Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of August 4, 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 Summer 2016 |
| Swiss Family Treehouse Liberty Square Riverboat Big Thunder Mountain Railroad “it’s a small world” |
Jul.6 – Sep. 24, 2016 Aug. 1 – 7, 2016 Aug. 8 – Nov. 18, 2016 Aug. 22 – Sep. 15, 2016 |
| Epcot | |
| None | |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios | |
| Pizza Planet Muppet Vision 3D |
Jan. 19 – Late 2016 Aug. 15 – 22, 2016 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park | |
| Dinosaur DINO Institute Shop |
Jul. 25 – Oct. 16, 2016 Jul. 25 – Oct. 16, 2016 |
| Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park | |
| Annual Refurbishment | Oct. 23, 2016 – Dec. 24, 2016 |
| Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort | |
| Soft Goods Refurbishment | Apr. 2 – Sept. 24, 2016 |
| Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort | |
| Grand Slam Pool – During this time, Guests may use the Surfboard Pool located near the main lobby | Oct. 10 – Dec. 2, 2016 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village | |
| Soft Goods Refurbishment | Jul. 15, 2016 – January 2017 |
| Disney’s Beach Club Villas | |
| Soft Goods & Bath Refurbishment | Jan. 22 – Aug. 17, 2016 |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Inn | |
| Flying Fish Restaurant | Reopening Aug. 3, 2016 |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Villas | |
| Room Refurbishments | May 16 – Oct. 31, 2016 |
| Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort | |
| Beach Renourishment Project | May 1 – Fall 2016 |
| Disney’s Pop Century Resort | |
| Hard Goods Refurbishment | Oct. 16- Dec. 4, 2016 |
| Computer Pool – Guests may use the Hippy Dippy Pool or Bowling Pool | Oct. 31 – Dec. 23, 2016 |
| Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter | |
| Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory Refurbishment | Jul. 11 – Late Fall 2016 |
| Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside | |
| Routine Roof Maintenance – During this time guests may see work in progress | Through Summer 2016 |
| Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas | |
| General Resort Refurbishments Due to extensive refurbishment projects, Guests will very likely see and hear construction work in various areas throughout their stay. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit work until after 9:00 a.m. At this time, many popular areas will remained closed – including the Hidden Springs Pool (the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), beach, marina, playground and more. In addition, certain pathways, like our nature trail, will be unavailable, and surrounding views may be altered. However, the recently renovated Silver Creek Springs Pool will remain open and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom park will continue to be offered. |
Oct. 2, 2015 – 2017 |
| Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) – unavailable | Jan. 3, 2016 – 2017 |
| Disney’s Yacht Club Resort | |
| Room Refurbishments During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, we will attempt to limit work to 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. |
Oct. 31, 2016 – Dec. 31, 2016 |
| Buena Vista Palace | |
| The pool is 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. | Through August 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 | |
| Planet Hollywood | Jan. 6 – Fall 2016 |
| Fulton’s Crab House (reopening as Paddlefish) | Apr. 4 – Fall 2016 |
| Cooke’s of Dublin | Aug. 1 – 8, 2016 |
| Golf Courses/Miniature Golf | |
| Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Course | Aug. 1 – 10, 2016 |
Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated August 4, 2016
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