July 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 |
| May. 31 - Jul. 01 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Martinique pool |
| Jun. 08 - Jul. 12 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Boardwalk Inn Garden Suites Accessible Room Refurbishments |
| 7/2016 - 10/2016 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Sturdy Branches Health Club |
| July 3 - 4 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 4th of July Celebration Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular will start at a special time, 9:30 p.m., both July 3 and 4, to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. |
| July 3 - 4 | Magic Kingdom | 4th of July Celebration A 14-minute fireworks spectacular rockets into the air above Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom both July 3 and July 4 at 9 p.m. with "Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky." |
| July 4 - Jul. 04 | EPCOT | 4th of July Celebration |
| 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. 16 - Jul. 19 | Mickey Avenue : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney's One Man's Dream |
| Jul. 24 - Jul. 27 | Animation Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Voyage of the Little Mermaid |
| Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dinosaur |
| Jul. 25 - Jul. 28 | Tomorrowland : Magic Kingdom | Carousel of Progress |
| Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dino Institute Shop |
November 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. 04 - Early 2017 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Fulton's Crab House Becomes Paddlefish Paddlefish is set to open Saturday, February 4, 2017. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 8/8 - 11/19/16 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad |
| September 14 - November 14 | EPCOT | Epcot International Food and Wine Festival |
| Sep. 14 - Nov. 14 | American Adventure Pavilion : EPCOT | Eat to the Beat Concert Series every evening during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. |
| 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. 10 - Dec. 13 | All Star Sports : Disney Resorts | Grand Slam Pool |
| Oct. 17 - Dec. 14 | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Gasparilla Island Grill Some items available at Mizners on 2nd Floor |
| Oct. 23 - Dec. 24 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Annual Refurbishment |
| Oct. 27 - Nov. 09 | Sunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith |
| Oct. 31 - Jan. 03 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Computer Pool |
| November 3 - 6 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend The two-park event features the inaugural Wine & Dine 10K and Luminere's Two-Course Challenge plus Mickey's Holiday 5K and runDisney Kids Races. Participants can expect on-course Disney entertainment. To top off the evening of the half marathon, runners are invited to the exclusive Post Race Party at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. |
| November 7 - Dec. 22 | Magic Kingdom | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party From 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. during select nights, this annual ticketed event will bring Christmas joy to guests of all ages with festive decorations, towering Christmas trees, and wintry wonderful entertainment. The 2016 dates are: November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27 and 29; December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 22. |
| Nov. 14 - Dec. 15 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars : A Galactic Spectacular On Seasonal Hiatus |
| Nov. 19 - Nov. 20 | Contemporary : Disney Resorts | D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures This event, exclusively for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, celebrates landmarks of the past, present, and future, from the Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean to the planet of Pandora. AVATAR creators James Cameron (writer, director, producer) and Jon Landau (producer) will join Imagineer Joe Rohde for Pandora - The World of AVATAR, a presentation where they will unveil new details about the immersive, 12-acre land coming soon to Disney's Animal Kingdom. In addition, the event will include a conversation with Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Plus, Moana screenwriter Jared Bush (co-writer/co-director Zootopia) will be on hand to provide guests an exclusive advance look at the making of Walt Disney Animation Studios' newest animated feature. Cameron, Landau, and Chapek join previously announced Disney Legends Marty Sklar and Tony Baxter; Walt Disney Imagineers Rohde, Chris Merritt, Jason Grandt, and Wyatt Winter; producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast); and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline. |
| Nov. 25 - Dec. 30 | American Adventure Pavilion : EPCOT | Candlelight Processional |
| Nov. 28 - Dec. 01 | Liberty Square : Magic Kingdom | Haunted Mansion |
July 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. 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. |
| June 2018 - Late 2018 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Pepper Market Pepper Market at Coronado Springs Resort will undergo minor refurbishment but will remain in operation during this time. |
| June - Summer 2018 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment During this time, even though most work will not start until after 9 a.m. daily, you may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. |
| Now - TBA | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World Monorail The monorail is undergoing ongoing refurbishment. As a result, normal service and/or routes may be modified. Alternative transportation options will be available during this time. |
| June 18 - Late August 2018 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Lake Buena Vista Golf Course The course will operate as a 9-hole course during its refurbishment, which will include the addition of a Mickey-shaped bunker. Also, all of the bunkers will be enhanced, adding new powdery white sand. |
| Jun. 21 - Aug. 11 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Disney H2O Glow Nights Special lighting effects will transform the water park as Buzz, Woody and Jessie throw a Beach Party inspired by their friend, "Partysaurus" Rex. This special ticketed event will take place on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. and costs $55 for adults and $50 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax). For more information and to purchase tickets, call (407) 939-1872. |
| June 25 - Mid-August 2018 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Oak Trail Golf Course Oak Trail will receive a Mickey-shaped bunker; also, the greens are being restored to their original size and totally resurfaced using paspalum grass for the first time ever on a Disney putting green. |
| Jul. 01 - Oct. 20 | Magic Kingdom | Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise |
| July - Aug. 25 | American Adventure Pavilion : EPCOT | Block and Hans |
| Summer - December 2018 | Swan : Disney Resorts | Lobby, Public Spaces, Coffee Bar The $3 million Swan Resort project will take place in phases, in order to remain open to guests throughout the renovation. |
| Jul. 03 - Jul. 04 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | 4th of July Celebrations Celebrations take place property wide on July 3rd and 4th. |
| July 10 - - 30 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | Prince Charming Regal Carrousel |
| Jul. 30 - Aug. 06 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Turf Club Bar and Grill Refurbishment Only the restaurant will be closed; the lounge will be open for beverage service. |
November 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 |
| 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 - 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 |
| 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. |
| June 2018 - Late 2018 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Pepper Market Pepper Market at Coronado Springs Resort will undergo minor refurbishment but will remain in operation during this time. |
| Now - TBA | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World Monorail The monorail is undergoing ongoing refurbishment. As a result, normal service and/or routes may be modified. Alternative transportation options will be available during this time. |
| Summer - December 2018 | Swan : Disney Resorts | Lobby, Public Spaces, Coffee Bar The $3 million Swan Resort project will take place in phases, in order to remain open to guests throughout the renovation. |
| Mid-Aug. 2018 - Fall 2019 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
| Mid. Aug. - Fall 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Stormalong Bay Enhancement A very small portion of Stormalong Bay Pool will be closed to make way for new cabanas. The remainder of the area will remain in full operation. |
| 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. |
| Aug. 21 - Early November 2018 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Tambu Lounge |
| Aug. 30 - Nov. 12 | EPCOT | Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival The 23rd Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will return to Walt Disney World for 75 days, continuing its tradition of fine dining events, appearances by favorite Disney culinarians and top celebrity chefs, and a slate of concerts from favorite bands of the last few decades. |
| Early Sept. - Mid-Dec. 2018 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Dig Site Refurbishment The Dig Site, home to The Lost City of Cibola Pool, volleyball court, playground, Iguana Arcade and Siestas Cantina, will be refurbished. While this work takes place, the resort's three leisure pools, dining and merchandise locations, La Vida Health Club, Salon and Spa and recreation activities, including Movies Under the Stars and Campfires with Marshmallows, will remain available. |
| 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. |
| Sep. 01 - November 2018 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Tatooine Traders |
| Sept. 4 - Dec. 4, 2018 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Uzima Springs Pool and Pool Bar Refurbishment During this time Samawati Springs Pool and Maji Pool Bar at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village will be available. Brief rides via shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the pool during this time. |
| Oct. 01 - TBA | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away The show is not being performed while the stage is undergoing refurbishment. The March of the First Order is still taking place daily, however. |
| 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! |
| Nov. 1 - 4 | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Join the celebration and prepare to feast on an exciting menu of races during the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT! We are serving up the Disney Fall Feast 5K, Disney Wine & Dine 10K, runDisney Kids Races and the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon to cap off the weekend. Plus, runners can take on the Disney Two Course Challenge, combining the 10K and Half Marathon, to earn the coveted Challenge medal. You won't want to miss this event where there will be plenty of surprises, Disney entertainment and an exclusive Post-Race Party for runners and their guests! |
| Nov. 8 - Dec. 21 | Magic Kingdom | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2018 Party Dates:
-- November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
-- December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21
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| Early Nov. - Early Jan. | Resort Wide : Walt Disney World | Holiday Celebrations |
| Nov. 11 - Dec. 16 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Artist Point Restaurant When Artist Point reopens, it will offer an immersive character dining experience, with Snow White and a few of her forest-dwelling friends. As an added treat, you might even have an evil encounter with Snow White’s nemesis, the Queen. |
| Nov. 16 - Nov. 18 | Contemporary : Disney Resorts | D23 Destination D: Happy Birthday Mickey November 18, 2018, will mark 90 years since Mickey Mouse made his debut in Steamboat Willie at the Colony Theatre in New York City, and D23 is throwing a party at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate. The event will include panels, presentations, an all-new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives, a pop-up store from Walt Disney Imagineering's Mickey's of Glendale, and more. Additional details, including special hotel rates and ticketing information, will be announced in the coming months. |
| 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. |
| Nov. 18 - Dec. 30 | EPCOT | Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays Holiday Kitchens, Holiday Entertainment, special IllumiNations finale, and more |
| Nov. 28 - Late December 2018 | International Gateway : EPCOT | FriendShip Boat Service Guests can use the pedestrian walkway or take a bus to and from Epcot. As Disney Skyliner construction continues, temporary structures will be set up that will affect areas around International Gateway. |
July 2022 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Aug. 31 - Late 2023 | World Celebration : EPCOT | CommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall will be housed within the CommuniCore Plaza, and will be the first fully-purpose built structure in FestiTal programing! there will also be a new location in EPCOT called “Mickey and Friends” where you can meet some of your favorite Disney characters! |
| Under Construction - TBD | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | PLAY! Pavilion Part of the EPCOT Transformation, the PLAY! Pavilion will be an interactive metropolis and you will find a city filled with games, activities, and experiences that connect you with friends, family, and beloved Disney characters like never before. |
| Jun. 05 - Late 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | BoardWalk Inn Addition of the new Cake Bake Shop. The Inn itself is undergoing a transformation, as well. “Light and airy touches” will (as Disney says) “reinvigorate” the hotel’s lobby, lounge, and guest rooms. |
| Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
| Mar. 1 - TBA | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort continues its renovation to spruce up and update this flagship resort for it's 30th anniversary. |
| Mar. 2 - Jul. 4 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival |
| Mar 1 - Late 2024 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort While the Resort remains open to guests, areas are currently being renovated to include new Disney Vacation Club Villas, restaurants, and even new recreation offerings! The Disney Vacation Club Villas are expected to open in late 2024. |
| 2022/05/26 - 2022/08/28 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | 2022 H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon |
| July 14th - Nov. 19 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival This year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will run from July 14th to November 19th, 2022. |
| Jul. 22 | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Jessie's Trading Post Jessie's Trading Post opened in Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios. |
| Jul. 28 | Grand Floridian : Disney Resorts | Victoria & Albert's Reopening Victoria & Albert’s will officially reopen at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on July 28th, 2022! Reservations can be made beginning on June 20th, 2022 , and will have availability for bookings 60 days in advance. |
November 2022 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Aug. 31 - Late 2023 | World Celebration : EPCOT | CommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall will be housed within the CommuniCore Plaza, and will be the first fully-purpose built structure in FestiTal programing! there will also be a new location in EPCOT called “Mickey and Friends” where you can meet some of your favorite Disney characters! |
| Under Construction - TBD | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | PLAY! Pavilion Part of the EPCOT Transformation, the PLAY! Pavilion will be an interactive metropolis and you will find a city filled with games, activities, and experiences that connect you with friends, family, and beloved Disney characters like never before. |
| Jun. 05 - Late 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | BoardWalk Inn Addition of the new Cake Bake Shop. The Inn itself is undergoing a transformation, as well. “Light and airy touches” will (as Disney says) “reinvigorate” the hotel’s lobby, lounge, and guest rooms. |
| Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
| Mar. 1 - TBA | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort continues its renovation to spruce up and update this flagship resort for it's 30th anniversary. |
| Mar 1 - Late 2024 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort While the Resort remains open to guests, areas are currently being renovated to include new Disney Vacation Club Villas, restaurants, and even new recreation offerings! The Disney Vacation Club Villas are expected to open in late 2024. |
| July 14th - Nov. 19 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival This year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will run from July 14th to November 19th, 2022. |
| Aug. 01 - Late 2023 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Summer House on the Lake New restaurant coming soon to Disney Springs |
| Aug. 31 - Late 2023 | World Nature : EPCOT | Journey of Water Journey of Water is a new attraction — the first ever inspired by Moana — coming to EPCOT in late 2023! |
| Sept. 19th - December 25th, 2022 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | The American Adventure The American Adventure show will be closed for refurbishment beginning on Sept. 19th. |
| Nov. 3 - Nov. 6 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend |
| 2022/11/02 - 2022/12/23 | Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney World | 2022 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party |
| 2022/11/19 - 2022/12/31 | EPCOT : Walt Disney World | 2022 Epcot Festival of the Holidays |
