Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of February 1, 2016
Magic Kingdom® Park | |
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Magic Carpets of Aladdin Mad Tea Party Jungle Cruise Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 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 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. |
Jan. 18 – Feb. 11, 2016 Jan. 25 – Feb. 3, 2016 Feb. 22 – 26, 2016 Mar. 1 – 3, 2016 Apr. 4 – July 2016 Now – April 2016 |
Epcot | |
Re-imagination of Maelstrom Soarin’ |
Oct. 15, 2014 – Apr. 30, 2016 Jan. 4, 2016 – Summer 2016 |
Disney’s Hollywood Studios | |
Pizza Planet Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure – Closing Permanently Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show – Closing Permanently |
Jan. 19 – Late 2016 Apr. 3, 2016 Apr. 3, 2016 |
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park | |
Kali River Rapids Flights of Wonder Warung Outpost Boneyard |
Jan. 4 – Feb. 18, 2016 Jan. 25 – Mar. 17, 2016 Jan. 25 – Mar. 17, 2016 Feb. 22 – Mar. 17, 2016 |
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park | |
Annual Refurbishment | Jan. 4 – Mar. 12, 2016 |
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort | |
Bay Cove Pool
Soft Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 1 – Mar. 18, 2016
Apr. 2 – Oct. 14, 2016 |
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort | |
Duck Pond Pool | Feb. 22 – 24, 2016 |
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House | |
Jambo House Soft Goods Rehab | Jan. 1 – May 20, 2016 |
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort | |
Schoolyard Sprayground | Jan. 4 – Mar. 11, 2016 |
Disney’s Beach Club Villas | |
Soft Goods Rehab | Jan. 22 – Aug. 17, 2015 |
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn | |
Exterior repair and painting ESPN Yard Arcade and Retail (closed to make way for new experience) Flying Fish Restaurant Seashore Sweets’ (closed to make way for new experience) |
Aug. 17, 2015 – May 5, 2016 Jan. 6, 2016 Feb. 1 – Sep. 30, 2016 Feb. 1, 2016 |
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas | |
Guest Villa Renovations Luna Park Pool |
Through Spring 2016 Feb. 1 – 4, 2016 |
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort | |
Old Port Royale – Path of Travel Impacts Guests in some parts of Martinique and Trinidad North may experience some construction noise. |
Jan. 3 – Feb. 28, 2016 |
Trinidad South Pool | Feb. 3 – 5, 2016 |
Barbados Quiet Pool | Feb. 17 – 19, 2016 |
Aruba Pool | Feb. 22 – Apr. 15, 2016 |
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort | |
Pool Slide | Feb. 1 – 17, 2016 |
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort | |
General Construction During this time, Guests will observe construction taking place and certain pathways and buildings may be unavailable. |
Through Spring 2016 |
East Pool Closed for enhancement. Guests may see or hear work in progress. |
Now – Spring 2016 |
Disney’s Pop Century Resort | |
Bowling Pool | Feb. 16 – Mar. 1, 2016 |
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside | |
Ol’ Man Island Pool Alligator Bayou Pool B Alligator Bayou Pool C |
Jan. 11 – Mar. 4, 2016 Feb. 10 – 11, 2016 Feb. 15 – 16, 2016 |
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort | |
Treehouse Villas Soft Goods Rehab | Feb. 7 – Jun. 22, 2016 |
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas | |
General Resort Refurbishments Due to multiple resort refurbishment projects, Guests will notice construction work in various areas. 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. The Hidden Springs leisure pool area (the leisure pool atThe Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), resort beach, playground, Marina and Recreation fire pit will be unavailable. |
Oct. 2, 2015 – 2017 |
Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) – unavailable | Jan. 3, 2016 – 2017 |
Buena Vista Palace | |
General Resort Refurbishments Due to multiple resort refurbishment projects, Guests will notice construction work in various areas.Front Desk renovation; a temporary Front Desk will be functional. Video arcade will close to make room for a new Grab and Go outlet. |
Through February 2016 |
The pool will be unavailable. The spa pool, located in the main tower will remain open for all guests. Additionally, neighboring hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd. will allow Buena Vista Palace guests to use their pools during this time. Watercress Café will be closed during this time, however, the one80 Sports Bar and Restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. | Through June 2016 |
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel | |
Guest Room Renovations Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience. |
June 2016 – September 2016 |
Disney Springs | |
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 |
Planet Hollywood | Jan. 6 – Summer 2016 |
Fulton’s/td> | May 1 – Dec. 31, 2016 |
Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated February 1, 2016
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