Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of February 11, 2018
| Magic Kingdom® Park | |
| Liberty Square Riverboat Pirates of the Caribbean Cinderella’s Royal Table Monorail |
Jan. 8 – TBD Feb. 26 – Mar. 18, 2018 Feb. 28 – Mar. 2, 2018 Ongoing until further notice |
| Epcot | |
| The American Adventure | Early January – Early February 2018 |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios | |
| None | |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park | |
| Kali River Rapids Finding Nemo – The Musical |
Jan. 2 – Feb. 10, 2018 Feb. 4, 2018 – TBD |
| Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park | |
| Annual Refurbishment | Jan. 7, 2018 – Mar. 18, 2018 |
| Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Resort | |
| Duck Pond Leisure Pool – 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, the feature pool, Fantasia Pool, will be available. All dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. | Jan. 2 – Spring 2018 |
| 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. | Late February – Winter 2018 |
| Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Resort | |
| Calypso Pool – 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 dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. In addition, Piano Pool will be available. | Late Februrary – Early March 2018 |
| Disney’s Art of Animation Resort | |
| Cozy Cone Pool – Cozy Cone Pool will be unavailable due to routine maintenance. 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 dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. In addition, The Big Blue Pool and Flippin’ Fins Pool will be available. | Late February – Mid-February 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 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 – 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. |
Through Fall 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 |
| 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 |
| Spyglass Grill – Spyglass Grill, located in Trinidad South, will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of items, including hot breakfast entrées, sandwiches, salads, tacos and refreshing beverages. | Opening Spring 2018 |
| 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 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | |
| Grand Floridian Beach Pool & Pool Bar – 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. The water play area and mug refill station will still be available at this location. In addition, all other dining locations and the Courtyard Pool will be available during this time. | Jan. 2 – Spring 2018 |
| Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort | |
| Big Dipper Pool and the Little Dipper Kiddie Pool – The Big Dipper Pool and The Little Dipper Kiddie Pool will be unavailable due to routine maintenance. During this time, The Beach House Pool will be available. 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 dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. | January 2018 – February 2018 |
| 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 | |
| Lava Pool – The Lava Pool and waterslide will be unavailable due to routine maintenance. 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 dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. In addition, Oasis Pool will be available. | Feb. 2018 |
| 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. | Early January through Late Spring 2018 |
| Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | |
| Paddock Pool – 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, High Rock Spring Pool and the leisure pools located at The Grandstand, Congress Park and the Treehouse Villas will be available. | Late January – Mid-February 2018 |
| Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge | |
| Copper Creek Springs Pool – Copper Creek Springs Pool will be unavailable due to routine maintenance. 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 dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation. In addition, Boulder Ridge Cove Pool will be available. | Mid-February to Late February 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 Winter 2018 |
| Disney Springs | |
| Portobello Country Italian Trattoria – reopening as Terralina Crafted Italian | Apr. 23 – 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 February 11, 2018
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