January 2015 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - Dec. 06 | Future World East : EPCOT | Captain EO |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
2014 - 2015 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Central Plaza/Hub Several enhancements to the Central Plaza area between the end of Main Street and Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom are under way. |
Early 2014 - Late 2015 | Swan : Disney Resorts | WDW Swan Hotel The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is currently undergoing the largest renovation in its 25-year history. The Swan rooms are currently being renovated, set to be completed in 2015. Renovations take place between 9am and 7pm daily. |
Jul. 26 - Apr. 01 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Nanea Volcano Pool Several enhancements are scheduled, including a new aquatic playground with children's slides, a new hot tub, and a larger deck with more guest seating. As an alternative, resort guests are being notified that they will receive free, single-day admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Transportation will be provided to the water park, where a dedicated Polynesian guest check-in will be available, at which you can receive your complimentary tickets and towels. The Polynesian's leisure pool will remain open during the Nanea pool refurbishment. |
Fall 2014 - Feb. 15 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | LA Prop and Cinema Storage Shop |
Jan. 01 - Spring 2015 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Caribbean Beach Guest Rooms During this time, all rooms (with the exception of King Bed rooms and Pirate Rooms) will be upgrading to queen beds. Many rooms (but not all) will then have the ability to accommodate up to five, with the addition of a bunk-size fold down bed. These rooms will be located in all of the resort's villages. |
Ongoing - Aug. 22 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Beach Club Guest Rooms Guest rooms are being refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Work takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. |
Jan. 01 - Feb. 02 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Stormalong Bay Through February 2, 2015, the Flying Jib slide will not be available to guests. Also closed during this period will be Bubblin' Bay and Sinking Sands areas of the pool -- essentially all areas from the slide exit up to the nearby bridge. During these closures, all other areas of the pool will remain open to guests. |
Early 2015 - Summer 2015 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Disney Springs Transformation - Paradiso 37 Paradiso 37 is set to nearly double its seating. It will add more terrace dining and a new outdoor performance stage. The menu will continue to offer a culinary tour of North, Central and South America. Paradiso 37 will remain open while undergoing renovations, which are expected to be finished by this summer.
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Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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Jan. 04 - Jan. 30 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Splash Mountain |
Jan. 04 - Mar. 14 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Blizzard Beach |
Jan. 05 - Mar. 06 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Cinderella's Royal Table |
Jan. 05 - Apr. 22 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree Barbecue |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 17 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Creature Comforts Closed to be converted into a Starbucks location. |
Jan. 05 - Feb. 15 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Sorcerer Mickey Hat Removal |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 25 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree BBQ |
April 2015 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - Dec. 06 | Future World East : EPCOT | Captain EO |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
2014 - 2015 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Central Plaza/Hub Several enhancements to the Central Plaza area between the end of Main Street and Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom are under way. |
Early 2014 - Late 2015 | Swan : Disney Resorts | WDW Swan Hotel The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is currently undergoing the largest renovation in its 25-year history. The Swan rooms are currently being renovated, set to be completed in 2015. Renovations take place between 9am and 7pm daily. |
Jul. 26 - Apr. 01 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Nanea Volcano Pool Several enhancements are scheduled, including a new aquatic playground with children's slides, a new hot tub, and a larger deck with more guest seating. As an alternative, resort guests are being notified that they will receive free, single-day admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Transportation will be provided to the water park, where a dedicated Polynesian guest check-in will be available, at which you can receive your complimentary tickets and towels. The Polynesian's leisure pool will remain open during the Nanea pool refurbishment. |
Jan. 01 - Spring 2015 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Caribbean Beach Guest Rooms During this time, all rooms (with the exception of King Bed rooms and Pirate Rooms) will be upgrading to queen beds. Many rooms (but not all) will then have the ability to accommodate up to five, with the addition of a bunk-size fold down bed. These rooms will be located in all of the resort's villages. |
Ongoing - Aug. 22 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Beach Club Guest Rooms Guest rooms are being refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Work takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. |
Early 2015 - Summer 2015 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Disney Springs Transformation - Paradiso 37 Paradiso 37 is set to nearly double its seating. It will add more terrace dining and a new outdoor performance stage. The menu will continue to offer a culinary tour of North, Central and South America. Paradiso 37 will remain open while undergoing renovations, which are expected to be finished by this summer.
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Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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Jan. 05 - Apr. 22 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree Barbecue |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 17 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Creature Comforts Closed to be converted into a Starbucks location. |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 25 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree BBQ |
March 4 - May. 17 | EPCOT | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival |
Late March 2015 - Late June 2015 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Villas Guest Rooms Small blocks of rooms will be renovated at one time, meaning that guest stays in refurbished villas should commence in early April. Major in-room modifications include new furniture, carpet, flooring, curtains, linens and stainless steel appliances. Upgrades to the electrical system will add USB charging stations and additional electrical outlets to the villas. Deluxe Studio villas are being expanded to accommodate five guests with the addition of a fold-down sleeper. Elsewhere at the resort, a billiard table has been added to The Drawing Room located at the entrance to the villa wing. The table is available free to guests 24 hours per day. |
Apr. 09 - Unknown | Future World West : EPCOT | Captain EO Captain EO is closed temporarily for movie sneak previews Tomorrowland is being previewed until May 24th Previews of "Inside Out" begin May 30th Sneak peeks play every 15-20 minutes throughout the day. No FastPass+ will be available. |
Apr. 13 - May. 08 | Adventureland : Magic Kingdom | Jungle Cruise |
Apr. 14 - Apr. 17 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | "it's a small world" |
Apr. 15 - Early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Oasis Pool (East Pool) Expect noise and construction, possible some pathways blocked. |
Apr. 20 - Apr. 25 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Lights Motors Action! Extreme Stunt Show |
Apr. 27 - Apr. 30 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad |
Apr. 27 - May. 01 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station |
Apr. 27 - May. 03 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Grandstand Water Play Area Pool remains open during the work. |
May 2015 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - Dec. 06 | Future World East : EPCOT | Captain EO |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
2014 - 2015 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Central Plaza/Hub Several enhancements to the Central Plaza area between the end of Main Street and Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom are under way. |
Early 2014 - Late 2015 | Swan : Disney Resorts | WDW Swan Hotel The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is currently undergoing the largest renovation in its 25-year history. The Swan rooms are currently being renovated, set to be completed in 2015. Renovations take place between 9am and 7pm daily. |
Jan. 01 - Spring 2015 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Caribbean Beach Guest Rooms During this time, all rooms (with the exception of King Bed rooms and Pirate Rooms) will be upgrading to queen beds. Many rooms (but not all) will then have the ability to accommodate up to five, with the addition of a bunk-size fold down bed. These rooms will be located in all of the resort's villages. |
Ongoing - Aug. 22 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Beach Club Guest Rooms Guest rooms are being refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Work takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. |
Early 2015 - Summer 2015 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Disney Springs Transformation - Paradiso 37 Paradiso 37 is set to nearly double its seating. It will add more terrace dining and a new outdoor performance stage. The menu will continue to offer a culinary tour of North, Central and South America. Paradiso 37 will remain open while undergoing renovations, which are expected to be finished by this summer.
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Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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Jan. 05 - Jun. 17 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Creature Comforts Closed to be converted into a Starbucks location. |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 25 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree BBQ |
March 4 - May. 17 | EPCOT | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival |
Late March 2015 - Late June 2015 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Villas Guest Rooms Small blocks of rooms will be renovated at one time, meaning that guest stays in refurbished villas should commence in early April. Major in-room modifications include new furniture, carpet, flooring, curtains, linens and stainless steel appliances. Upgrades to the electrical system will add USB charging stations and additional electrical outlets to the villas. Deluxe Studio villas are being expanded to accommodate five guests with the addition of a fold-down sleeper. Elsewhere at the resort, a billiard table has been added to The Drawing Room located at the entrance to the villa wing. The table is available free to guests 24 hours per day. |
Apr. 09 - Unknown | Future World West : EPCOT | Captain EO Captain EO is closed temporarily for movie sneak previews Tomorrowland is being previewed until May 24th Previews of "Inside Out" begin May 30th Sneak peeks play every 15-20 minutes throughout the day. No FastPass+ will be available. |
Apr. 13 - May. 08 | Adventureland : Magic Kingdom | Jungle Cruise |
Apr. 15 - Early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Oasis Pool (East Pool) Expect noise and construction, possible some pathways blocked. |
Apr. 27 - May. 01 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station |
Apr. 27 - May. 03 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Grandstand Water Play Area Pool remains open during the work. |
May. 01 - Unknown | Future World West : EPCOT | Innoventions Innoventions West is closed except for the Visa Character Photo Location. |
May. 01 - Unknown | Future World East : EPCOT | Innoventions Vision House Closure The Vision House exhibit in Innoventions East has closed permanently. |
May. 04 - May. 22 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Saratoga Donald Duck Kiddie Fountain Pool remains open during this work |
May. 26 - Jun. 29 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Finding Nemo Schoolyard Wet Play Area |
August 2015 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - Dec. 06 | Future World East : EPCOT | Captain EO |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
2014 - 2015 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Central Plaza/Hub Several enhancements to the Central Plaza area between the end of Main Street and Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom are under way. |
Early 2014 - Late 2015 | Swan : Disney Resorts | WDW Swan Hotel The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is currently undergoing the largest renovation in its 25-year history. The Swan rooms are currently being renovated, set to be completed in 2015. Renovations take place between 9am and 7pm daily. |
Ongoing - Aug. 22 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Beach Club Guest Rooms Guest rooms are being refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Work takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. |
Early 2015 - Summer 2015 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Disney Springs Transformation - Paradiso 37 Paradiso 37 is set to nearly double its seating. It will add more terrace dining and a new outdoor performance stage. The menu will continue to offer a culinary tour of North, Central and South America. Paradiso 37 will remain open while undergoing renovations, which are expected to be finished by this summer.
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Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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Apr. 15 - Early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Oasis Pool (East Pool) Expect noise and construction, possible some pathways blocked. |
May. 01 - Unknown | Future World West : EPCOT | Innoventions Innoventions West is closed except for the Visa Character Photo Location. |
May. 01 - Unknown | Future World East : EPCOT | Innoventions Vision House Closure The Vision House exhibit in Innoventions East has closed permanently. |
2014 - 2016 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation The multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs will treat guests to more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands, from boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores.
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. |
2014 - May. 31 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation 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. |
6/2015 - Aug. 30 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Villas Renovation |
Jun. 08 - Sep. 25 | Adventureland : Magic Kingdom | Pirates of the Caribbean |
Jul. 01 - November 2015 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Disney Outfitters Expansion will include the addition of a clock tower. The construction is expected to be completed sometime in November. |
Jul. 05 - Oct. 19 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Fitness Center, Salon and Casitas Leisure Pool Closed for maintenance. A temporary fitness center will be setup for guests. |
Jul. 06 - Nov. 21 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Liberty Tree Tavern |
Jul. 13 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Animation Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Magic of Disney Animation Last day for guests to visit is July 12. |
Jul. 19 - Aug. 19 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Dream Along with Mickey |
August 2015 - Unknown | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Mizner's Lounge |
Aug. 02 - Nov. 19 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Diamond Horseshoe |
Aug. 04 - Aug. 10 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Liberty Square Riverboat |
August 2015 - Sep. 10 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | ESPN Club The restaurant's kitchen is being renovated, so fried foods are unavailable until the project completion in early September. When the kitchen reopens, a new menu will debut. |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Aug. 17 - Nov. 12 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Primeval Whirl |
Aug. 17 - May. 05 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Boardwalk Inn Exterior repair and painting |
Aug. 23 - Sep. 06 | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Gasparilla Island Grill |
Aug. 23 - Nov. 14 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Pizzafari |
Aug. 26 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Mad Tea Party |
January 2016 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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Apr. 15 - Early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Oasis Pool (East Pool) Expect noise and construction, possible some pathways blocked. |
2014 - 2016 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation The multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs will treat guests to more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands, from boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores.
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. |
2014 - May. 31 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation 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. |
6/2015 - Aug. 30 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Villas Renovation |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Aug. 17 - May. 05 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Boardwalk Inn Exterior repair and painting |
Oct. 04 - Jan. 02 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Blizzard Beach |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
2014 - Through early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | General Construction Around Resort Certain buildings or pathways may be unavailable at certain times. Construction will be taking place throughout the resort. |
2014 - March 2016 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive Expect major traffic. Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that guests use Walt Disney World Resort transportation from Parks and Resorts to Downtown Disney and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences. |
Unknown | The West Side : Disney Springs | DisneyQuest DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close sometime in 2016 to make way for the previously announced new NBA Experience, which will include a restaurant and a store. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 01 - May. 20 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Jan. 03 - Mar. 11 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Schoolyard Sprayground |
Jan. 03 - Mar. 19 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Typhoon Lagoon |
Jan. 03 - Feb. 28 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Old Port Royale Path of Travel Guests in some parts of Martinique and Trinidad North may experience some construction noise. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Jan. 04 - Mar. 13 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
Jan. 04 - Opens June 17th - FastPass+ Available | Land Pavilion : EPCOT | Soarin' Update and Expansion Another theater is being added, as well as new screens and a projection system bringing a visually enhanced experience. |
Jan. 04 - Jan. 06 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Sandcastle Pool |
Jan. 04 - Jan. 25 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Maharajah Jungle Trek |
Jan. 04 - Feb. 18 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
Early 2015 - Feb. 03 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood will be transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory to "match the design aesthetic of Disney Springs." The interior will feature spherical, planet-shaped lighting fixtures and will create a welcoming atmosphere for fans to celebrate a new generation of superstar entertainers, while retaining the old movie memorabilia. There will be a new outdoor terrace and an outdoor bar space called Stargazers that will feature live entertainment. The main dining room will include a DJ. Planet Hollywood's renovations will be completed in 2016. |
Jan. 06 - Jan. 08 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Jamaica Pool |
Jan. 06 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | ESPN Arcade and Retail ESPN Club dining not affected. |
January 6 - 10 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna a range of events and races, each pacing through an assortment of exciting locations-including all four theme parks. There's a Family Fun Run 5K on Thursday, January 7, followed by a 10K on January 8, a Half Marathon on January 9 and the full marathon on January 10. For more details on the weekend, visit the runDisney site.
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Jan. 10 - Jan. 14 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Splash Mountain |
Jan. 11 - Jan. 15 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Stormalong Bay Slide |
Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Ol' Man Island Pool |
Jan. 11 - Jan. 13 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Martinique Quiet Pool |
Jan. 13 - Jan. 16 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Fuentes del Morroo Pool |
Jan. 18 - Jan. 22 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Liberty Square Riverboat |
Jan. 18 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Future World West : EPCOT | Habit Heroes |
Jan. 18 - Jan. 22 | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Courtyard Pool |
Jan. 19 - Nov. 18 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Pizza Planet PizzeRizzo, themed after the Muppets character Rizzo the Rat, will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location.
The casual Italian-American dining experience will feature pizza and other Italian specialties, with updated indoor and outdoor seating areas, a banquet room, and a special booth designated just for Rizzo's celebrity friends. |
Jan. 20 - Jan. 22 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Grandstand Pool |
Jan. 22 - Aug. 17 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Jan. 25 - Feb. 03 | Adventureland : Magic Kingdom | Magic Carpets of Aladdin |
Jan. 25 - Jan. 28 | All Star Sports : Disney Resorts | Surfboard Pool |
Jan. 25 - Mar. 17 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Warung Outpost |
Jan. 27 - Jan. 29 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Trinidad North Quiet Pool |
April 2016 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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2014 - 2016 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation The multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs will treat guests to more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands, from boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores.
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. |
2014 - May. 31 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation 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. |
6/2015 - Aug. 30 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Villas Renovation |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Aug. 17 - May. 05 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Boardwalk Inn Exterior repair and painting |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
2014 - Through early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | General Construction Around Resort Certain buildings or pathways may be unavailable at certain times. Construction will be taking place throughout the resort. |
Unknown | The West Side : Disney Springs | DisneyQuest DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close sometime in 2016 to make way for the previously announced new NBA Experience, which will include a restaurant and a store. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 01 - May. 20 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Jan. 04 - Opens June 17th - FastPass+ Available | Land Pavilion : EPCOT | Soarin' Update and Expansion Another theater is being added, as well as new screens and a projection system bringing a visually enhanced experience. |
Early 2015 - Feb. 03 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood will be transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory to "match the design aesthetic of Disney Springs." The interior will feature spherical, planet-shaped lighting fixtures and will create a welcoming atmosphere for fans to celebrate a new generation of superstar entertainers, while retaining the old movie memorabilia. There will be a new outdoor terrace and an outdoor bar space called Stargazers that will feature live entertainment. The main dining room will include a DJ. Planet Hollywood's renovations will be completed in 2016. |
Jan. 18 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Future World West : EPCOT | Habit Heroes |
Jan. 19 - Nov. 18 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Pizza Planet PizzeRizzo, themed after the Muppets character Rizzo the Rat, will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location.
The casual Italian-American dining experience will feature pizza and other Italian specialties, with updated indoor and outdoor seating areas, a banquet room, and a special booth designated just for Rizzo's celebrity friends. |
Jan. 22 - Aug. 17 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 01 - Aug. 03 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Flying Fish Cafe Total redo of the restaurant. |
Feb. 01 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Seashore Sweets Closed to make way for a new experience. |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
Feb. 07 - Jun. 22 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Treehouse Villas Soft Goods Rehab Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 07 - Apr. 21 | Future World East : EPCOT | Circle of Life |
Feb. 07 - OPEN SEASONALLY | Sunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Club Disney According to the official Disney website, Club Disney in the Sunset Showcase will be closed beginning February 7. No word on when or whether it will return. The Sunset Showcase will continue to host special events, such as Club Villain, however. |
2/16 - TBA | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue ESPN Wide World of Sports has teamed up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue, which will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the capacity to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is ongoing until further notice, with intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise along Osceola Parkway/Victory Way. |
Feb. 22 - Apr. 15 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Aruba Pool |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available. |
March 2 - May 30 | EPCOT | Epcot Flower and Garden Festival To celebrate its 23rd year, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will expand to 90 days and run from March 2-May 30, 2016, at Walt Disney World Resort. The popular spring festival previously ran for 75 days. Fresh farm market flavors at the festival's Outdoor Kitchens, new Disney character topiaries, interactive play gardens and live rockin' music will shower spring surprises on park guests. |
March 2 - May 30 | American Adventure Pavilion : EPCOT | Garden Rocks Concert Series runs every weekend throughout the Flower and Garden Festival at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. |
4/2016 - Through Summer 2016 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Routine Roof Maintenance During this time guests may see work in progress. |
Apr. 02 - Sep. 24 | Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Apr. 02 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Streets of America |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mike and Sulley Meet and Greet Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Mickey Avenue : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Prop Shop Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Studio Catering Company Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 | Commissary Lane : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Writer's Stop Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Watto's Grotto Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 04 - Early 2017 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Fulton's Crab House Becomes Paddlefish Paddlefish is set to open Saturday, February 4, 2017. |
Apr. 04 - Apr. 20 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | Disney's Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf Fantasia Fairways |
Apr. 11 - Apr. 23 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad |
Apr. 11 - Apr. 26 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad |
April 14 - 17 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Star Wars Half Marathon -- The Dark Side This race follows the debut of the popular Star Wars-themed race at Disneyland Resort, "Star Wars Half Marathon the Light Side." The new race weekend will include kids' races, a 5K and a 10K in addition to the half marathon, plus a variety of Star Wars experiences, medals, events and merchandise inspired by a galaxy far, far away. Among its many features will be a unique 13.1-mile course that propels runners through Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios and finishes at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. There will also be a Star Wars Dark Side Challenge -- running the 10K and the half marathon on consecutive days that offers each finisher a Death Star-themed medal. Jedi and Sith Lords who dare to experience both Star Wars races will have the chance to take on the Kessel Run Challenge -- completing the Star Wars half marathon missions on both coasts. Kessel Run Challenge runners can earn a commemorative "Coast to Coast'' medal inspired by the Millennium Falcon starship. |
Apr. 14 - May. 19 | Magic Kingdom | Disney After Hours a special ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom. The $149 (plus tax) ticket will allow guests to stay in the Magic Kingdom for three hours after the park closes. Guests will have the chance to enjoy most of the park's popular attractions and character greetings, such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Princess Fairytale Hall. In addition, the cost of admission includes ice cream novelties and select beverages.
Dates for the event are:
April 28 and May 5, 2016 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016 from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
For more details or to purchase tickets, call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7185. Number of tickets to be sold for each evening are limited. |
Apr. 15 - Apr. 17 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Rob Kaz ACME Artist Signing ACME Artist Rob Kaz will be on hand for special
appearances and signings at Art of Disney at
Disney Springs Marketplace from 3-5p.m. and
7-9p.m. |
Apr. 18 - May. 27 | Norway Pavilion : EPCOT | Stave Church |
Apr. 19 - Summer 2016 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Jamaica Village Pool |
Apr. 22 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Earth Day Animal Kingdom will host Party for the Planet presented by Disneynature. Throughout the day, guests are encouraged to connect with nature by engaging in fun activities in every land of the park. Meet animal-care team members, animal educators and conservation experts to see first-hand how Disney cares for animals and works to save endangered species worldwide. Watch animal feedings and training experiences specially planned for Earth Day to learn how keepers care for some of your favorite animals. Also, upon entrance to Animal Kingdom, stop by the Oasis to see "The Jungle Book" sand sculpture and celebrate the new live-action adventure opening in theaters April 15. In Discovery Island, Disney PhotoPass photographers will take your photo with Earth Day-themed props and frames. |
Apr. 22 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Joe Rohde Appearance and Signing As part of Animal Kingdom's Earth Day festivities, Walt Disney Imagineer and Portfolio Creative Executive Joe Rohde will be at Discovery Trading Company (previously Disney Outfitters) from 1-2 p.m. Rohde will be signing his artwork, created for a new Disney Conservation Fund initiative. He will also sign the new coffee table book, The Disney Conservation Fund: Carrying Forward A Conservation Legacy, to which he contributed. The Disney Conservation Fund will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the book. Visit DisneyParksMerchandise.com for details about wristband distribution. |
Apr. 22 - Apr. 23 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Artist Showcase Join the Disney artist showcase with Costa Alavezos, Tim McCloskey, Randy Noble, Don "Ducky" Williams and Darren Wilson for special appearances and signings April 22 from 6-8p.m. and April 23 from 4-6p.m. at Art of Disney at Disney Springs Marketplace. Special note: Randy Noble will only appear on April 22 for signings. |
April 22 - 24 | Seas with Nemo & Friends : EPCOT | Earth Day Weekend interactive activities help visitors learn about the efforts to protect coral reefs and other marine life at The Seas with Nemo and Friends, a special tribute to the creatures that dwell in our vast oceans. |
May 2016 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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2014 - 2016 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation The multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs will treat guests to more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands, from boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores.
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. |
2014 - May. 31 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation 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. |
6/2015 - Aug. 30 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Villas Renovation |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Aug. 17 - May. 05 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Boardwalk Inn Exterior repair and painting |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
2014 - Through early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | General Construction Around Resort Certain buildings or pathways may be unavailable at certain times. Construction will be taking place throughout the resort. |
Unknown | The West Side : Disney Springs | DisneyQuest DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close sometime in 2016 to make way for the previously announced new NBA Experience, which will include a restaurant and a store. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 01 - May. 20 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Jan. 04 - Opens June 17th - FastPass+ Available | Land Pavilion : EPCOT | Soarin' Update and Expansion Another theater is being added, as well as new screens and a projection system bringing a visually enhanced experience. |
Early 2015 - Feb. 03 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood will be transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory to "match the design aesthetic of Disney Springs." The interior will feature spherical, planet-shaped lighting fixtures and will create a welcoming atmosphere for fans to celebrate a new generation of superstar entertainers, while retaining the old movie memorabilia. There will be a new outdoor terrace and an outdoor bar space called Stargazers that will feature live entertainment. The main dining room will include a DJ. Planet Hollywood's renovations will be completed in 2016. |
Jan. 18 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Future World West : EPCOT | Habit Heroes |
Jan. 19 - Nov. 18 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Pizza Planet PizzeRizzo, themed after the Muppets character Rizzo the Rat, will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location.
The casual Italian-American dining experience will feature pizza and other Italian specialties, with updated indoor and outdoor seating areas, a banquet room, and a special booth designated just for Rizzo's celebrity friends. |
Jan. 22 - Aug. 17 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 01 - Aug. 03 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Flying Fish Cafe Total redo of the restaurant. |
Feb. 01 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Seashore Sweets Closed to make way for a new experience. |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
Feb. 07 - Jun. 22 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Treehouse Villas Soft Goods Rehab Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 07 - OPEN SEASONALLY | Sunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Club Disney According to the official Disney website, Club Disney in the Sunset Showcase will be closed beginning February 7. No word on when or whether it will return. The Sunset Showcase will continue to host special events, such as Club Villain, however. |
2/16 - TBA | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue ESPN Wide World of Sports has teamed up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue, which will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the capacity to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is ongoing until further notice, with intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise along Osceola Parkway/Victory Way. |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available. |
March 2 - May 30 | EPCOT | Epcot Flower and Garden Festival To celebrate its 23rd year, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will expand to 90 days and run from March 2-May 30, 2016, at Walt Disney World Resort. The popular spring festival previously ran for 75 days. Fresh farm market flavors at the festival's Outdoor Kitchens, new Disney character topiaries, interactive play gardens and live rockin' music will shower spring surprises on park guests. |
March 2 - May 30 | American Adventure Pavilion : EPCOT | Garden Rocks Concert Series runs every weekend throughout the Flower and Garden Festival at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. |
4/2016 - Through Summer 2016 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Routine Roof Maintenance During this time guests may see work in progress. |
Apr. 02 - Sep. 24 | Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Apr. 02 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Streets of America |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mike and Sulley Meet and Greet Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Mickey Avenue : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Prop Shop Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Studio Catering Company Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Watto's Grotto Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 04 - Early 2017 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Fulton's Crab House Becomes Paddlefish Paddlefish is set to open Saturday, February 4, 2017. |
Apr. 14 - May. 19 | Magic Kingdom | Disney After Hours a special ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom. The $149 (plus tax) ticket will allow guests to stay in the Magic Kingdom for three hours after the park closes. Guests will have the chance to enjoy most of the park's popular attractions and character greetings, such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Princess Fairytale Hall. In addition, the cost of admission includes ice cream novelties and select beverages.
Dates for the event are:
April 28 and May 5, 2016 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016 from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
For more details or to purchase tickets, call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7185. Number of tickets to be sold for each evening are limited. |
Apr. 18 - May. 27 | Norway Pavilion : EPCOT | Stave Church |
Apr. 19 - Summer 2016 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Jamaica Village Pool |
May - Jun. 15 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Trinidad pool |
May - 2016 | Seas with Nemo & Friends : EPCOT | Finding Dory Characters Added to Turtle Talk with Crush Characters from Finding Dory are added to Turtle Talk with Crush in the Seas with Nemo and Friends. Some of her new pals you can expect to spot within the attraction include Destiny the whale shark, Bailey the beluga whale and Hank the "septopus" (that's a seven-legged octopus). Crush's son and best pal Squirt will also be swimming by for the first time. |
May. 02 - Jun. 16 | China Pavilion : EPCOT | House of Whispering Willows |
May. 07 - May. 22 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | AKL Concierge Lounge An alternate location will be available |
May 8 - 12 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Invictus Games Britain's Prince Harry is bringing the Invictus Games, an event that features wounded servicemen and women from around the world competing in a variety of sports events, to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The inaugural Invictus Games, held in London in 2014, drew more than 400 athletes from 13 countries -- plus some 65,000 spectators. The Invictus Games at Disney next year is expected to involve a similar number of athletes from up to 14 nations competing in 10 sports -- archery, cycling, indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, triathlon, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. |
May. 15 | Town Center : Disney Springs | Disney Springs and Town Center Opening The Disney Springs and half of Town Center will open May 15, 2016. |
Memorial Day Weekend - 2016 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Tiffins Restaurant Opens |
Memorial Day Weekend - 2016 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | The Jungle Book Alive with Magic Show For the summer, Discovery River will become the stage for a limited-engagement show inspired by Disney's hit live-action film "The Jungle Book." "The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic" is filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, now infused with an Indian influence. |
Memorial Day Weekend - 2016 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | The Tree of Life Awakens |
Memorial Day Weekend - 2016 | Africa : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kilimanjaro Safari After Dark |
August 2016 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
6/2015 - Aug. 30 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Villas Renovation |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
2014 - Through early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | General Construction Around Resort Certain buildings or pathways may be unavailable at certain times. Construction will be taking place throughout the resort. |
Unknown | The West Side : Disney Springs | DisneyQuest DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close sometime in 2016 to make way for the previously announced new NBA Experience, which will include a restaurant and a store. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Early 2015 - Feb. 03 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood will be transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory to "match the design aesthetic of Disney Springs." The interior will feature spherical, planet-shaped lighting fixtures and will create a welcoming atmosphere for fans to celebrate a new generation of superstar entertainers, while retaining the old movie memorabilia. There will be a new outdoor terrace and an outdoor bar space called Stargazers that will feature live entertainment. The main dining room will include a DJ. Planet Hollywood's renovations will be completed in 2016. |
Jan. 19 - Nov. 18 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Pizza Planet PizzeRizzo, themed after the Muppets character Rizzo the Rat, will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location.
The casual Italian-American dining experience will feature pizza and other Italian specialties, with updated indoor and outdoor seating areas, a banquet room, and a special booth designated just for Rizzo's celebrity friends. |
Jan. 22 - Aug. 17 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 01 - Aug. 03 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Flying Fish Cafe Total redo of the restaurant. |
Feb. 01 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Seashore Sweets Closed to make way for a new experience. |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
Feb. 07 - OPEN SEASONALLY | Sunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Club Disney According to the official Disney website, Club Disney in the Sunset Showcase will be closed beginning February 7. No word on when or whether it will return. The Sunset Showcase will continue to host special events, such as Club Villain, however. |
2/16 - TBA | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue ESPN Wide World of Sports has teamed up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue, which will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the capacity to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is ongoing until further notice, with intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise along Osceola Parkway/Victory Way. |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available. |
4/2016 - Through Summer 2016 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Routine Roof Maintenance During this time guests may see work in progress. |
Apr. 02 - Sep. 24 | Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Apr. 04 - Early 2017 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Fulton's Crab House Becomes Paddlefish Paddlefish is set to open Saturday, February 4, 2017. |
Apr. 19 - Summer 2016 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Jamaica Village Pool |
7/2016 - 10/2016 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Sturdy Branches Health Club |
Jul. 06 - Oct. 24 | Adventureland : Magic Kingdom | Swiss Family Treehouse |
Jul. 11 - Nov. 22 | Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney Resorts | Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory During this refurbishment, the Scat Cat Lounge adjacent to the resort lobby will feature some popular dishes, like jambalaya, gumbo, po' boys, and beignets. There will also be a selection of grab 'n' go meals available for purchase. For guests wishing for more selection, bus transportation will be provided from 7 a.m. to midnight to Port Orleans Riverside. In addition, the resort will continue to offer its in-room pizza delivery service from 4 p.m. to midnight daily. The menu includes pizza, hot and cold sandwiches and pasta. |
Jul. 15 - Jan. 31 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment |
Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dinosaur |
Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dino Institute Shop |
Aug. 01 - Aug. 07 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Liberty Square Riverboat |
Aug. 01 - Aug. 10 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
Aug. 04 - Sep. 05 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Art in August Every weekend (Thursday through Sunday), tents will be set up throughout the promenade, with Disney artists and handmade treasures, including jewelry from Jortra and stationary from Boiled Books, and unique keepsakes such as the latest Precious Moments Dolls from doll designer Linda Rick. Painters like Greg McCullough and Darren Wilson will sit alongside niche craftsman selling items that include giftable plants (Petal Pushers), handmade soaps and beauty products (Rinse) and decorative house and garden flags (Swaying in the Breeze). The eclectic Pop Gallery on the West Side will have a booth featuring unique pieces, as will Name Works. On select dates, these artists will be joined by photographer Carlos Cuba, Precious Moments figurine sculptor Hiko Maeda, and game designer Quynh Kimball. Here's a partial list of artists/artisans who will be at Disney Springs this month (subject to change). |
8/8 - 11/19/16 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 22 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | MuppetVision 3D |
Aug. 22 - Sep. 15 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | it's a small world |
Aug. 26 - 27 | EPCOT | Pixar Party Trading Event in World ShowPlace. Registration for this annual pin trading event will take place on April 28, 2016. |
January 2017 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Early 2015 - Feb. 03 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood will be transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory to "match the design aesthetic of Disney Springs." The interior will feature spherical, planet-shaped lighting fixtures and will create a welcoming atmosphere for fans to celebrate a new generation of superstar entertainers, while retaining the old movie memorabilia. There will be a new outdoor terrace and an outdoor bar space called Stargazers that will feature live entertainment. The main dining room will include a DJ. Planet Hollywood's renovations will be completed in 2016. |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
2/16 - TBA | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue ESPN Wide World of Sports has teamed up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue, which will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the capacity to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is ongoing until further notice, with intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise along Osceola Parkway/Victory Way. |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available. |
Apr. 04 - Early 2017 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Fulton's Crab House Becomes Paddlefish Paddlefish is set to open Saturday, February 4, 2017. |
Jul. 15 - Jan. 31 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
Oct. 02 - Jul. 17 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Villas General resort refurbishments, construction work in multiple areas. Certain pathways and the nature trail will be unavailable.
It was recently announced that construction would also begin soon on new waterfront cabins and deluxe DVC accommodations. In addition to the Disney Vacation Club project, other guest areas within Disney's Wilderness Lodge are scheduled to undergo substantial enhancements and refurbishment, including new recreation and food and beverage options. More information and project details will be shared at a later date. |
Oct. 31 - Jan. 03 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Computer Pool |
2016 - May 2017 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Exterior Maintenance and Painting Most work will be done between 9am and 5pm. |
Dec. 12 - Feb. 03 | All Star Music Resort : Disney Resorts | Piano Pool Guests may use the Calypso Pool near Melody Hall during this refurbishment. |
Dec. 25 - Mar. 11 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Typhoon Lagoon Annual Refurbishment When Typhoon Lagoon reopens on March 12, it will also debut its newest attraction, Miss Adventure Falls. |
January 2017 - Mid-Late 2017 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Resort Room Refurbishment |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Jan. 01 - Feb. 28 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour |
Aug. 2015 - JUNE 30, 2018! | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Land Construction is under way for the new Toy Story Land that will open in Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018. |
Jan. 02 - Mar. 03 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Sandcastle Pool |
Jan. 02 - Feb. 15 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | Grotto Pool Closure The Grotto pool will be closed during this time. |
Jan. 03 - Jan. 12 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Liberty Square Riverboat |
Jan. 03 - Feb. 13 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
January 4 - 8, 2017 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna a range of events and races, each pacing through an assortment of exciting locations -- including all four theme parks. There's a Family Fun Run 5K, followed by a 10K, a Half Marathon and the full marathon. |
Jan. 06 - Mar. 16 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Trinidad South Village Pool |
Jan. 09 - Jan. 13 | Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney Resorts | Doubloon Lagoon Pool |
Jan. 09 - Jan. 13 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Characters in Flight |
Jan. 09 - Jan. 23 | Swan : Disney Resorts | Disney's Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf |
Jan. 09 - Mar. 16 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Trinidad South Region Several refurbishment projects are underway. You may see or hear construction specifically around the pirate-themed rooms in Trinidad South. Work will not begin until 9am |
Jan. 09 - Mar. 23 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Cover Story Store |
Jan. 13 - Jan. 20 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Hippy Dippy Pool During this time Guests may use the Computer Pool or Bowling Pool. |
Jan. 13 - Feb. 20 | EPCOT | Epcot International Festival of the Arts Combining visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world, the first-ever Epcot International Festival of the Arts will create a global masterpiece for six inspired weekends. Held Fridays through Mondays starting Jan. 13 through Feb. 20, 2017, the Festival will feature new art each week. |
Jan. 16 - Feb. 24 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Paddock Pool Water Play Area |
1/17 - 12/19/17 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Hall of Presidents REOPENING DEC. 19! Along with the addition of the new president audio-animatronic, the attraction is getting a new show, and a complete theater upgrade including a new sound system, lighting and high-definition projection system. |
Jan. 17 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2017 Registration opens |
Jan. 20 - Mar. 09 | Magic Kingdom | Disney After Hours Magic Kingdom - Select Nights Disney After Hours, a hard-ticket event that allows guests to enjoy Magic Kingdom attractions and character greetings after regular park hours, will return for select dates in January, February and March 2017. During the event nights, 25 attractions and experiences are open |
Jan. 23 - Jan. 25 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Magnolia Bend Pool |
Jan. 25 - Jan. 28 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Pro Bowl Week Many NFL superstars will be coming to Orlando for Pro Bowl Week starting January 25. Among the Pro Bowl players recently announced are New England quarterback Tom Brady, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Dallas rookie sensations Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will host most of the Pro Bowl Week activities, including the team practices, youth football events, a Pro Bowl Skills Showdown and a dodgeball game pitting the AFC stars against the NFC's best players. There are also activities planned for Disney Springs as well as Epcot, which will be the site of the Pro Bowl 5K run. On January 27, Pro Bowl players, NFL cheerleaders and various community groups will take part in a celebratory parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. Tickets for the game are still available at www.nfl.com/probowl. For more information on Pro Bowl Week, visit espnwwos.com. |
Jan. 30 - Feb. 10 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Stormalong Bay Pool Slide Pool remains open |
Jan. 30 - Feb. 02 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Congress Park Pool |
April 2017 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
2/16 - TBA | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue ESPN Wide World of Sports has teamed up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue, which will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the capacity to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is ongoing until further notice, with intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise along Osceola Parkway/Victory Way. |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
Oct. 02 - Jul. 17 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Villas General resort refurbishments, construction work in multiple areas. Certain pathways and the nature trail will be unavailable.
It was recently announced that construction would also begin soon on new waterfront cabins and deluxe DVC accommodations. In addition to the Disney Vacation Club project, other guest areas within Disney's Wilderness Lodge are scheduled to undergo substantial enhancements and refurbishment, including new recreation and food and beverage options. More information and project details will be shared at a later date. |
2016 - May 2017 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Exterior Maintenance and Painting Most work will be done between 9am and 5pm. |
January 2017 - Mid-Late 2017 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Resort Room Refurbishment |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Aug. 2015 - JUNE 30, 2018! | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Land Construction is under way for the new Toy Story Land that will open in Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018. |
1/17 - 12/19/17 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Hall of Presidents REOPENING DEC. 19! Along with the addition of the new president audio-animatronic, the attraction is getting a new show, and a complete theater upgrade including a new sound system, lighting and high-definition projection system. |
February 2017 - Jul. 01 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Roaring Fork During the time these areas will be closed the new Geyser Point Pool Bar and Grill will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Territory Lounge will also offer continental breakfast. |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 2017 - Mar. 19 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Spyglass Grill This new dining location is set to open in Spring 2018. Located in Trinidad South, it will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of items, including hot breakfast entrees, sandwiches, salads, tacos and beverages. |
Feb. 04 - Summer 2018 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 13 - Apr. 07 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Alligator Bayou North Pool |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Spring 2017 - Fall 2017 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Lobby The Dolphin Resort lobby will remain open throughout the renovation with minimal impact to resort guests. The project is currently scheduled to begin in spring 2017 for completion by fall 2017. |
March 1 - May. 29 | EPCOT | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
April 2 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Bon Voyage Breakfast Debuts The new Bon Voyage Breakfast will begin on April 2, and will give guests the opportunity to meet a variety of characters, including Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Prince Eric. Reservations are now open. |
Apr. 14 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galactic Nights |
Apr. 15 - Until Further Notice | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Art of Animation General Refurbishment In an effort to make future visits more magical, Disney's Art of Animation Resort is currently undergoing some refurbishment projects across the Resort. During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available, including dining, merchandise and recreation locations. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. |
Apr. 20 - Apr. 23 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Star Wars Half Marathon - The Dark Side Weekend Races include the 5K, Kids' Races, 10K, and half marathon, with the Dark Side Challenge for those completing the 10K and half marathon distances. New for 2017: the 10K and half marathon will start on Floridian Way and finish at Epcot. In the Inaugural event those races started at Epcot and finished at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The Kessel Run Challenge medal will be awarded to those who complete both the Star Wars Half Marathon - The Light Side in California and the Star Wars Half Marathon - The Dark Side in Florida. |
Apr. 23 - Fall 2017 | The Landing : Disney Springs | Portobello Country Italian Trattoria Terralina Crafted Italian is slated to open this fall on the site of the former Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. No official opening date has been announced yet. |
Apr. 23 - Apr. 29 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | It's Tough to Be a Bug |
Apr. 24 - May. 18 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Prince Charming Regal Carrousel |
May 2017 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
2/16 - TBA | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue ESPN Wide World of Sports has teamed up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue, which will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the capacity to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is ongoing until further notice, with intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise along Osceola Parkway/Victory Way. |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
Oct. 02 - Jul. 17 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Villas General resort refurbishments, construction work in multiple areas. Certain pathways and the nature trail will be unavailable.
It was recently announced that construction would also begin soon on new waterfront cabins and deluxe DVC accommodations. In addition to the Disney Vacation Club project, other guest areas within Disney's Wilderness Lodge are scheduled to undergo substantial enhancements and refurbishment, including new recreation and food and beverage options. More information and project details will be shared at a later date. |
2016 - May 2017 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Exterior Maintenance and Painting Most work will be done between 9am and 5pm. |
January 2017 - Mid-Late 2017 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Resort Room Refurbishment |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Aug. 2015 - JUNE 30, 2018! | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Land Construction is under way for the new Toy Story Land that will open in Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018. |
1/17 - 12/19/17 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Hall of Presidents REOPENING DEC. 19! Along with the addition of the new president audio-animatronic, the attraction is getting a new show, and a complete theater upgrade including a new sound system, lighting and high-definition projection system. |
February 2017 - Jul. 01 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Roaring Fork During the time these areas will be closed the new Geyser Point Pool Bar and Grill will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Territory Lounge will also offer continental breakfast. |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 2017 - Mar. 19 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Spyglass Grill This new dining location is set to open in Spring 2018. Located in Trinidad South, it will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of items, including hot breakfast entrees, sandwiches, salads, tacos and beverages. |
Feb. 04 - Summer 2018 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Spring 2017 - Fall 2017 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Lobby The Dolphin Resort lobby will remain open throughout the renovation with minimal impact to resort guests. The project is currently scheduled to begin in spring 2017 for completion by fall 2017. |
March 1 - May. 29 | EPCOT | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
Apr. 15 - Until Further Notice | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Art of Animation General Refurbishment In an effort to make future visits more magical, Disney's Art of Animation Resort is currently undergoing some refurbishment projects across the Resort. During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available, including dining, merchandise and recreation locations. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. |
Apr. 23 - Fall 2017 | The Landing : Disney Springs | Portobello Country Italian Trattoria Terralina Crafted Italian is slated to open this fall on the site of the former Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. No official opening date has been announced yet. |
Apr. 24 - May. 18 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Prince Charming Regal Carrousel |
May. 01 - Fall 2018 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post A variety of dining options will be available for all meals. Centertown will serve breakfast and dinner. Grab 'n' Go options will be available in three island markets: Aruba, Jamaica, and Martinique. |
May 2 - May. 02 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2018 Registration opens |
May. 12 | Magic Kingdom | Happily Ever After Fireworks and Projection Spectacular Debut Beginning May 12, Walt Disney World Resort guests will discover just how magical and emotional that fairy tale ending can be with the newest, most breathtaking fireworks show in the history of Magic Kingdom Park - "Happily Ever After." |
5/15/17 - Nov. 23 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Captain's Grille The reopening of the Captain's Grille has been delayed until mid- to late November. For now, the Captain's Grille breakfast and lunch menus are being served in the Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club. There will be no Captain's Grille dinner service. When Captain's Grille reopens, it will be known as the Ale and Compass Restaurant. |
May. 22 - May. 27 | Land Pavilion : EPCOT | Circle of Life |
May. 27 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Pandora the World of Avatar Official Opening Pandora the World of Avatar officially opens on May 27, 2017. |
May. 30 - TBA | The West Side : Disney Springs | Jaleo A new restaurant coming from Chef Jose Andres. |
August 2017 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
2/16 - TBA | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue ESPN Wide World of Sports has teamed up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue, which will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the capacity to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is ongoing until further notice, with intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise along Osceola Parkway/Victory Way. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | 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, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Aug. 2015 - JUNE 30, 2018! | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Land Construction is under way for the new Toy Story Land that will open in Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018. |
1/17 - 12/19/17 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Hall of Presidents REOPENING DEC. 19! Along with the addition of the new president audio-animatronic, the attraction is getting a new show, and a complete theater upgrade including a new sound system, lighting and high-definition projection system. |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 2017 - Mar. 19 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Spyglass Grill This new dining location is set to open in Spring 2018. Located in Trinidad South, it will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of items, including hot breakfast entrees, sandwiches, salads, tacos and beverages. |
Feb. 04 - Summer 2018 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Spring 2017 - Fall 2017 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Lobby The Dolphin Resort lobby will remain open throughout the renovation with minimal impact to resort guests. The project is currently scheduled to begin in spring 2017 for completion by fall 2017. |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
Apr. 23 - Fall 2017 | The Landing : Disney Springs | Portobello Country Italian Trattoria Terralina Crafted Italian is slated to open this fall on the site of the former Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. No official opening date has been announced yet. |
May. 01 - Fall 2018 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post A variety of dining options will be available for all meals. Centertown will serve breakfast and dinner. Grab 'n' Go options will be available in three island markets: Aruba, Jamaica, and Martinique. |
5/15/17 - Nov. 23 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Captain's Grille The reopening of the Captain's Grille has been delayed until mid- to late November. For now, the Captain's Grille breakfast and lunch menus are being served in the Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club. There will be no Captain's Grille dinner service. When Captain's Grille reopens, it will be known as the Ale and Compass Restaurant. |
May. 30 - TBA | The West Side : Disney Springs | Jaleo A new restaurant coming from Chef Jose Andres. |
Jun. 05 - Aug. 13 | Future World East : EPCOT | Mission:SPACE The attraction, including the Advanced Training Lab, will be closed. When the attraction reopens, there will be an updated Orange mission that takes guests to Mars, and a new Green mission, suitable for children. |
Summer - Fall 2017 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Grand Avenue Muppets Courtyard and parts of the former Streets of America section of Disney's Hollywood Studios are being reimagined and transformed into Grand Avenue. Grand Avenue will be a streetscape evocative of downtown Los Angeles. The current Muppets Courtyard will become Grand Park, an urban square off Grand Avenue surrounded by shops and restaurants like PizzeRizzo and Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano. There are already changes in the area, with the Muppets theater being renamed "Grand Arts Theatre" and boasting a brand-new marquee. The Muppet*Vision 3D show will continue. |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Jul. 15 - Dec. 16 | Riviera Resort : Disney Resorts | Disney's Riviera Resort The Riviera Resort is “inspired by the grandeur of Europe, but reimagined à la Disney magic.” It will be conveniently located near Caribbean Beach Resort, and will feature Disney Skyliner transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot when it opens December 16, 2019. |
Jul. 15 - Winter 2019-2020 | Mission: Space : EPCOT | Space 220 A new International Space Station-themed restaurant will open its doors this winter and be called Space 220. The restaurant will offer an out-of-this-world culinary experience with the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 01 - Aug. 10 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Liberty Square Riverboat |
Aug. 01 - Spring 2019 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
August - mid-September 2017 | Mickey Avenue : Disney's Hollywood Studios | One Man's Dream The One Man's Dream attraction is currently being reimagined into Walt Disney Presents, which like its predecessor, will showcase historic items from Walt Disney's history. Walt Disney Presents will also act as a preview center where guests explore what's next for the park. The attraction will also continue to host greetings with characters like Star-Lord and baby Groot, plus special sneak previews of upcoming Disney films. |
Aug. 02 - CLOSING | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe |
Aug. 13 - CLOSING | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Great Movie Ride The Great Movie Ride will close permanently to make way for a new attraction,Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. The attraction is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. There is no opening date as yet. |
Aug. 13 - CLOSING | Future World East : EPCOT | Ellen's Energy Adventure Elleng's Energy Adventure in the Universe of Energy pavilion will close to make room for a new attraction that will feature Guardians of the Galaxy. The announcement was made during the 2017 D23 Expo. No opening date was given, but the attraction will be open in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021. |
Aug. 13 - Early 2020 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. |
Aug. 17 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | American Idol Bus Tour ABC's "American Idol" launches the start of its highly anticipated open auditions at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. The iconic "American Idol" bus will roll into Disney Springs for auditions taking place on THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Aug. 19 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Disney PhotoPass Day This celebration of the Disney PhotoPass service features one-day-only character experiences, event-exclusive animated Magic Shots, and special photo locations at all four theme parks. |
Aug. 25 - Nov. 1 | Magic Kingdom | Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017 Dates:
August 25, 29
September 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
November 1
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Aug. 27 - Aug. 30 | Seas with Nemo & Friends : EPCOT | Coral Reef Restaurant |
8/28 - 11/16/17 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Splash Mountain |
January 2019 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
May. 30 - TBA | The West Side : Disney Springs | Jaleo A new restaurant coming from Chef Jose Andres. |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Jul. 15 - Dec. 16 | Riviera Resort : Disney Resorts | Disney's Riviera Resort The Riviera Resort is “inspired by the grandeur of Europe, but reimagined à la Disney magic.” It will be conveniently located near Caribbean Beach Resort, and will feature Disney Skyliner transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot when it opens December 16, 2019. |
Jul. 15 - Winter 2019-2020 | Mission: Space : EPCOT | Space 220 A new International Space Station-themed restaurant will open its doors this winter and be called Space 220. The restaurant will offer an out-of-this-world culinary experience with the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 01 - Spring 2019 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 13 - Early 2020 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Oct. 2017 - Aug. 12 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | NBA Experience The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort will be a one-of-a-kind basketball-themed experience featuring hands-on activities that put guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. There will be immersive NBA video productions and numerous interactive experiences and an exciting retail store that will offer something for all NBA fans worldwide.
The NBA Experience opens in summer 2019. |
Now Through - Early 2019 | All Star Movies : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
April 2018 - Early 2019 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishments |
May. 12 - Jul. 05 | Japan Pavilion : EPCOT | Takumi-Tei Restaurant An all-new table service restaurant will be coming to the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase. The restaurant will be a signature dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan. The setting will draw from both nature and takumi, which means “artisan” in Japanese, and the relationship between Japanese craftsmanship and the natural world will be evident throughout the space. Takumi-Tei will be operated by Mitsukoshi USA, which currently operates the merchandise, restaurants (Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining), and kiosks in the Japan Pavilion. |
Mid-Aug. 2018 - Fall 2019 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
August 2018 - Summer 2019 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Coffee Bar and Lobby Spaces The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is undergoing its next redesign project, a $3 million transformation of the Swan Resort’s lobby, public spaces and coffee bar. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
Oct. 28 - Jan. 05 | Water Parks : Walt Disney World | Blizzard Beach |
Oct. 30 - Aug. 12 | The West Side : Disney Springs | City Works Eatery and Pour House A restaurant and bar known for craft beers from local breweries and around the world, plans to open its eighth location in Disney Springs West Side. Opening date has been announced as August 12, 2019! |
Early Nov. - Early Jan. | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Holiday Celebrations |
Nov. 18 - Late 2019 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | 90 Years of Mickey Mouse "The World's Biggest Mouse Party" will be a celebration at Disney parks and resorts around the world, with commemorative merchandise, photo locations and more. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Early Jan. 2019 - Early Feb. 2019 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Peter Pan's Flight |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Jan. 03 - May. 18 | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | Tomorrowland Speedway The Tomorrowland Speedway will close for part of 2019, to allow for the adjustment of its track. Contrary to rumors, the attraction is not permanently closing -- it will reopen otherwise unchanged in 2019. |
Jan. 06 - Mar. 16 | Water Parks : Walt Disney World | Typhoon Lagoon |
Jan. 07 - Mar. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
Jan. 09 - Jan. 13 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend You're invited to join us for the most magical race weekend on Earth at Walt Disney World Resort where your favorite classic Disney characters are the hosts! With race distances for all skill levels, including Kids Races, a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon, participants will enjoy special Disney entertainment on course and earn one-of-a-kind Disney finisher medals. Plus, runners can take on race challenges to earn even more bling. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran runner, everyone can experience the magic of running through Walt Disney World Resort! |
Jan. 18 - Feb. 25 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019 Returns for the third year! Guests will once again be able to experience the arts in three ways: through beautifully prepared cuisine, visual art and a lineup of Broadway-caliber live entertainment. |
April 2019 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Jul. 15 - Dec. 16 | Riviera Resort : Disney Resorts | Disney's Riviera Resort The Riviera Resort is “inspired by the grandeur of Europe, but reimagined à la Disney magic.” It will be conveniently located near Caribbean Beach Resort, and will feature Disney Skyliner transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot when it opens December 16, 2019. |
Jul. 15 - Winter 2019-2020 | Mission: Space : EPCOT | Space 220 A new International Space Station-themed restaurant will open its doors this winter and be called Space 220. The restaurant will offer an out-of-this-world culinary experience with the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 01 - Spring 2019 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 13 - Early 2020 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Oct. 2017 - Aug. 12 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | NBA Experience The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort will be a one-of-a-kind basketball-themed experience featuring hands-on activities that put guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. There will be immersive NBA video productions and numerous interactive experiences and an exciting retail store that will offer something for all NBA fans worldwide.
The NBA Experience opens in summer 2019. |
May. 12 - Jul. 05 | Japan Pavilion : EPCOT | Takumi-Tei Restaurant An all-new table service restaurant will be coming to the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase. The restaurant will be a signature dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan. The setting will draw from both nature and takumi, which means “artisan” in Japanese, and the relationship between Japanese craftsmanship and the natural world will be evident throughout the space. Takumi-Tei will be operated by Mitsukoshi USA, which currently operates the merchandise, restaurants (Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining), and kiosks in the Japan Pavilion. |
Mid-Aug. 2018 - Fall 2019 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
August 2018 - Summer 2019 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Coffee Bar and Lobby Spaces The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is undergoing its next redesign project, a $3 million transformation of the Swan Resort’s lobby, public spaces and coffee bar. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
Oct. 30 - Aug. 12 | The West Side : Disney Springs | City Works Eatery and Pour House A restaurant and bar known for craft beers from local breweries and around the world, plans to open its eighth location in Disney Springs West Side. Opening date has been announced as August 12, 2019! |
Nov. 18 - Late 2019 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | 90 Years of Mickey Mouse "The World's Biggest Mouse Party" will be a celebration at Disney parks and resorts around the world, with commemorative merchandise, photo locations and more. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Jan. 03 - May. 18 | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | Tomorrowland Speedway The Tomorrowland Speedway will close for part of 2019, to allow for the adjustment of its track. Contrary to rumors, the attraction is not permanently closing -- it will reopen otherwise unchanged in 2019. |
Feb. 19 - 2021 | Future World East : EPCOT | PLAY Pavilion The Wonders of Life pavilion is being reimagined into the Play Pavilion, and will feature first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun. The Play Pavilion will take guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Play Pavilion visitors will interact with Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. |
Mar. 06 - Jun. 03 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2019 This event, returning for its 26th year, again will feature outdoor kitchens, as well as dozens of Disney-themed topiaries and amazing plantings. The Garden Rocks Concert Series expands to seven days a week in 2019, with a mix of new and returning artists. |
Mar 2019 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, the new crêperie will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who is also responsible for the pavilion’s Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. There will also be a quick-service location attached. The GRAND OPENING is set for October 1st, 2021. |
Apr. 04 - Apr. 07 | ESPN Wide World of Sports : Walt Disney World | Star Wars Rival Run Weekend 2019 |
Apr. 05 - Apr. 22 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | 2019 Easter |
Apr. 05 - Fall 2019 | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Mizner's Lounge Disney has announced that in addition to expanding the lounge it will be re-themed to a Beauty and the Beast inspired location. |
Apr. 22 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Earth Day Animal Kingdom observes Earth Day and its anniversary with a Party for the Planet festivities. TBA. |
May 2019 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Jul. 15 - Dec. 16 | Riviera Resort : Disney Resorts | Disney's Riviera Resort The Riviera Resort is “inspired by the grandeur of Europe, but reimagined à la Disney magic.” It will be conveniently located near Caribbean Beach Resort, and will feature Disney Skyliner transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot when it opens December 16, 2019. |
Jul. 15 - Winter 2019-2020 | Mission: Space : EPCOT | Space 220 A new International Space Station-themed restaurant will open its doors this winter and be called Space 220. The restaurant will offer an out-of-this-world culinary experience with the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 01 - Spring 2019 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 13 - Early 2020 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Oct. 2017 - Aug. 12 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | NBA Experience The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort will be a one-of-a-kind basketball-themed experience featuring hands-on activities that put guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. There will be immersive NBA video productions and numerous interactive experiences and an exciting retail store that will offer something for all NBA fans worldwide.
The NBA Experience opens in summer 2019. |
May. 12 - Jul. 05 | Japan Pavilion : EPCOT | Takumi-Tei Restaurant An all-new table service restaurant will be coming to the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase. The restaurant will be a signature dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan. The setting will draw from both nature and takumi, which means “artisan” in Japanese, and the relationship between Japanese craftsmanship and the natural world will be evident throughout the space. Takumi-Tei will be operated by Mitsukoshi USA, which currently operates the merchandise, restaurants (Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining), and kiosks in the Japan Pavilion. |
Mid-Aug. 2018 - Fall 2019 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
August 2018 - Summer 2019 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Coffee Bar and Lobby Spaces The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is undergoing its next redesign project, a $3 million transformation of the Swan Resort’s lobby, public spaces and coffee bar. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
Oct. 30 - Aug. 12 | The West Side : Disney Springs | City Works Eatery and Pour House A restaurant and bar known for craft beers from local breweries and around the world, plans to open its eighth location in Disney Springs West Side. Opening date has been announced as August 12, 2019! |
Nov. 18 - Late 2019 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | 90 Years of Mickey Mouse "The World's Biggest Mouse Party" will be a celebration at Disney parks and resorts around the world, with commemorative merchandise, photo locations and more. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Jan. 03 - May. 18 | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | Tomorrowland Speedway The Tomorrowland Speedway will close for part of 2019, to allow for the adjustment of its track. Contrary to rumors, the attraction is not permanently closing -- it will reopen otherwise unchanged in 2019. |
Feb. 19 - 2021 | Future World East : EPCOT | PLAY Pavilion The Wonders of Life pavilion is being reimagined into the Play Pavilion, and will feature first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun. The Play Pavilion will take guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Play Pavilion visitors will interact with Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. |
Mar. 06 - Jun. 03 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2019 This event, returning for its 26th year, again will feature outdoor kitchens, as well as dozens of Disney-themed topiaries and amazing plantings. The Garden Rocks Concert Series expands to seven days a week in 2019, with a mix of new and returning artists. |
Mar 2019 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, the new crêperie will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who is also responsible for the pavilion’s Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. There will also be a quick-service location attached. The GRAND OPENING is set for October 1st, 2021. |
Apr. 05 - Fall 2019 | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Mizner's Lounge Disney has announced that in addition to expanding the lounge it will be re-themed to a Beauty and the Beast inspired location. |
May 2019 - Mar 2021 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot Main Entrance Transformation Epcot‘s main entrance plaza will see changes that include new pathways, sweeping green spaces, and a newly re-imagined fountain. The new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements. The Leave A Legacy photos, currently in the entrance plaza, will move into a setting just outside the park’s gateway. |
August 2019 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Jul. 15 - Dec. 16 | Riviera Resort : Disney Resorts | Disney's Riviera Resort The Riviera Resort is “inspired by the grandeur of Europe, but reimagined à la Disney magic.” It will be conveniently located near Caribbean Beach Resort, and will feature Disney Skyliner transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot when it opens December 16, 2019. |
Jul. 15 - Winter 2019-2020 | Mission: Space : EPCOT | Space 220 A new International Space Station-themed restaurant will open its doors this winter and be called Space 220. The restaurant will offer an out-of-this-world culinary experience with the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 13 - Early 2020 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Oct. 2017 - Aug. 12 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | NBA Experience The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort will be a one-of-a-kind basketball-themed experience featuring hands-on activities that put guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. There will be immersive NBA video productions and numerous interactive experiences and an exciting retail store that will offer something for all NBA fans worldwide.
The NBA Experience opens in summer 2019. |
Mid-Aug. 2018 - Fall 2019 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
August 2018 - Summer 2019 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Coffee Bar and Lobby Spaces The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is undergoing its next redesign project, a $3 million transformation of the Swan Resort’s lobby, public spaces and coffee bar. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Oct. 30 - Aug. 12 | The West Side : Disney Springs | City Works Eatery and Pour House A restaurant and bar known for craft beers from local breweries and around the world, plans to open its eighth location in Disney Springs West Side. Opening date has been announced as August 12, 2019! |
Nov. 18 - Late 2019 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | 90 Years of Mickey Mouse "The World's Biggest Mouse Party" will be a celebration at Disney parks and resorts around the world, with commemorative merchandise, photo locations and more. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Feb. 19 - 2021 | Future World East : EPCOT | PLAY Pavilion The Wonders of Life pavilion is being reimagined into the Play Pavilion, and will feature first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun. The Play Pavilion will take guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Play Pavilion visitors will interact with Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. |
Mar 2019 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, the new crêperie will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who is also responsible for the pavilion’s Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. There will also be a quick-service location attached. The GRAND OPENING is set for October 1st, 2021. |
Apr. 05 - Fall 2019 | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Mizner's Lounge Disney has announced that in addition to expanding the lounge it will be re-themed to a Beauty and the Beast inspired location. |
May 2019 - Mar 2021 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot Main Entrance Transformation Epcot‘s main entrance plaza will see changes that include new pathways, sweeping green spaces, and a newly re-imagined fountain. The new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements. The Leave A Legacy photos, currently in the entrance plaza, will move into a setting just outside the park’s gateway. |
Jul. 18 - Aug. 14 | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | Astro Orbitor |
Aug. 01 - January 2020 | Canada Pavilion : EPCOT | O Canada! The film will be “refreshed” with new footage along with a projection-system upgrade that is meant to visually enhance the experience. |
Aug. 16 - Nov. 01 | Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party The popular Halloween event returns to the Magic Kingdom on select dates. Tickets on sale now.
August: 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
September: 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
October: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
November: 1
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Mid to Late August 2019 - Dec. 26 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Beaches and Cream Soda Shop A temporary ice cream spot will be set up in either the Beach Club or Yacht Club resort, but we don’t know if some of the Soda Shop’s popular sundaes will be available at the temporary location. |
Aug. 29 | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - GRAND OPENING! This new land is set to open on August 29, 2019! |
Aug. 29 - Nov. 23 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2019 The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will be the longest in the park's history at 87 days! |
Aug. 29 - Nov. 19 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Eat to the Beat Concert Series The Eat to the Beat Concert Series runs August 29-November 19, a few days shorter than the Food and Wine festival this year so Disney can get ready for the return of the Candlelight Processional. |
January 2020 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Jul. 15 - Winter 2019-2020 | Mission: Space : EPCOT | Space 220 A new International Space Station-themed restaurant will open its doors this winter and be called Space 220. The restaurant will offer an out-of-this-world culinary experience with the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up. |
Aug. 13 - Early 2020 | Hollywood Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Feb. 19 - 2021 | Future World East : EPCOT | PLAY Pavilion The Wonders of Life pavilion is being reimagined into the Play Pavilion, and will feature first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun. The Play Pavilion will take guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Play Pavilion visitors will interact with Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. |
Mar 2019 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, the new crêperie will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who is also responsible for the pavilion’s Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. There will also be a quick-service location attached. The GRAND OPENING is set for October 1st, 2021. |
May 2019 - Mar 2021 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot Main Entrance Transformation Epcot‘s main entrance plaza will see changes that include new pathways, sweeping green spaces, and a newly re-imagined fountain. The new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements. The Leave A Legacy photos, currently in the entrance plaza, will move into a setting just outside the park’s gateway. |
Aug. 01 - January 2020 | Canada Pavilion : EPCOT | O Canada! The film will be “refreshed” with new footage along with a projection-system upgrade that is meant to visually enhance the experience. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Fountain View Fountain View will temporarily relocate as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Pin Central Pin Central will relocate to the Camera Center during Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Sep. 08 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Epcot Character Spot The Character Spot will close temporarily as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation. Many of the characters will meet in new locations, to be announced. An official timetable has not yet been released. |
Sep. 08 - Jan. 12 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Blizzard Beach |
Winter 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Mouse Gear Mouse Gear, as part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, will move to a temporary home this winter while its current location is reimagined. No further information has been released yet.
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Nov. 08 - Jan. 05 | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Sunset Seasons Greetings, and Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! Disney's Hollywood Studios transforms into a winter wonderland with special food and drink offerings around the park, decorations, and projections, fireworks, lasers, and snow on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards |
Nov. 08 - Jan. 05 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Disney Springs' Christmas Tree Trail will return with music, treats, photo ops, snow, and 23 themed trees |
Winter 2020 - TBA | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Pop Century Resort's Hippy Dippy Pool During this time, guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Winter 2020 - Spring 2020 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Petals Pool Bar |
2020 | China Pavilion : EPCOT | Wondrous China Debuts The China pavilion will debut a new, completely seamless 360-degree digital format film in 2020 — a month or season for the debut has not been announced. |
2020 | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Roundup Rodeo BBQ Opens Toy Story Land will be getting a table service restaurant opening in 2020. The new location promises to be immersive, and something you can only experience through Toy Story. |
January 2020 - late-2020 | All Star Music Resort : Disney Resorts | All-Star Music All-Star Music rooms are being refurbished by building. In 10/2019, Building 10 was under refurbishment. In 1/2020, Buildings 7 and 9 are fully closed for the refurbishment. |
Jan. 06 - Feb. 27 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Splash Mountain |
Jan. 08 - Jan. 12 | ESPN Wide World of Sports : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend |
Jan. 13 - Feb. 26 | Future World East : EPCOT | Test Track |
Jan. 13 - Mar. 29 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Typhoon Lagoon Annual Refurbishment |
Jan. 17 - Feb. 24 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot International Festival of the Arts Epcot celebrates performing, fine, and culinary arts at this annual Festival |
Jan. 17 - Feb. 24 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Disney on Broadway Concert Series Special concert series held in conjunction with Epcot's International Festival of the Arts |
Jan. 17 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Awesome Planet Film Debuts The Land pavilion’s new film Awesome Planet, which showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity, and dynamic story of the planet in World Nature, |
Jan. 17 | Canada Pavilion : EPCOT | Canada Far and Wide Debuts The film Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 will debut in the Canada pavilion with new scenes and a new story narrated by Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara |
Jan. 17 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Debuts The new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will alternate showings with the France pavilion’s Impressions de France. The new film is directed by Don Hahn, who produced both the animated and live-action versions of Beauty and the Beast. |
April 2020 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Feb. 19 - 2021 | Future World East : EPCOT | PLAY Pavilion The Wonders of Life pavilion is being reimagined into the Play Pavilion, and will feature first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun. The Play Pavilion will take guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Play Pavilion visitors will interact with Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. |
Mar 2019 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, the new crêperie will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who is also responsible for the pavilion’s Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. There will also be a quick-service location attached. The GRAND OPENING is set for October 1st, 2021. |
May 2019 - Mar 2021 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot Main Entrance Transformation Epcot‘s main entrance plaza will see changes that include new pathways, sweeping green spaces, and a newly re-imagined fountain. The new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements. The Leave A Legacy photos, currently in the entrance plaza, will move into a setting just outside the park’s gateway. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Fountain View Fountain View will temporarily relocate as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Pin Central Pin Central will relocate to the Camera Center during Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Sep. 08 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Epcot Character Spot The Character Spot will close temporarily as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation. Many of the characters will meet in new locations, to be announced. An official timetable has not yet been released. |
Winter 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Mouse Gear Mouse Gear, as part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, will move to a temporary home this winter while its current location is reimagined. No further information has been released yet.
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Winter 2020 - TBA | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Pop Century Resort's Hippy Dippy Pool During this time, guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Winter 2020 - Spring 2020 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Petals Pool Bar |
2020 | China Pavilion : EPCOT | Wondrous China Debuts The China pavilion will debut a new, completely seamless 360-degree digital format film in 2020 — a month or season for the debut has not been announced. |
2020 | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Roundup Rodeo BBQ Opens Toy Story Land will be getting a table service restaurant opening in 2020. The new location promises to be immersive, and something you can only experience through Toy Story. |
January 2020 - late-2020 | All Star Music Resort : Disney Resorts | All-Star Music All-Star Music rooms are being refurbished by building. In 10/2019, Building 10 was under refurbishment. In 1/2020, Buildings 7 and 9 are fully closed for the refurbishment. |
02/01/2020 - 07/10/2020 | Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney World | 2020 Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom |
Mar. 04 - Jun. 01 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival features dozens of Disney-crafted topiaries and landscaping that will transform the Epcot landscape into a floral extravaganza. |
Mar. 04 - Jun. 01 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Garden Rocks Concert Series Garden Rocks Concert Series as it welcomes back favorite artists |
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
Mar. 17 - TBA | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Voyage of the Little Mermaid Has not yet reopened since Disney World's temporary closure in 2020; Anticipated reopening date: Not yet known |
March 2020 - Nov. 3rd | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic will reopen in Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 3rd. |
Mar. 20 - Apr. 16 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Previews Start for New Cirque du Soleil "Drawn to Life" Show For the first time, Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios joined forces with Cirque du Soleil to create a show that combines Disney storytelling and heart with Cirque du Soleil’s signature artistry. The story is the tale of young girl whose father is a Disney animator. Because of this she has grown up with the characters and her dad finds a way to send her on a journey in the world of Disney Animation! |
2020 - CLOSED | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Spirit Of Aloha Disney has confirmed that Spirit of Aloha will not be returning after its closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Mar 2020 - Mar. 31, 2022 | All Star Sports : Disney Resorts | Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Reopening All-Star Sports Resort will reopen on March 31st, 2022. Guests can begin booking their stays at the hotel on December 22nd, 2021. |
Apr. 16 - Apr. 19 | ESPN Wide World of Sports : Walt Disney World | Star Wars Rival Run Weekend |
Apr. 17 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | New Cirque du Soleil Show "Drawn to Life" Opens For the first time, Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios joined forces with Cirque du Soleil to create a show that combines Disney storytelling and heart with Cirque du Soleil’s signature artistry. The story is the tale of young girl whose father is a Disney animator. Because of this she has grown up with the characters and her dad finds a way to send her on a journey in the world of Disney Animation! |
May 2020 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Feb. 19 - 2021 | Future World East : EPCOT | PLAY Pavilion The Wonders of Life pavilion is being reimagined into the Play Pavilion, and will feature first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun. The Play Pavilion will take guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Play Pavilion visitors will interact with Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. |
Mar 2019 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, the new crêperie will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who is also responsible for the pavilion’s Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. There will also be a quick-service location attached. The GRAND OPENING is set for October 1st, 2021. |
May 2019 - Mar 2021 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot Main Entrance Transformation Epcot‘s main entrance plaza will see changes that include new pathways, sweeping green spaces, and a newly re-imagined fountain. The new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements. The Leave A Legacy photos, currently in the entrance plaza, will move into a setting just outside the park’s gateway. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Fountain View Fountain View will temporarily relocate as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Pin Central Pin Central will relocate to the Camera Center during Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Sep. 08 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Epcot Character Spot The Character Spot will close temporarily as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation. Many of the characters will meet in new locations, to be announced. An official timetable has not yet been released. |
Winter 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Mouse Gear Mouse Gear, as part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, will move to a temporary home this winter while its current location is reimagined. No further information has been released yet.
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Winter 2020 - TBA | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Pop Century Resort's Hippy Dippy Pool During this time, guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Winter 2020 - Spring 2020 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Petals Pool Bar |
2020 | China Pavilion : EPCOT | Wondrous China Debuts The China pavilion will debut a new, completely seamless 360-degree digital format film in 2020 — a month or season for the debut has not been announced. |
2020 | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Roundup Rodeo BBQ Opens Toy Story Land will be getting a table service restaurant opening in 2020. The new location promises to be immersive, and something you can only experience through Toy Story. |
January 2020 - late-2020 | All Star Music Resort : Disney Resorts | All-Star Music All-Star Music rooms are being refurbished by building. In 10/2019, Building 10 was under refurbishment. In 1/2020, Buildings 7 and 9 are fully closed for the refurbishment. |
02/01/2020 - 07/10/2020 | Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney World | 2020 Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom |
Mar. 04 - Jun. 01 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival features dozens of Disney-crafted topiaries and landscaping that will transform the Epcot landscape into a floral extravaganza. |
Mar. 04 - Jun. 01 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Garden Rocks Concert Series Garden Rocks Concert Series as it welcomes back favorite artists |
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
Mar. 17 - TBA | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Voyage of the Little Mermaid Has not yet reopened since Disney World's temporary closure in 2020; Anticipated reopening date: Not yet known |
March 2020 - Nov. 3rd | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic will reopen in Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 3rd. |
2020 - CLOSED | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Spirit Of Aloha Disney has confirmed that Spirit of Aloha will not be returning after its closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Mar 2020 - Mar. 31, 2022 | All Star Sports : Disney Resorts | Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Reopening All-Star Sports Resort will reopen on March 31st, 2022. Guests can begin booking their stays at the hotel on December 22nd, 2021. |
May 2020 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad POSSIBLE closure |
August 2020 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays |
July 2017 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, guests will be able to shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant. The attraction will open on October 1st, 2021 just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. |
Under Construction - May 27th | Future World East : EPCOT | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Guardians of Galaxy themed coaster will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world and feature a brand-new ride system. Disney has shared that the ride will open in Summer 2022. |
Under Construction - TBD | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | TRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures. |
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities. |
Under Construction - Mar 1, 2022 | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser : Disney Resorts | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more simply known to some as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure located adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other. The hotel's GRAND OPENING is set for March 1st, 2022. |
Feb. 19 - 2021 | Future World East : EPCOT | PLAY Pavilion The Wonders of Life pavilion is being reimagined into the Play Pavilion, and will feature first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun. The Play Pavilion will take guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Play Pavilion visitors will interact with Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. |
Mar 2019 - September 30, 2021 | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, the new crêperie will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who is also responsible for the pavilion’s Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. There will also be a quick-service location attached. The GRAND OPENING is set for October 1st, 2021. |
May 2019 - Mar 2021 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | Epcot Main Entrance Transformation Epcot‘s main entrance plaza will see changes that include new pathways, sweeping green spaces, and a newly re-imagined fountain. The new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements. The Leave A Legacy photos, currently in the entrance plaza, will move into a setting just outside the park’s gateway. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Fountain View Fountain View will temporarily relocate as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Fall 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Pin Central Pin Central will relocate to the Camera Center during Epcot's ongoing transformation project. No official timetable has been released. |
Sep. 08 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Epcot Character Spot The Character Spot will close temporarily as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation. Many of the characters will meet in new locations, to be announced. An official timetable has not yet been released. |
Winter 2019 - TBA | Future World : EPCOT | Mouse Gear Mouse Gear, as part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, will move to a temporary home this winter while its current location is reimagined. No further information has been released yet.
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2020 | China Pavilion : EPCOT | Wondrous China Debuts The China pavilion will debut a new, completely seamless 360-degree digital format film in 2020 — a month or season for the debut has not been announced. |
2020 | Toy Story Land : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Roundup Rodeo BBQ Opens Toy Story Land will be getting a table service restaurant opening in 2020. The new location promises to be immersive, and something you can only experience through Toy Story. |
January 2020 - late-2020 | All Star Music Resort : Disney Resorts | All-Star Music All-Star Music rooms are being refurbished by building. In 10/2019, Building 10 was under refurbishment. In 1/2020, Buildings 7 and 9 are fully closed for the refurbishment. |
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
Mar. 17 - TBA | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Voyage of the Little Mermaid Has not yet reopened since Disney World's temporary closure in 2020; Anticipated reopening date: Not yet known |
March 2020 - Nov. 3rd | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Fantasmic! After a long closure, Fantasmic will reopen in Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 3rd. |
2020 - CLOSED | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Spirit Of Aloha Disney has confirmed that Spirit of Aloha will not be returning after its closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Mar 2020 - Mar. 31, 2022 | All Star Sports : Disney Resorts | Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Reopening All-Star Sports Resort will reopen on March 31st, 2022. Guests can begin booking their stays at the hotel on December 22nd, 2021. |
2020 - Jan. 30 | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover |
Unknown | France Pavilion : EPCOT | Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Attraction Opens Disneyland Paris’ Ratatouille makes a trans-Atlantic trek to open its kitchen doors in the France pavilion next summer! Shrink down to the size of a rat, and get ready for adventure as you race around the kitchen!
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Unknown | France Pavilion : EPCOT | La Creperie de Paris Restaurant Opens A brand new creperie will open in the France pavilion next summer. La Creperie de Paris will feature a menu inspired by the Brittany region of France. The new location will offer table service dining as well as a quick-service stop for guests craving sweet or savory crepes. |
Unknown | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | HarmonioUS Epcot's new nighttime spectacular will be a celebration of the human story and human connectedness. |
2020-07-15 - 2020-11-23 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2020 Epcot Food & Wine Festival |
Aug. 29 - Late 2023 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | CommuniCore Plaza CommuniCore Plaza will provide an outdoor space where guests can come to relax and experience all that the Festivals have to offer |
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