Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of March 30, 2016
| 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 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. | Now through April 2016 |
| Walt Disney World Railroad | Apr. 11- 23, 2016 |
| Epcot | |
| Soarin’ Circle of Life Stave Church Gallery House of the Whispering Willows |
Jan. 4, 2016 – Summer 2016 Feb. 7 – Apr. 2, 2016 Apr. 18 – May 27, 2016 May 2 – Jun. 16, 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 | |
| Flights of Wonder Warung Outpost Boneyard |
Jan. 25 – Apr. 9, 2016 Jan. 25 – Mar. 17, 2016 Feb. 22 – Mar. 17, 2016 |
| Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort | |
| Soft Goods Refurbishment | Apr. 2 – Oct. 14, 2016 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge | |
| Concierge Lounge – Closed for refurbishment. An alternative lounge location will be available during this time. |
May 7 – 22, 2016 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House | |
| Jambo House Soft Goods Rehab | Jan. 1 – May 20, 2016 |
| Disney’s Beach Club Villas | |
| Soft Goods Rehab | Jan. 22 – Aug. 17, 2016 |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Inn | |
| Exterior repair and painting Flying Fish Restaurant |
Aug. 17, 2015 – May 5, 2016 Feb. 1 – Summer 2016 |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Villas | |
| Guest Villa Renovations | Through Spring 2016 |
| Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort | |
| Aruba Pool | Feb. 22 – Apr. 15, 2016 |
| Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort | |
| Beach Renourishment Project | May 1 – Fall 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 at The 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 |
| Sturdy Branches Health Club | July – October 2016 |
| Buena Vista Palace | |
| 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 May 2016 |
| Planet Hollywood | Jan. 6 – Summer 2016 |
| Fulton’s Crab House | Apr. 4 – Fall 2016 |
| Golf Courses/Miniature Golf | |
| Fantasia Fairways – Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf | Apr. 4 – 20, 2016 |
Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated March 30, 2016
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