All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Water Parks in Walt Disney World during January, September and October of 2018, 2019 and 2022
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 |
September 2018 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
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 2019 | ||
| 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 |
| Jan. 06 - Mar. 16 | Water Parks : Walt Disney World | Typhoon Lagoon |
| Jan. 07 - Mar. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
September 2019 | ||
| Sep. 08 - Jan. 12 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Blizzard Beach |
October 2019 | ||
| Sep. 08 - Jan. 12 | Blizzard Beach : Water Parks | Blizzard Beach |
January 2022 | ||
| 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 |
| Jan. 02 | Typhoon Lagoon : Water Parks | Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Reopening |
| Jan. 4 - Apr. 16 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Expedition Everest Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain will be closed for a lengthy refurbishment beginning January 4th through April 16th, 2022. |
September 2022 | ||
| Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
| Sept. 11th - Sept. 24th | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Feathered Friends in Flight Feathered Friends in Flight will be closed in Animal Kingdom from Sept. 11th to Sept. 24th. |
October 2022 | ||
| Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks |
