Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of March 23, 2018
| Magic Kingdom® Park | |
| Liberty Square Riverboat
Monorail |
Jan. 8 – TBD
Ongoing until further notice |
| Epcot | |
| Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe | Feb. 26, 2018 – TBD |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios | |
| Toy Story Mania – Queue reconfiguration work. FastPasses will not be available during this time. | Apr. 9 – May 7, 2018 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park | |
| Festival of the Lion King | May 9, 2018 |
| Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park | |
| None | |
| Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Resort | |
| Rooms Refurbishment – During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. All resort amenities including dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. | Through Early 2019 |
| Disney’s Art of Animation Resort | |
| Disney Skyliner – We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am. | Ongoing until further notice |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas | |
| Jambo House – Payment Policy Pilot – Beginning February 12, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will participate in a pilot where transactions will be handled with convenient, cash-free options. All purchases and services at the resort will accept MagicBands, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay. | Feb. 12, 2018 – TBD |
| Children’s Activity Centers – Closing Permanently July 31, 2018 will be the last day of operation for the Children’s Activity Centers. Kid’s Nite Out will remain available for Guests looking for a child or babysitter service. |
Aug. 1, 2018 |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas | |
| In an effort to make future visits more magical, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas is currently undergoing some refurbishment projects across the Resort. During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available, including dining, merchandise and recreation locations. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. | Ongoing until further notice |
| Children’s Activity Centers – Closing Permanently July 31, 2018 will be the last day of operation for the Children’s Activity Centers. Kid’s Nite Out will remain available for Guests looking for a child or babysitter service. |
August 1, 2018 |
| Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort | |
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Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar, Goombay Games Arcade and Calypso Trading Post are unavailable
The feature pool (Fuentes del Morro Pool), leisure pools, recreation activities and entertainment will remain available. In addition to the amenities unavailable at Old Port Royale, buildings within the Martinique and Barbados regions of the Resort are unavailable to Guests. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. |
Ongoing until further notice |
| Disney Skyliner – We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am. | Ongoing until further notice |
| Construction – It is possible construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am | Ongoing until further notice |
| Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort | |
| Hard Goods Refurbishment During this time, amenities including dining and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club with the spa and salon, and recreation activities such as beach volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more, will remain available. Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is undergoing refurbishments, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms prior to 9:00 am daily. |
Through Summer 2019 |
| Disney’s Old Key West Resort | |
| Room Refurbishments – Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 am. | Through Spring 2019 |
| Turtle Pond Pool – Turtle Pond Pool, Turtle Shack Snack Bar and Flying Fish Gameroom will be unavailable due to refurbishment. During this time, it is possible that Guests may see construction. In addition, Sandcastle Pool, featuring a waterslide, kiddie pool and a variety of dining and recreation locations, will be available. | April – Early July 2018 |
| Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | |
| Children’s Activity Centers – Closing Permanently July 31, 2018 will be the last day of operation for the Children’s Activity Centers. Kid’s Nite Out will remain available for Guests looking for a child or babysitter service. |
August 1, 2018 |
| 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. |
Through Summer 2018 |
| Bowling Pool – Bowling Pool will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. In addition, Hippy Dippy Pool will be available. All dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. | Late February – May 2018 |
| Disney Skyliner – We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am. | Ongoing until further notice |
| Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter | |
| Room Refurbishments – During this room refurbishment, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. All amenities including dining, merchandise and recreation locations will be available. | Through Summer 2018 |
| Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas | |
| Children’s Activity Centers – Closing Permanently July 31, 2018 will be the last day of operation for the Children’s Activity Centers. Kid’s Nite Out will remain available for Guests looking for a child or babysitter service. |
August 1, 2018 |
| 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, work-related noise should not be audible from Guest rooms until after 9:00 a.m. |
Through Summer 2018 |
| Disney Springs | |
| Portobello Country Italian Trattoria – reopening as Terralina Crafted Italian | Apr. 23, 2017 – TBD |
| ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex | |
| Roadwork – Intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way. | Ongoing until further notice |
| Golf Courses/Miniature Golf | |
| None |
Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated March 23, 2018
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