Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of October 31, 2014
| Magic Kingdom® Park | |
| Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour Island Supply – Location Closing The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Haunted Mansion Splash Mountain Cinderella’s Royal Table Liberty Square Riverboat Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid Harmony Barber Shop |
Sep. 29 – Nov. 7, 2014 Sep. 29 – Nov. 7, 2014 Oct. 23, 2014 Nov. 10 – 21, 2014 Dec. 1 – 19, 2014 Jan. 4 – 30, 2015 Jan. 5 – Mar. 6, 2015 Jan. 23 – 27, 2015 Feb. 2 – Mar. 6, 2015 Feb. 2 – Mar. 30, 2015 |
| Epcot | |
| Maelstrom – Location Closing The Spirit of Norway – Location Closing |
Oct. 6, 2014 Oct. 6, 2014 |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios | |
| Studio Backlot Tour – Location Closing Legend of Jack Sparrow – Closing Fantasmic! |
Sep. 28, 2014 Nov. 6, 2014 Nov. 19 – 21, 2014 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park | |
| Pangani Research Center – Aviary and Hippo viewing closed Affection Section Kali River Rapids |
Sep. 2 – Nov. 14, 2014 Oct. 7 – Nov. 10, 2014 Jan. 20 – Feb. 2, 2015 |
| Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park | |
| Closed for Annual Refurbishment | Oct. 26, 2014 – Jan. 3, 2015 |
| Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park | |
| Closed for Annual Refurbishment | Jan. 4, 2015 – March 14, 2015 |
| Disney’s All-Star Music Resort | |
| Intermission Food Court Note’able Games Arcade will serve as a temporary location for grab-and-go meals such as sandwiches, salads, and bakery items. Transportation will be provided for Guests who wish to dine at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort or Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Pizza and other items available for in-room delivery daily from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. |
Aug. 4, 2014 – Dec. 19, 2014 |
| Note’able Games Arcade Guests may visit the arcades available at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. |
Jul. 26 – Dec. 19, 2014 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village | |
| Uwanja Camp – Water play area not available | Sep. 22 – Oct. 24, 2014 |
| Disney’s Art of Animation Resort | |
| Big Blue Pool Little Mermaid Flippin’ Fins Pool Cozy Cone Pool |
Nov. 17 – 19, 2014 Nov. 20 – 21, 2014 Nov. 24 – 26, 2014 |
| Disney’s Beach Club Resort | |
| Guest Room Renovations 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). |
Oct. 13, 2014 – Aug. 22, 2015 |
| Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide 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. |
Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2015 |
| Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River 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. |
Feb. 2 – Mar. 3, 2015 |
| Disney’s Boardwalk Inn | |
| Kouzzina by Cat Cora – Location Closing | Sep. 30, 2014 |
| Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort | |
| General Construction 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. |
Dec. 2013 – Mar. 2015 |
| Great Ceremonial House – Lobby The atrium is being reimagined to highlight the cultural elements of Polynesia and provide more expansive views. At certain times of day, there may be some noise and alternative paths of travel may be needed throughout the Great Ceremonial House. To enhance the check-in experience, Guests are encouraged to participate in Online Check-In. |
Mar. – Dec. 2014 |
| Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide 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. |
Jul. 28, 2014 – early 2015 |
| Disney’s Wilderness Lodge | |
| Silver Creek Springs Pool & Trout Pass Pool Bar The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. During this time, the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will remain open. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit either the Main Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Complimentary transportation will be provided to both of these neighboring resorts. |
Sep. 3, 2014 – Nov. 27, 2014 |
| Disney’s Yacht Club Resort | |
| Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide 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. |
Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2015 |
| Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River 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. |
Feb. 2 – Mar. 3, 2015 |
| Walt Disney World Swan Hotel | |
| Guest Room Renovations – 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. | Aug. 20, 2014 – TBD |
| Downtown Disney® Area | |
| 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 Downtown Disney and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences. |
Through Mar. 2016 |
| Parking Lots – Entrance 2 – Lots A-G 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. |
Dec. 1, 2014 – Aug. 1, 2016 |
Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated October 31, 2014
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