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 |
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. |
April 2018 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. 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 - 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. 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. 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. |
Jan. 01 - Apr. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder / New UP-Themed Show Flights of Wonder is now closed. A a new show featuring Russell and Dug from Disney Pixar's film "UP" will open spring/summer 2018. This new experience will offer guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug as they discover species of birds from around the world in their newest adventure at the Caravan Theater in Anandapur Village. |
Jan. 02 - Apr. 01 | All Star Movies : Disney Resorts | Duck Pond Pool |
Jan. 06 - Summer 2018 | Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment A soft goods refurbishment should provide new linens, curtains, flooring and some electronic updates. |
Feb. 04 - Sep. 02 | Norway Pavilion : EPCOT | Kringla Bakeri og Kafe The refurbishment will enlarge the space and create more seating. While the Bakeri is closed, visit the temporary kiosk called Midnattssol which will sell the spot's most popular items (including School Bread). |
Mid-Feb. 2018 - Oct. 26 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | World of Disney World of Disney will be "reimagined" in 2018. Work will be completed in phases so guests can continue shopping during construction. Shops in Town Center at Disney Springs, such as Ever After Jewelry Co. or The Disney Corner (opening in mid-February), will carry select merchandise during renovations. |
Now Through - Early 2019 | All Star Movies : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
Late Feb. - May 2018 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Bowling Pin Pool |
Feb. 28 - May 28 | EPCOT | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival This year, 2018, is the 25th annual springtime flower fest. |
Mar. 15 - Apr. 15 | The Landing : Disney Springs | Sakura Festival at Morimoto Asia The restaurant will be decorated with the pink blooms of the Sakura and will feature themed menu specials during lunch and dinner. |
Apr. 1 - July 31, 2018 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Turtle Pond Pool, Turtle Shack Snack Bar and Flying Fish Gameroom |
April 2018 - Fall 2018 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Pool Refurbishments One of the Alligator Bayou leisure pools will be closed for refurbishment, but the feature pool, Ol' Man Island, and four other leisure pools will be available. |
April 2018 - Early 2019 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishments |
Apr. 09 - May. 07 | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Midway Mania FastPasses will not be available as the queue is undergoing work to reconfigure it prior to the opening of Toy Story Land on June 30. |
Apr. 19 - 22 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Star Wars Half Marathon - The Dark Side 2018 |
Apr. 22 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | D23 Celebrates 20 Years of Disney's Animal Kingdom |
Apr. 22 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Tiffins Talk At Tiffins restaurant, as part of the theme park's 20th anniversary celebration, Dr. Joseph Soltis, Research Scientist for Disney's Animals, Science and Environment, will speak about the "Elephants and Bees" project in which honeybees are helping people and elephants in Kenya. The menu will feature African cuisine. |
Apr. 22 - May 5 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Party for the Planet/20th Anniversary Celebration As part of this celebration, the new attraction UP! A Great Bird Adventure will debut, and the park will offer animal encounters, family-friendly activities, specialty desserts and more. |
Apr. 25 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Tiffins Talk At Tiffins restaurant as part of the theme park's 20th anniversary celebration, Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive and a veteran Imagineer, will share tales from his adventures all over Asia, India, Nepal and China. The chefs of Tiffins will follow Joe's journeys with a menu inspired by his travels. |
Apr. 27 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Tiffins Talk At Tiffins restaurant as part of the theme park's 20th anniversary celebration, Dr. Jason Fischer, Conservation Program Manager for Disney's Animals, Science and Environment, will speak about Disney's efforts to conserve the purple martin, a remarkable migratory songbird that travels to Walt Disney World Resort from the Brazilian Amazon to raise a family each year. The menu will feature North American cuisine. |
Apr. 29 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Tiffins Talk At Tiffins restaurant, Rachel Daneault, Zoological Manager at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the Primate - Carnivore team, will talk about the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE) project that Disney supports in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The menu will feature African cuisine. |
May 2018 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. 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 - 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. 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. 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. |
Jan. 06 - Summer 2018 | Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment A soft goods refurbishment should provide new linens, curtains, flooring and some electronic updates. |
Feb. 04 - Sep. 02 | Norway Pavilion : EPCOT | Kringla Bakeri og Kafe The refurbishment will enlarge the space and create more seating. While the Bakeri is closed, visit the temporary kiosk called Midnattssol which will sell the spot's most popular items (including School Bread). |
Mid-Feb. 2018 - Oct. 26 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | World of Disney World of Disney will be "reimagined" in 2018. Work will be completed in phases so guests can continue shopping during construction. Shops in Town Center at Disney Springs, such as Ever After Jewelry Co. or The Disney Corner (opening in mid-February), will carry select merchandise during renovations. |
Now Through - Early 2019 | All Star Movies : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
Late Feb. - May 2018 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Bowling Pin Pool |
Feb. 28 - May 28 | EPCOT | Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival This year, 2018, is the 25th annual springtime flower fest. |
Apr. 1 - July 31, 2018 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Turtle Pond Pool, Turtle Shack Snack Bar and Flying Fish Gameroom |
April 2018 - Fall 2018 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Pool Refurbishments One of the Alligator Bayou leisure pools will be closed for refurbishment, but the feature pool, Ol' Man Island, and four other leisure pools will be available. |
April 2018 - Early 2019 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishments |
Apr. 09 - May. 07 | Pixar Plaza : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Midway Mania FastPasses will not be available as the queue is undergoing work to reconfigure it prior to the opening of Toy Story Land on June 30. |
Apr. 22 - May 5 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Party for the Planet/20th Anniversary Celebration As part of this celebration, the new attraction UP! A Great Bird Adventure will debut, and the park will offer animal encounters, family-friendly activities, specialty desserts and more. |
May. 02 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Tiffins Talk At Tiffins restaurant, Dr. Anne Savage, Conservation Director for Disney's Animals, Science and Environment, will speak about the cotton-top tamarin conservation project Disney supports in Colombia. The menu will feature South American cuisine. |
May. 04 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Tiffins Talk At Tiffins restaurant, Dr. Scott Terrell, Director of Animal and Science Operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will chat about caring for the Sumatran tigers that call Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park home, as well as the conservation work Disney is doing to protect tigers in Asia. The menu will feature Asian cuisine. |
May 7 - June 7, 2018 | EPCOT | FriendShip Boat Service FriendShip boat service between Epcot area resorts and Epcot will be suspended while required repairs and maintenance on the bridge near the Dolphin and Swan is performed. Resorts affected include Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts including the Beach Club Villas and Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Resorts. During this time, bus service will be provided, and the walking paths will remain open. |
May 8 - June 21, 2018 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | FriendShip Boat Service FriendShip boat service between Epcot area resorts and Disney's Hollywood Studios will be suspended while required repairs and maintenance on the bridge near the Dolphin and Swan is performed. Resorts affected include Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts including the Beach Club Villas and Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Resorts. During this time, bus service will be provided, and the walking paths will remain open. |
May. 09 | Africa : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Festival of the Lion King |
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. |
May. 13 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Mother's Day A number of restaurants around Walt Disney World will have special dining menus on this day set aside to honor mothers. Remember to check the site and the AllEars newsletter for updates. |
May. 25 - Sep. 03 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Incredible Summer Walt Disney World kicks off its Incredible Summer over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. Highlights include Donald's Dino Bash at Animal Kingdom, Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Live! concert series at Epcot (starts June 9), an Incredibles Dance Party at Magic Kingdom, H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon and more. |
May. 27 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galactic Nights This Star Wars-themed evening is held after park hours from 7 p.m. to midnight and celebrates the entire Star Wars saga with entertainment, special photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and food and beverage, and encounters with rarely seen characters. |
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. |