All Closures and Refurbishments at Africa or Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World during January, April, May, June and August of 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2026
January 2018 | ||
Jan. 01 - Apr. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder / New UP-Themed Show Flights of Wonder is now closed. A a new show featuring Russell and Dug from Disney Pixar's film "UP" will open spring/summer 2018. This new experience will offer guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug as they discover species of birds from around the world in their newest adventure at the Caravan Theater in Anandapur Village. |
Jan. 02 - Feb. 10 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
April 2018 | ||
Jan. 01 - Apr. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder / New UP-Themed Show Flights of Wonder is now closed. A a new show featuring Russell and Dug from Disney Pixar's film "UP" will open spring/summer 2018. This new experience will offer guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug as they discover species of birds from around the world in their newest adventure at the Caravan Theater in Anandapur Village. |
May 2018 | ||
May. 09 | Africa : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Festival of the Lion King |
June 2018 | ||
Spring 2018 - Jun. 18 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Palm Golf Course Undergoing regular aeration process and is also getting re-imagined bunkers and improved drainage capabilities. |
June 18 - Late August 2018 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Lake Buena Vista Golf Course The course will operate as a 9-hole course during its refurbishment, which will include the addition of a Mickey-shaped bunker. Also, all of the bunkers will be enhanced, adding new powdery white sand. |
June 25 - Mid-August 2018 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Oak Trail Golf Course Oak Trail will receive a Mickey-shaped bunker; also, the greens are being restored to their original size and totally resurfaced using paspalum grass for the first time ever on a Disney putting green. |
August 2018 | ||
June 18 - Late August 2018 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Lake Buena Vista Golf Course The course will operate as a 9-hole course during its refurbishment, which will include the addition of a Mickey-shaped bunker. Also, all of the bunkers will be enhanced, adding new powdery white sand. |
June 25 - Mid-August 2018 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Oak Trail Golf Course Oak Trail will receive a Mickey-shaped bunker; also, the greens are being restored to their original size and totally resurfaced using paspalum grass for the first time ever on a Disney putting green. |
January 2019 | ||
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
Jan. 07 - Mar. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
April 2019 | ||
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
May 2019 | ||
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
June 2019 | ||
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
August 2019 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
January 2023 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
April 2023 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
May 2023 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
June 2023 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
August 2023 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
January 2026 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
April 2026 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
May 2026 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
June 2026 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
August 2026 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet |