All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs or Hollywood Boulevard in Walt Disney World during April and November of 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022
April 2017 | ||
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!" |
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 |
November 2017 | ||
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!" |
Apr. 23 - Fall 2017 | The Landing : Disney Springs | Portobello Country Italian Trattoria Terralina Crafted Italian is slated to open this fall on the site of the former Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. No official opening date has been announced yet. |
May. 30 - TBA | The West Side : Disney Springs | Jaleo A new restaurant coming from Chef Jose Andres. |
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. |
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. |
Oct. 27 - Nov. 26 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Disney-Pixar's Coco Family Celebration Disney Springs guests can celebrate the release of the new Disney-Pixar film "Coco" with a family-friendly fiesta that will take place at Disney Springs West Side. |
Nov. 13 - TBA | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Sosa Family Cigars |
April 2020 | ||
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
Mar. 20 - Apr. 16 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Previews Start for New Cirque du Soleil "Drawn to Life" Show For the first time, Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios joined forces with Cirque du Soleil to create a show that combines Disney storytelling and heart with Cirque du Soleil’s signature artistry. The story is the tale of young girl whose father is a Disney animator. Because of this she has grown up with the characters and her dad finds a way to send her on a journey in the world of Disney Animation! |
Apr. 17 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | New Cirque du Soleil Show "Drawn to Life" Opens For the first time, Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios joined forces with Cirque du Soleil to create a show that combines Disney storytelling and heart with Cirque du Soleil’s signature artistry. The story is the tale of young girl whose father is a Disney animator. Because of this she has grown up with the characters and her dad finds a way to send her on a journey in the world of Disney Animation! |
November 2020 | ||
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
April 2021 | ||
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
November 2021 | ||
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
Nov. 1 - Dec. 16 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids will be closed for refurbishment beginning November 1st through mid-December 2021. |
April 2022 | ||
Mar 2020 - Jun. 13 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Finding Nemo: The Musical Disney has announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical has permanently closed as we know it to be reimagined with a new storyline based on the same classic characters. The new show will be named Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and is set to open sometime in summer 2022. |
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
Jan. 4 - Apr. 16 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Expedition Everest Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain will be closed for a lengthy refurbishment beginning January 4th through April 16th, 2022. |
November 2022 | ||
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
Aug. 01 - Late 2023 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Summer House on the Lake New restaurant coming soon to Disney Springs |