All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Water Parks in Walt Disney World during January, August and October of 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2026
January 2016 | ||
| 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!" |
| Oct. 04 - Jan. 02 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Blizzard Beach |
| Jan. 03 - Mar. 19 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Typhoon Lagoon |
| Jan. 04 - Mar. 13 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
| Jan. 04 - Jan. 25 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Maharajah Jungle Trek |
| Jan. 04 - Feb. 18 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
| Jan. 25 - Mar. 17 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Warung Outpost |
August 2016 | ||
| 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!" |
| Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dinosaur |
| Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dino Institute Shop |
October 2016 | ||
| 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!" |
| Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dinosaur |
| Jul. 25 - Nov. 19 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Dino Institute Shop |
| Oct. 23 - Dec. 24 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Annual Refurbishment |
January 2018 | ||
| 10/22/17 - 1/7/18 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Blizzard Beach |
| 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 |
| 1/7 - 3/18/18 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Typhoon Lagoon |
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. |
| Jun. 21 - Aug. 11 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Disney H2O Glow Nights Special lighting effects will transform the water park as Buzz, Woody and Jessie throw a Beach Party inspired by their friend, "Partysaurus" Rex. This special ticketed event will take place on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m. and costs $55 for adults and $50 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax). For more information and to purchase tickets, call (407) 939-1872. |
| 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. |
October 2018 | ||
| Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
| Oct. 28 - Jan. 05 | Water Parks : Walt Disney World | Blizzard Beach |
January 2023 | ||
| Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
August 2023 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
October 2023 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
January 2026 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
August 2026 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
October 2026 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
