All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Walt Disney World during April

April 2026

Sept 2024 - July 2026Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney ResortsBay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort In April of 2024, Disney confirmed that beginning in September, the Bay Lake Tower would begin the first major refurbishment in its history, lasting a full year.
Jan 6th, 2025 - May 3rd, 2026Frontierland : Magic KingdomBig Thunder Mountain Railroad According to Disney, Big Thunder Mountain will close for refurbishment on January 6th, 2025. The website says the attraction will “reopen with a little bit of new magic in 2026.”
Early April 2025 - August 2027Port Orleans Riverside : Disney ResortsPort Orleans Riverside Guest rooms in the Magnolia Bend at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment. During this time, guests may see or hear construction work in the area.
July 2025 - Late 2026Yacht Club : Disney ResortsYacht Club Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing routine exterior maintenance through late 2026.
Aug 4th - April 8thTomorrowland : Magic KingdomBuzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin The Tomorrowland attraction will temporarily close in August 2025 and is set to reopen sometime next year.
Oct 2025 - May 2026Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village : Disney ResortsAnimal Kingdom Lodge: Kidani Village From October 2025 through May 2026, Guest rooms at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will undergo refurbishment. During these times, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. All amenities will remain available throughout the refurbishment.
Oct. 01 - TBAPolynesian : Disney ResortsPolynesian Village Resort Construction at the Polynesian Village Resort in 2026 will primarily focus on the new main entrance, with the project running through 2026 or into 2027. While the resort's pools and dining will remain open, the main entrance roadway and bus area are being reconfigured, which may cause construction noise and visual impacts, especially during daytime hours.
January 2026 - Late April 2026All Star Sports : Disney ResortsAll Star Sports Pools Surfboard Bay Pool & Kiddie Pool will undergo a refurbishment. Access to other All Star pools will remain open during this time.
Jan 2026 - May 2026Beach Club : Disney ResortsBeach Club Resort and Beach Club Villas Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing visible exterior maintenance through late 2026, which will impact views from various locations throughout the resort, and at times, require alternate paths of travel. As part of this work, from mid-January, 2026 through early May, the Tidal leisure pool will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work in the area until the work is complete. Most dining and resort amenities will remain available.
Jan 26th - Early MayContemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney ResortsBay Lake Tower Cove Pool Bay Lake Tower Cove Pool will undergo a refurbishment. Access to other Contemporary pools will remain open during this time.
Feb 15th - May 12thTyphoon Lagoon : Water ParksTyphoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon will close to begin a seasonal refurbishment; Anticipated reopening date: Not yet known Blizzard Beach will be open for guests to experience.
Feb 23rd - Summer 2026Rafiki's Planet Watch : Disney's Animal KingdomConservation Station This location will be temporarily closing on February 23rd to make way for a new Bluey adventure coming in Summer 2026.
Feb 23rd - Summer 2026Rafiki's Planet Watch : Disney's Animal KingdomThe Animation Experience This location will be temporarily closing on February 23rd to make way for a new Bluey adventure coming in Summer 2026.
Feb 23rd - May 2026Yacht Club : Disney ResortsCrew's Cup Lounge Crew's Cup Lounge will close on February 23, 2026. The lounge is expected to reopen in May 2026 after its three-month refurbishment.
2026/03/01 - 2026/06/02EPCOT : Walt Disney World2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
April 29th - Later 2026Echo Lake : Disney's Hollywood StudiosMickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway This attraction will close for a brief refurbishment.