All Closures and Refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Resorts or Saratoga Springs in Walt Disney World during February of 2017

February 2017

Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldStar 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 - CLOSINGAsia : Disney's Animal KingdomFlights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!"
Early 2016 - Sep. 30Dolphin : Disney ResortsWDW 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 2017Wilderness Lodge : Disney ResortsHidden 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 2017Wilderness Lodge : Disney ResortsCub's Den Children's Activity Center
2016 - Through summer 2017Wilderness Lodge : Disney ResortsTrout Pass Pool Bar
8/4/16 - Late 2018Beach Club : Disney ResortsConvention 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 2018Yacht Club : Disney ResortsConvention 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. 17Wilderness Lodge : Disney ResortsDisney'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 2017BoardWalk : Disney ResortsExterior Maintenance and Painting Most work will be done between 9am and 5pm.
Dec. 12 - Feb. 03All Star Music Resort : Disney ResortsPiano Pool Guests may use the Calypso Pool near Melody Hall during this refurbishment.
January 2017 - Mid-Late 2017Yacht Club : Disney ResortsResort Room Refurbishment
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019Coronado Springs Resort : Disney ResortsHard Goods Refurbishment
Jan. 02 - Mar. 03Old Key West : Disney ResortsSandcastle Pool
Jan. 02 - Feb. 15Dolphin : Disney ResortsGrotto Pool Closure The Grotto pool will be closed during this time.
Jan. 03 - Feb. 13Asia : Disney's Animal KingdomKali River Rapids
Jan. 06 - Mar. 16Caribbean Beach : Disney ResortsTrinidad South Village Pool
Jan. 09 - Mar. 16Caribbean Beach : Disney ResortsTrinidad South Region Several refurbishment projects are underway. You may see or hear construction specifically around the pirate-themed rooms in Trinidad South. Work will not begin until 9am
Jan. 16 - Feb. 24Saratoga Springs : Disney ResortsPaddock Pool Water Play Area
Jan. 30 - Feb. 10Beach Club : Disney ResortsStormalong Bay Pool Slide Pool remains open
Jan. 30 - Feb. 02Saratoga Springs : Disney ResortsCongress Park Pool
February 2017 - Jul. 01Wilderness Lodge : Disney ResortsRoaring 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 - 2019Caribbean Beach : Disney ResortsBarbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort.
Feb. 2017 - Mar. 19Caribbean Beach : Disney ResortsSpyglass 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 2018Pop Century : Disney ResortsHard Goods Refurbishment
Feb. 06 - Feb. 10All Star Movies : Disney ResortsFantasia Pool
Feb. 06 - Feb. 10BoardWalk : Disney ResortsLuna Park Pool/ Kiddie Pool /Spa
Feb. 06 - Mar. 03BoardWalk : Disney ResortsLuna Park Slide
Feb. 13 - Feb. 15BoardWalk : Disney ResortsGarden Pool Leisure pool at Boardwalk
Feb. 13 - Apr. 07Port Orleans Riverside : Disney ResortsAlligator Bayou North Pool
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09Coronado Springs Resort : Disney ResortsGran 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.
Feb. 20 - Feb. 22Beach Club : Disney ResortsTidal Pool The leisure pool at the Beach Club
Feb. 22 - Feb. 24Yacht Club : Disney ResortsAdmiral Pool Leisure Pool at Yacht Club
Feb. 27 - Mar. 01BoardWalk : Disney ResortsCommunity Hall Pool Boardwalk Villas leisure pool