All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or The West Side in Walt Disney World during February, June and December of 2015, 2018 and 2021
February 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 |
June 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 - 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 |
| 2014 - May. 31 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation Parking Lots - Entrance 2 - Lots A-G. Loss of parking lot Entrance 2 to Guest/Cast traffic and associated lots A-G in preparation for the construction of Town Center and the East Garage. |
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 - May. 31 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation Parking Lots - Entrance 2 - Lots A-G. Loss of parking lot Entrance 2 to Guest/Cast traffic and associated lots A-G in preparation for the construction of Town Center and the East Garage. |
February 2018 | ||
| May. 30 - TBA | The West Side : Disney Springs | Jaleo A new restaurant coming from Chef Jose Andres. |
| 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 |
| Feb. 04 - TBD | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Finding Nemo: The Musical |
June 2018 | ||
| May. 30 - TBA | The West Side : Disney Springs | Jaleo A new restaurant coming from Chef Jose Andres. |
| Spring 2018 - Jun. 18 | Pandora - The World of Avatar : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Palm Golf Course Undergoing regular aeration process and is also getting re-imagined bunkers and improved drainage capabilities. |
| 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. |
December 2018 | ||
| May. 30 - TBA | The West Side : Disney Springs | Jaleo A new restaurant coming from Chef Jose Andres. |
| Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
| Oct. 30 - Aug. 12 | The West Side : Disney Springs | City Works Eatery and Pour House A restaurant and bar known for craft beers from local breweries and around the world, plans to open its eighth location in Disney Springs West Side. Opening date has been announced as August 12, 2019! |
February 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. |
June 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. |
