May 2018 |
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. 09 | Africa : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Festival of the Lion King |
July 2018 |
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. |
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. |
August 2018 |
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. |
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. |
Aug. 21 - Early November 2018 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Tambu Lounge |
December 2018 |
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
May 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 |
Mar 1 - Late 2024 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | 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 2022 |
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
Mar 1 - Late 2024 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | 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. |
August 2022 |
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
Mar 1 - Late 2024 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | 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. |
August 15th - October 30th | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Kona Cafe Kona Cafe will close for refurbishment starting on August 15th, 2022. During this time, guests will still be able to order from Kona Island. You’ll be able to use the My Disney Experience app and place a Mobile Order. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings will all be available. |
December 2022 |
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
Mar 1 - Late 2024 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | 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. |