All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or The Marketplace in Walt Disney World during January and December of 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2024
January 2015 | ||
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!" |
Jan. 05 - Apr. 22 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree Barbecue |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 17 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Creature Comforts Closed to be converted into a Starbucks location. |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 25 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree BBQ |
December 2015 | ||
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!" |
2014 - 2016 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation The multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs will treat guests to more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands, from boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores. Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that Guests use complimentary Walt Disney World Resort transportation from Parks and Resorts to Downtown Disney and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences. |
January 2018 | ||
Jan. 01 - Apr. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder / New UP-Themed Show Flights of Wonder is now closed. A a new show featuring Russell and Dug from Disney Pixar's film "UP" will open spring/summer 2018. This new experience will offer guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug as they discover species of birds from around the world in their newest adventure at the Caravan Theater in Anandapur Village. |
Jan. 02 - Feb. 10 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
December 2018 | ||
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
January 2019 | ||
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
Jan. 07 - Mar. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
December 2019 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
January 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. |
December 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. |
January 2024 | ||
Jan 8th - March 15th | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids will close for refurbishment on January 8th, 2024 and is scheduled to reopen on March 16th, 2024. |
December 2024 | ||
No Events Announced for this Month Yet |