To ensure you are up to date on refurbishment closures at Walt Disney World and Disneyland we would like to share with you the most recently released Disney Parks official refurbishment information.
Walt Disney World
Please note the new additions and changes from the last release include the removal of completed work and newly announced refurbishment work at the parks and resorts.
From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated February 22, 2017.
Please note, beginning May 2017 areas of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – including Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Banana Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post – will be closed for refurbishment. During this time there will be a variety of dining options available to Guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centertown will serve breakfast and dinner. A selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase in three island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort.
| 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 or transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternatve transportation options will be available. | Through February 28, 2017 | |
| The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour Walt Disney World Railroad Hall of Presidents | Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, 2017 Jan. 9 – Mar. 2, 2017 Jan. 17 – Jun. 29, 2017 | |
| Epcot® | ||
| None | ||
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios® | ||
| Cover Story | Jan. 9 – Mar. 23, 2017 | |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park | ||
| None | ||
| Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park | ||
| Annual Refurbishment | Dec. 25, 2016 – Mar. 11, 2017 | |
| Disney’s Beach Club Resort | ||
| Tidal Pool | Feb. 20 – 22, 2017 | |
| Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas | ||
| Exterior Maintenance and Painting All work with the highest potential for noise will be limited between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. | Through April 2017 | |
| Luna Park Slide | Feb. 6 – Mar. 3, 2017 | |
| Community Hall Pool | Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, 2017 | |
| Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort | ||
| Trinidad South Village Pool | Jan. 6 – Mar. 16, 2017 | |
| General Resort Refurbishments – Trinidad South Region Due to several refurbishment projects, Guests may see and hear construction in progress specifically around the pirate-themed rooms in the Trinidad South region of the Resort. Any work most likely to cause a noise impact will not begin until 9:00 a.m. | Jan. 9 – Mar. 16, 2017 | |
| Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post There will be a variety of dining options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Centertown will serve breakfast and dinner and a selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase in three island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort. | Beginning May 2017 through 2018 | |
| Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort | ||
| Hard Goods Refurbishment Guests may see or hear construction taking place, or encounter alternative paths of travel throughout the Resort hotel. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit all work until after 9:00 a.m. daily. | Beginning Fall 2016 | |
| Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort | ||
| Broad Creek Merchantile Merchantile will remain open, but noise and visual impacts are expected. | Jan. 2 – Feb. 28, 2017 | |
| Disney’s Beach House The Beach House Pool, Signals (the quick service restaurant), Surfmen’s Station, and the restrooms will be unavailable. | Jan. 2 – Feb. 28, 2017 | |
| Live Oak Lodge Elevator | Jan. 30 – Feb. 26, 2017 | |
| Room Refurbishment This will not impact any of the Resort activities or amenities available to Guests. | Feb. 19 – Apr. 9, 2017 | |
| Disney’s Old Key West Resort | ||
| Sandcastle Pool The leisure pools located at Old Turtle Pond, South Point and Miller’s Road will remain available | Jan. 2 – Mar. 3, 2017 | |
| Exterior Maintenance and Painting To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit all work until after 9:00 a.m. daily. | Jan. 3 – Jul. 27, 2017 | |
| Disney’s Pop Century Resort | ||
| Room Refurbishments During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit all work until after 9:00 a.m. daily. | Feb. 4, – May 7, 2018 | |
| Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside | ||
| Alligator Bayou North Pool | Feb. 13 – Apr. 7, 2017 | |
| Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort | ||
| Paddock Pool Water Play Area | Jan. 16 – Feb. 24, 2017 | |
| 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. | Through March 2017 | |
| Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge | ||
| 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 Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), 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. | Through 2017 | |
| Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) – unavailable | Through 2017 | |
| Roaring Fork and Trout Pass Pool Bar During this time our latest addition, Geyser Point Pool Bar & Grill will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Territory Lounge will also offer a continental-style breakfast featuring gourmet coffees, pastries and a yogurt parfait. | Feb. 13 – Summer 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. | Beginning in January 2017 | |
| Admiral Pool | Feb. 22 – 24, 2017 | |
| Captain’s Grille During refurbishments, the Captain’s Grille is relocating to the oceanic-themed Ariel’s. | May 15 – Sep. 30, 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 | |
| Disney Springs™ | |
| DisneyQuest – Closing Permanently | Jul. 3, 2017 |
Disneyland
Please note the new additions and changes from the last release include the list of items being closed for the new confirmed Star Wars themed land construction, the removal of completed and previously announced work that may be rescheduled at a later time, new attraction dates, seasonal pool work at select resorts and slight changes to the completion dates of previously announced work. Erin Glover confirmed on 7/28/16 on the Disney Parks Blog that the Disneyland Railroad, “Fantasmic!”, Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat and Sailing Ship Columbia will reopen summer 2017 at Disneyland park, but an exact date was not given.
From Disney “Information and dates subject to change without notice. Last Updated February 14, 2017.”
| Disneyland® Park | |
| Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Disneyland Railroad Disneyland Railroad – Mickey’s Toontown Disneyland Railroad – New Orleans Square Disneyland Railroad – Tomorrowland Fantasmic! Mark Twain Riverboat Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island Sailing Ship Columbia Pirates of the Caribbean Matterhorn Bobsleds Autopia | Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Jan. 11, 2016 – Summer 2017 Feb. 3 – Mar. 15, 2017 Feb. 6, 2017 – TBD Mar. 20 – 22, 2017 |
| Disney California Adventure® Park | |
| Grizzly River Run Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Mickey’s Fun Wheel World of Color | Jan. 9 – Mar. 22, 2017 Jan. 17 – Feb. 23, 2017 Feb. 6 – Mar. 5, 2017 Feb. 21 – Mar. 5, 2017 |
| Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa | |
| General Resort Refurbishments Guests may see and hear construction as we make improvements to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. To minimize any disruptions, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 AM.· Room refurbishments will occur from January 2017 through fall 2017. · The pools and poolside cabanas will be closed for refurbishment from January 2017 to spring 2017. The pools and waterslides at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be available, and poolside cabanas at Disneyland Hotel will be available for reservations. · The Great Hall lobby will be refurbished and access will be limited beginning June 2017 through early August 2017. Some Guest rooms will not be available during this time. · The Craftsman’s Club concierge lounge will be temporarily relocated from early August 2017 through early October 2017. | January 2017 – Fall 2017 |
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