Construction projects can really sneak up on you in Disney World if you aren’t prepared! There’s nothing worse than walking up to the entrance of an attraction, only to realize it’s closed! At AllEars, our goal is to help you avoid this unfortunate scenario, which is why we’re back with a weekly refurbishment update.
If you’re visiting Disney World during the second week of February, it’s a good idea to see what will be closed during your vacation. Let’s take a look at everything that will be unavailable in Disney World from February 7th to February 13th, 2022.
Magic Kingdom Refurbishments
Walt Disney World Railroad
The Walt Disney World Railroad in the Magic Kingdom has been closed for a pretty long time! While Imagineers continue to work on the new TRON roller coaster, the railroad remains closed. (The railroad runs through the construction zone!)
We’re still waiting for an official opening date for TRON: Lightcycle Run, so until then, we’ll have to wait to take a ride on the train! Interestingly, though, we saw a little testing on the Walt Disney World Railroad recently, so maybe good news is on the way!
VIDEO: The Walt Disney World Railroad Was Spotted Testing in Magic Kingdom!
Splash Mountain
Good news! Towards the end of the week, Splash Mountain is set to reopen after a few weeks of refurbishment! On February 11th, the attraction is listed as open on the Disney World website.
If you were wondering, this refurbishment was not related to the upcoming Princess and the Frog retheme. This was just Splash Mountain‘s annual check-up to make sure everything is in good working order!
Click here to learn more about the Princess and the Frog transformation
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments
Expedition Everest
Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain closed this week! This thrilling attraction closed for a lengthy 3-month refurbishment back on January 4th. Now that it’s February, we’re one step closer to the reopening date!
The Disney World website states that the closure will last through mid-April 2022. We did manage to catch a glimpse of some vehicle testing recently!
Click here to see the recent Expedition Everest testing
Disney World Water Park Refurbishments
Blizzard Beach Waterpark
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed for the season for some routine refurbishments. We’re still waiting on a reopening date, so stay tuned for more information!
In the meantime, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park recently reopened, so you can still visit a waterpark this week!
Click here to learn more about the Blizzard Beach closure
Disney Resorts
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a large hotel with multiple pools, and currently, the Flippin’ Fins Pool (located in The Little Mermaid section of the hotel) is closed for refurbishment.
The closure is should last through late February 2022, but the Big Blue Pool and the Cozy Cone Pool are still open.
Click here to learn more about the Art of Animation Resort’s refurbishments
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
We’ve got another resort pool closure to discuss! The Samawati Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will also be closed for guests while it continues to undergo refurbishment.
The refurbishment is expected to last until April 2022. Luckily, the Uzima Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House is still open!
Click here to learn more about the closure
That’s it for all the closures in Disney World next week! We’re always keeping an eye out for the latest refurbishments, construction projects, and opening dates throughout the parks and resorts, so stay tuned to AllEars for more!
Click here to see all the closures and refurbishments happening during your Disney World trip!
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Is Splash Mountain closed every year at the same time for its annual refurbishment?
Animal Kingdom has barely any rides to begin with and they close Everest for 3 months. Across Spring Break no less. We are going in early April, hoping it is open by then.