All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Art of Animation, EPCOT or Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World during June and August of 2016, 2022 and 2024

June 2016

2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31EPCOT : Walt Disney World2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Jan. 04 - Opens June 17th - FastPass+ AvailableLand Pavilion : EPCOTSoarin' Update and Expansion Another theater is being added, as well as new screens and a projection system bringing a visually enhanced experience.
Jan. 18 - PERMANENT CLOSUREFuture World West : EPCOTHabit Heroes
Now - Jun. 30Magic KingdomWalt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available.
May. 02 - Jun. 16China Pavilion : EPCOTHouse of Whispering Willows
June 2016Norway Pavilion : EPCOTFrozen Ever After and Royal Summerhus Open
June 2016Fantasyland : Magic KingdomMickey's Royal Friendship Faire Castle Show Debuts
Jun. 17Future World West : EPCOTSoarin' Around the World The new show with new projection screens debuts June 17, 2016.

August 2016

2021/11/18 - 2021/12/31EPCOT : Walt Disney World2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Now - Jun. 30Magic KingdomWalt Disney World Monorail System The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If you plan to use this form of transportation during your visit, check to be sure of the best option available, as alternative transportation options will be available.
Jul. 06 - Oct. 24Adventureland : Magic KingdomSwiss Family Treehouse
Aug. 01 - Aug. 07Liberty Square : Magic KingdomLiberty Square Riverboat
8/8 - 11/19/16Frontierland : Magic KingdomBig Thunder Mountain Railroad
Aug. 22 - Sep. 15Fantasyland : Magic Kingdomit's a small world
Aug. 26 - 27EPCOTPixar Party Trading Event in World ShowPlace. Registration for this annual pin trading event will take place on April 28, 2016.

June 2022

Under Construction - TBDTomorrowland : Magic KingdomTRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures.
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022Main Street USA : Magic KingdomWalt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities.
Aug. 29 - Late 2023EPCOT : Walt Disney WorldCommuniCore Plaza CommuniCore Plaza will provide an outdoor space where guests can come to relax and experience all that the Festivals have to offer
Aug. 31 - Late 2023World Celebration : EPCOTCommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall will be housed within the CommuniCore Plaza, and will be the first fully-purpose built structure in FestiTal programing! there will also be a new location in EPCOT called “Mickey and Friends” where you can meet some of your favorite Disney characters!
Under Construction - TBDEPCOT : Walt Disney WorldPLAY! Pavilion Part of the EPCOT Transformation, the PLAY! Pavilion will be an interactive metropolis and you will find a city filled with games, activities, and experiences that connect you with friends, family, and beloved Disney characters like never before.
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023EPCOT : Walt Disney WorldWalt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks
Mar. 2 - Jul. 4EPCOT : Walt Disney World2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

August 2022

Under Construction - TBDTomorrowland : Magic KingdomTRON: Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is coaster-style attraction, in which riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON's high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures.
Dec 2018 - December 23, 2022Main Street USA : Magic KingdomWalt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will cease running and will sit "in residence" at its Main Street Station while work progresses on the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland. This will give guests the chance to have an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of some unique photo opportunities.
Aug. 29 - Late 2023EPCOT : Walt Disney WorldCommuniCore Plaza CommuniCore Plaza will provide an outdoor space where guests can come to relax and experience all that the Festivals have to offer
Aug. 31 - Late 2023World Celebration : EPCOTCommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall will be housed within the CommuniCore Plaza, and will be the first fully-purpose built structure in FestiTal programing! there will also be a new location in EPCOT called “Mickey and Friends” where you can meet some of your favorite Disney characters!
Under Construction - TBDEPCOT : Walt Disney WorldPLAY! Pavilion Part of the EPCOT Transformation, the PLAY! Pavilion will be an interactive metropolis and you will find a city filled with games, activities, and experiences that connect you with friends, family, and beloved Disney characters like never before.
Oct 1, 2021 - Apr 1, 2023EPCOT : Walt Disney WorldWalt Disney World 50th Anniversary Across all 4 parks
July 14th - Nov. 19EPCOT : Walt Disney World2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival This year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will run from July 14th to November 19th, 2022.
Aug. 22 - Sep. 01Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney WorldLiberty Belle Riverboat The Liberty Belle Riverboat is closing for refurbishment from August 22nd through September 1st.
Aug. 25Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney WorldBibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reopening Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will officially reopen in Magic Kingdom on August 25th, 2022. Reservations will open in early August. The Disney Springs location does not currently have a reopening date.

June 2024

January 24th - Summer 2024Frontierland : Magic KingdomSplash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on January 24th, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in summer 2024.
Jan. 01 - Summer 2024Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney WorldTiana's Bayou Adventure Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the newly re-themed version of Splash Mountain, will open sometime in summer 2024.
January 27th - July 17thFrontierland : Magic KingdomCountry Bear Jamboree Country Bear Jamboree will CLOSE on January 27th, 2024, for the refurbishment. Disney announced that the new show should open Summer 2024.
May 1st - June 26thMagic Kingdom : Walt Disney World2024 V.I.Passholder Days During V.I.Passholder Days, the AP merchandise discount at select Disney-owned and -operated merchandise locations across Walt Disney World Resort will temporarily increase from 20% to 30%.
June 2nd - June 13thWorld Celebration : EPCOTDVC Lounge Disney has announced that the DVC lounge in EPCOT will be temporarily closed for a scheduled refurbishment. The closure begins on June 2nd, 2024, and will last through July 13th, 2024.
June 9th - TBAAmerican Adventure Pavilion : EPCOTPortraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors A new exhibit will be coming to the American Heritage Gallery, which will feature 60 oil paintings by President George W. Bush.
June 10th, 2024 - September 6th, 2024World Celebration : EPCOT“¡Celebración Encanto!” Join Mirabel and Bruno in “¡Celebración Encanto!” to sing along with some of your favorite songs from Encanto!
June 17th - July 22ndEPCOT : Walt Disney WorldTest Track Test Track presented by Chevrolet will close temporarily beginning June 17. Stay tuned for more details!

August 2024

Jan. 01 - Summer 2024Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney WorldTiana's Bayou Adventure Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the newly re-themed version of Splash Mountain, will open sometime in summer 2024.
June 9th - TBAAmerican Adventure Pavilion : EPCOTPortraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors A new exhibit will be coming to the American Heritage Gallery, which will feature 60 oil paintings by President George W. Bush.
June 10th, 2024 - September 6th, 2024World Celebration : EPCOT“¡Celebración Encanto!” Join Mirabel and Bruno in “¡Celebración Encanto!” to sing along with some of your favorite songs from Encanto!
June 17th - July 22ndEPCOT : Walt Disney WorldTest Track Test Track presented by Chevrolet will close temporarily beginning June 17. Stay tuned for more details!
July 8th - August 21stFantasyland : Magic KingdomPeter Pan's Flight Peter Pan's Flight is closing for a brief refurbishment
Aug 9th - Oct 31stMagic Kingdom : Walt Disney World2024 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will kick off on Friday, August 9th, 2024. Additional parties will take place on select nights through October 31st, 2024. Last year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ran from August 11th through November 1st, with 38 dates to choose from.
Aug 26th - Oct 17thAdventureland : Magic KingdomJungle Cruise This attraction will close briefly for a schedule refurbishment
Aug. 29th - Nov 23rdEPCOT : Walt Disney World2024 EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival