refurbishment projects, Guests will very likely see and hear construction work throughout the villas, spa and dining areas. We will attempt to limit any work most likely to cause a noise impact to the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Through March 2017
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
General Resort Refurbishments
Due to extensive refurbishment projects, Guests will very likely see and hear construction work in various areas throughout their stay. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit work until after 9:00 a.m.
At this time, many popular areas will remained closed – including the Hidden Springs Pool (the leisure pool at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), marina, playground and more. In addition, certain pathways, like our nature trail, will be unavailable, and surrounding views may be altered. However, the recently renovated Silver Creek Springs Pool will remain open and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom park will continue to be offered.
Through 2017
Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) – unavailable Through 2017
Roaring Fork and Trout Pass Pool Bar
During this time our latest addition, Geyser Point Pool Bar & Grill will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Territory Lounge will also offer a continental-style breakfast featuring gourmet coffees, pastries and a yogurt parfait.
Feb. 13 – Summer 2017
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Room Refurbishments
During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, we will attempt to limit work to 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Beginning in January 2017
Admiral Pool Feb. 22 – 24, 2017
Captain’s Grille
During refurbishments, the Captain’s Grille is relocating to the oceanic-themed Ariel’s.
May 15 –
Sep. 30, 2017
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center
Expansion Work
During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, we will attempt to limit work to 9:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m.
Aug. 4, 2016 –
Feb. 1, 2018

 

Disney Springs
DisneyQuest – Closing Permanently Jul. 3, 2017

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. Erin Glover confirmed on 7/28/16 on the Disney Parks Blog that the Disneyland Railroad, “Fantasmic!”, Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat and Sailing Ship Columbia will reopen summer 2017 at Disneyland park, but an exact date was not given.
From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated February 14, 2017.”

 

Disneyland® Park

Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
Disneyland Railroad
Disneyland Railroad – Mickey’s Toontown
Disneyland Railroad – New Orleans Square
Disneyland Railroad – Tomorrowland
Fantasmic!
Mark Twain Riverboat
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Sailing Ship Columbia
Pirates of the Caribbean
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Autopia
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017
Feb. 3 – Mar. 15, 2017
Feb. 6, 2017 – TBD
Mar. 20 – 22, 2017

Disney California Adventure® Park

Grizzly River Run
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Mickey’s Fun Wheel
World of Color
Jan. 9 – Mar. 22, 2017
Jan. 17 – Feb. 23, 2017
Feb. 6 – Mar. 5, 2017
Feb. 21 – Mar. 5, 2017

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

General Resort Refurbishments
Guests may see and hear construction as we make improvements to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. To minimize any disruptions, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 AM.· Room refurbishments will occur from January 2017 through fall 2017.
· The pools and poolside cabanas will be closed for refurbishment from January 2017 to spring 2017. The pools and waterslides at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be available, and poolside cabanas at Disneyland Hotel will be available for reservations.
· The Great Hall lobby will be refurbished and access will be limited beginning June 2017 through early August 2017. Some Guest rooms will not be available during this time.
· The Craftsman’s Club concierge lounge will be temporarily relocated from early August 2017 through early October 2017.
January 2017 – Fall 2017
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