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Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of August 25, 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
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
“it’s a small world”
Jul.6 – Sep. 24, 2016
Aug. 8 – Nov. 18, 2016
Aug. 22 – Sep. 15, 2016
Epcot
None
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Pizza Planet Jan. 19 – Late 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
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Annual Refurbishment Dec. 25, 2016 – Mar. 11, 2017
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 – This work will be conducted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. Jul. 15, 2016 – January 2017
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Room Refurbishments – Guests may see or hear work in progress. Additionally, Guests may have an interruption to water service during the overnight hours. 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 – It is possible Guests may see or hear construction. To minimize any disruptions, we will attempt to limit work to 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Nov. 2, 2016 – Mar. 26, 2018
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 Vero Beach Resort
General Resort Refurbishments
Due to several refurbishment projects, Guests will very likely see and hear construction work throughout the villas, spa and dining areas. We will attempt to limit any work most likely to cause a noise impact to the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sonya’s restaurant and Bleachers Bar & Grill have permanently closed to make way for exciting new experiences. In the meantime, the table-service restaurant, Shutters, will be temporarily relocated to the nearby SeaGrape Room.
Now Through October 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. 29, 2016 – Jun. 23, 2017
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, we will attempt to limit work to 9:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m.
Aug. 4, 2016 – Feb. 1, 2018
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
Golf Courses/Miniature Golf
None

Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated August 25, 2016