Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of January 29, 2015
Magic Kingdom® Park | |
Splash Mountain Cinderella’s Royal Table Liberty Square Riverboat Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid Harmony Barber Shop Big Thunder Mountain Railroad “it’s a small world” Dream Along with Mickey Jungle Cruise Liberty Tree Tavern Monorail The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System will undergo refurbishment that will impact the Resort and Express monorail beams on select days in February and March. During these times, Monorails on the Resort beam will travel between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom® Park. Monorails on the Express beam will now make an additional stop at Disney’s Contemporary Resort as they travel between Magic Kingdom Park and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Monorail service will continue to be available from all stations while this work takes place. Monorail operating hours will remain unchanged. Guests may note a difference in the way they board the Monorail and should allow for additional travel time to reach their destinations. Guests staying at impacted Resorts will receive in-room communication upon their arrival. |
Jan. 5 – 31, 2015 Jan. 5 – Mar. 6, 2015 Aug. 4 – 10, 2015 Feb. 2 – Mar. 6, 2015 Feb. 2 – Mar. 30, 2015 Mar. 4 – 7, 2015 Mar. 10 – 13, 2015 Apr. 13 – May 20, 2015 Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015 Jul. 6 – Nov. 20, 2015 Feb. 3-5, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m |
Epcot | |
None | |
Disney’s Hollywood Studios | |
None | |
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park | |
Kali River Rapids Flame Tree BBQ Creature Comforts |
Jan. 20 – Feb. 9, 2015 Jan. 5 – Mar. 31, 2015 Jan. 5 – Jun. 14, 2015 |
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park | |
Closed for Annual Refurbishment | Jan. 4 – Mar. 14, 2015 |
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House | |
Lobby Floor Refinishing Flooring work to take place in sections beginning January 6th, at Jambo House. Work will be done in sections so only portions will be out at a time. |
Jan. 6 – Mar. 6 |
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village | |
Kidani Samawati Pool Slide | Jan. 7 – Feb. 11, 2015 |
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort | |
Finding Nemo Schoolyard Wet Play Area | May 26 – Jun. 29, 2015 |
Disney’s Beach Club Resort | |
Guest Room Renovations Guest rooms will be refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Guests will not be accommodated in the affected areas but it is possible that some noise could travel while work is in progress (between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily). |
Oct. 13, 2014 – Aug. 22, 2015 |
Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide During this time, the waterslide and the waterway from the slide to the first bridge of Stormalong Bay will be unavailable. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests. |
Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2015 |
Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River During this time, bridges three and four will be under refurbishment and the lazy river/snorkel area will be closed. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests. |
Feb. 2 – Mar. 3, 2015 |
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground | |
Meadow Snack Bar During this period we will be serving limited food and beverage offerings in Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Arcade in the Meadow Recreation Area from 11:00 am-5:00 pm daily, and at Trail’s End To Go from 11:30 am-2:00 pm daily. |
Jan. 5 – Feb. 27, 2015 |
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort | |
General Construction The east portion of the beach (near the Transportation and Ticket Center) and Sunset Point are being refurbished and are unavailable. Guests may see or hear work in progress. |
Dec. 2013 – Mar. 2015 |
Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. Guests who stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort while the main pool is closed will receive one complimentary ticket for each member of their party to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park during their stay. |
Jul. 28, 2014 – Spring 2015 |
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort | |
High Rock Springs Pool | Feb. 2 – 4, 2015 |
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort | |
Beach Renourishment – Beach will be closed during this time | Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2015 |
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort | |
Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide During this time, the waterslide and the waterway from the slide to the first bridge of Stormalong Bay will be unavailable. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests. |
Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2015 |
Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River During this time, bridges three and four will be under refurbishment and the lazy river/snorkel area will be closed. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests. |
Feb. 2 – Mar. 3, 2015 |
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel | |
Guest Room Renovations – Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience. | Aug. 20, 2014 – TBD |
Downtown Disney® Area | |
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 |
Parking Lots – Entrance 2 – Lots A-G Loss of parking lot Entrance 2 to Guest/Cast traffic and associated lots A-G in preparation for the construction of Town Center and the East Garage. |
Dec. 1, 2014 – Aug. 1, 2016 |
Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated January 29, 2015
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