All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Water Parks in Walt Disney World during January of 2015, 2018, 2020, 2024 and 2026

January 2015

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!"
Jan. 04 - Mar. 14Blizzard Beach : Water ParksBlizzard Beach
Jan. 05 - Apr. 22Discovery Island : Disney's Animal KingdomFlame Tree Barbecue
Jan. 05 - Jun. 17Discovery Island : Disney's Animal KingdomCreature Comforts Closed to be converted into a Starbucks location.
Jan. 05 - Jun. 25Disney's Animal KingdomFlame Tree BBQ

January 2018

10/22/17 - 1/7/18Blizzard Beach : Water ParksBlizzard Beach
Jan. 01 - Apr. 22Asia : Disney's Animal KingdomFlights 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. 10Asia : Disney's Animal KingdomKali River Rapids
1/7 - 3/18/18Typhoon Lagoon : Water ParksTyphoon Lagoon

January 2020

Sep. 08 - Jan. 12Blizzard Beach : Water ParksBlizzard Beach
Jan. 13 - Mar. 29Typhoon Lagoon : Water ParksTyphoon Lagoon Annual Refurbishment

January 2024

Jan 8th - March 15thAsia : Disney's Animal KingdomKali River Rapids Kali River Rapids will close for refurbishment on January 8th, 2024 and is scheduled to reopen on March 16th, 2024.

January 2026

No Events Announced for this Month Yet