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Last Updated: 1/5/09

NOTE: This is UNOFFICIAL information and is subject to change without notice. Please call WDW directly to confirm. While I make every effort to ensure this information is accurate -- there are NO guarantees.

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January 2009

Magic Kingdom

Liberty Tree Tavern - Beginning January 5, 2009, the Magic Kingdom's Liberty Tree Tavern will no longer offer character dining. The last character dinner at the Tavern will be on January 4, 2009.

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

The Frontierland Fry Cart will be closed September 22, 2008 to January 11, 2009. The cart will be rebuilt into a larger building with seating next to it, with an expanded menu. When it reopens the spot will serve not only McDonald's fries and soda, but also wraps and chicken nuggets. While the Frontierland location is closed, McDonald's fries are still available at the Village Fry Shoppe in Fantasyland.

Splash Mountain will be closed for rehab January 4 - 17, 2009.

Dream Along with Mickey will not be performed January 6 - 20.

Dumbo will be closed for rehab January 7.

Mickey's PhilharMagic will be closed for rehab January 18 - February 6.

Pecos Bills will be closed for rehab January 11 - February 13.

Heritage House shop in Liberty Square will be closed January 4 - 19.

Epcot

Ellen's Energy Adventure in Epcot's Future World will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - March 22, 2009.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Studio Backlot Tour will be closed for refurbishment January 4 – February 28, 2009.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid will be closed January 27-29, 2009.
Sounds Dangerous is temporarily closed. It will begin operating on a seasonal schedule starting January 4, 2009.

Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon will close for refurbishment October 26, 2008 through March 21, 2009.

Surfing School Changes at Typhoon Lagoon: Surfing classes and private surfing events at Typhoon Lagoon are not available until sometime in 2009. Maintenance needs to be performed on the wave mechanisms during the regularly scheduled winter rehab. The wave pool will continue to operate for guests. It's only the surfing waves that will be offline til 2009.

Animal Kingdom Villas and Lodge

Phase I contruction is now completed. This was the renovation of existing rooms in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, called the Jambo House. Outside construction of the new animal barn is also complete. Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Kidani Village will open on May 1, 2009. Members who call Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas "home" may make reservations starting August 10, 2008.

As the development of Kidani Village continues at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, crews are preparing to complete the new savanna and acclimate the animals to their new habitat. To accommodate this important process, animals are not scheduled to be on Sunset Savanna from January 15-April 15, 2009.

Beach Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 - April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.

Caribbean Beach Resort

As reported in the Orlando Sentinel, the Pirates of the Caribbean are going to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. The new pirate-themed rooms will cost $25 more per night and will be available with both standard and water views. These pirate rooms will be in the Trinidad South section of the resort and are available to book for reservations beginning January 2009. For an artist rendering of the rooms: http://allears.net/acc/cbrartist.jpg

Rooms in the Martinique section of the Caribbean Beach Resort are being themed to the film "Finding Nemo." Buildings 24 and 25 and have been completed; others are in the works. For photos, visit the Caribbean Beach Resort Photo Gallery.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues towards a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.

Concourse Spirits & Sundries will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - April 25, 2009. Sundries will be relocated to either Fantasia or BayView Gifts.

Contemporary Resort's pool will be closed January 5 - March 15, 2009.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

The Meadows Pool will be closed January 12 - March 13, 2009.

Grand Floridian Resort

The Beach Pool (feature pool) at the Grand Floridian Resort will be closed for refurbishment January 5 – January 23, 2009. The Courtyard Pool (quiet pool) and kiddie pool will be available. Grand Floridian guests can also use the Nanea Volcano Pool and Pool Slide at the Polynesian Resort during this time.

Old Key West

Old Key West Village Pools Slide will be closed from January 5-23, 2009. The pool will remain open.

Polynesian

The Spirit of Aloha Dinner show will be closed January 13-19, 2009.

Yacht Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 – April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.


February 2009

Magic Kingdom

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

Mickey's PhilharMagic will be closed for rehab January 18 - February 6.

Pecos Bills will be closed for rehab January 11 - February 13.

Epcot

Ellen's Energy Adventure in Epcot's Future World will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - March 22, 2009.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Studio Backlot Tour will be closed for refurbishment January 4 – February 28, 2009.

Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon will close for refurbishment October 26, 2008 through March 21, 2009.

Surfing School Changes at Typhoon Lagoon: Surfing classes and private surfing events at Typhoon Lagoon are not available until sometime in 2009. Maintenance needs to be performed on the wave mechanisms during the regularly scheduled winter rehab. The wave pool will continue to operate for guests. It's only the surfing waves that will be offline til 2009.

Animal Kingdom Villas and Lodge

Phase I contruction is now completed. This was the renovation of existing rooms in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, called the Jambo House. Outside construction of the new animal barn is also complete. Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Kidani Village will open on May 1, 2009. Members who call Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas "home" may make reservations starting August 10, 2008.

As the development of Kidani Village continues at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, crews are preparing to complete the new savanna and acclimate the animals to their new habitat. To accommodate this important process, animals are not scheduled to be on Sunset Savanna from January 15-April 15, 2009.

Beach Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 – April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.

Caribbean Beach Resort

The Trindad South Pool will be closed for refurbishment February 9-20, 2009.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues towards a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.

Concourse Spirits & Sundries will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - April 25, 2009. Sundries will be relocated to either Fantasia or BayView Gifts.

Contemporary Resort's pool will be closed January 5 - March 15, 2009.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

The Meadows Pool will be closed January 12 - March 13, 2009.

Yacht Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 – April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.


March 2009

Magic Kingdom

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will be closed for refurbishment March 2-9, 2009.

Epcot

Ellen's Energy Adventure in Epcot's Future World will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - March 22, 2009.

Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon will close for refurbishment October 26, 2008 through March 21, 2009.

Surfing School Changes at Typhoon Lagoon: Surfing classes and private surfing events at Typhoon Lagoon are not available until sometime in 2009. Maintenance needs to be performed on the wave mechanisms during the regularly scheduled winter rehab. The wave pool will continue to operate for guests. It's only the surfing waves that will be offline til 2009.

Animal Kingdom Villas and Lodge

Phase I contruction is now completed. This was the renovation of existing rooms in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, called the Jambo House. Outside construction of the new animal barn is also complete. Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Kidani Village will open on May 1, 2009. Members who call Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas "home" may make reservations starting August 10, 2008.

As the development of Kidani Village continues at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, crews are preparing to complete the new savanna and acclimate the animals to their new habitat. To accommodate this important process, animals are not scheduled to be on Sunset Savanna from January 15-April 15, 2009.

Beach Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 – April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues towards a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.

Concourse Spirits & Sundries will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - April 25, 2009. Sundries will be relocated to either Fantasia or BayView Gifts.

Contemporary Resort's pool will be closed January 5 - March 15, 2009.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

The Meadows Pool will be closed January 12 - March 13, 2009.

Yacht Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 – April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.


April 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

Animal Kingdom Villas and Lodge

Phase I contruction is now completed. This was the renovation of existing rooms in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, called the Jambo House. Outside construction of the new animal barn is also complete. Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Kidani Village will open on May 1, 2009. Members who call Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas "home" may make reservations starting August 10, 2008.

As the development of Kidani Village continues at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, crews are preparing to complete the new savanna and acclimate the animals to their new habitat. To accommodate this important process, animals are not scheduled to be on Sunset Savanna from January 15-April 15, 2009.

Beach Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 – April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues towards a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.

Concourse Spirits & Sundries will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - April 25, 2009. Sundries will be relocated to either Fantasia or BayView Gifts.

Yacht Club Resort

Stormalong Bay will be refurbished from January 5 – April 15, 2009. Sections of the feature pool will be closed. You may continue to use the three leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, the feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk Resort will be available for Yacht and Beach Club guests.


May 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

Animal Kingdom Villas and Lodge

Phase I contruction is now completed. This was the renovation of existing rooms in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, called the Jambo House. Outside construction of the new animal barn is also complete. Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Kidani Village will open on May 1, 2009. Members who call Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas "home" may make reservations starting August 10, 2008.

As the development of Kidani Village continues at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, crews are preparing to complete the new savanna and acclimate the animals to their new habitat. To accommodate this important process, animals are not scheduled to be on Sunset Savanna from January 15-April 15, 2009.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues towards a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.


June 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues towards a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.

Saratoga Springs

The Treehouse Villas are scheduled to officially open on June 1, 2009.

 


July 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues towards a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.


August 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

Contemporary Resort

Construction Update: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort continues toward a Fall 2009 opening date. The Wave restaurant is now open on the first floor. The Outer Rim lounge will close and become a storage area. Tempo Grab and Go and Chef Mickeys will remain open during this time. The Tennis Courts and Playground at the Contemporary, which are currently closed, are scheduled to reopen on August 31, 2009. The new quick service location, Contempo Cafe, and the new entrance to Chef Mickey's should be completed by January 21, 2009.


September 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

 


October 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

 


November 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

 


December 2009

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until late 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority - may have reduced hours during the Space Mountain Rehab since it goes through a portion of Space Mountain.

 


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