April 2016 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Early 2015 - Memorial Day Weekend | Pixar Place : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Toy Story Expansion The expanded Toy Story Midway Mania new 3rd track opens Memorial Day weekend, 2016.
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2014 - 2016 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Springs Transformation The multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs will treat guests to more shopping, dining and entertainment amid open-air promenades, springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands, from boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores.
Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that Guests use complimentary Walt Disney World Resort transportation from Parks and Resorts to Downtown Disney and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences. |
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. |
6/2015 - Aug. 30 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Villas Renovation |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Aug. 17 - May. 05 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Boardwalk Inn Exterior repair and painting |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
2014 - Through early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | General Construction Around Resort Certain buildings or pathways may be unavailable at certain times. Construction will be taking place throughout the resort. |
Unknown | The West Side : Disney Springs | DisneyQuest DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close sometime in 2016 to make way for the previously announced new NBA Experience, which will include a restaurant and a store. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 01 - May. 20 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Early 2015 - Feb. 03 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood will be transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory to "match the design aesthetic of Disney Springs." The interior will feature spherical, planet-shaped lighting fixtures and will create a welcoming atmosphere for fans to celebrate a new generation of superstar entertainers, while retaining the old movie memorabilia. There will be a new outdoor terrace and an outdoor bar space called Stargazers that will feature live entertainment. The main dining room will include a DJ. Planet Hollywood's renovations will be completed in 2016. |
Jan. 19 - Nov. 18 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Pizza Planet PizzeRizzo, themed after the Muppets character Rizzo the Rat, will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location.
The casual Italian-American dining experience will feature pizza and other Italian specialties, with updated indoor and outdoor seating areas, a banquet room, and a special booth designated just for Rizzo's celebrity friends. |
Jan. 22 - Aug. 17 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 01 - Aug. 03 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Flying Fish Cafe Total redo of the restaurant. |
Feb. 01 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Seashore Sweets Closed to make way for a new experience. |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
Feb. 07 - Jun. 22 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Treehouse Villas Soft Goods Rehab Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 07 - OPEN SEASONALLY | Sunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Club Disney According to the official Disney website, Club Disney in the Sunset Showcase will be closed beginning February 7. No word on when or whether it will return. The Sunset Showcase will continue to host special events, such as Club Villain, however. |
Feb. 22 - Apr. 15 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Aruba Pool |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt 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. |
4/2016 - Through Summer 2016 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Routine Roof Maintenance During this time guests may see work in progress. |
Apr. 02 - Sep. 24 | Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Apr. 02 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Streets of America |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Mike and Sulley Meet and Greet Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Mickey Avenue : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Prop Shop Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Studio Catering Company Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 | Commissary Lane : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Writer's Stop Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 03 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Watto's Grotto Closing permanently to make way for theme park expansion. |
Apr. 04 - Early 2017 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Fulton's Crab House Becomes Paddlefish Paddlefish is set to open Saturday, February 4, 2017. |
Apr. 04 - Apr. 20 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | Disney's Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf Fantasia Fairways |
Apr. 11 - Apr. 23 | Main Street USA : Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad |
Apr. 11 - Apr. 26 | Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World Railroad |
Apr. 14 - May. 19 | Magic Kingdom | Disney After Hours a special ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom. The $149 (plus tax) ticket will allow guests to stay in the Magic Kingdom for three hours after the park closes. Guests will have the chance to enjoy most of the park's popular attractions and character greetings, such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Princess Fairytale Hall. In addition, the cost of admission includes ice cream novelties and select beverages.
Dates for the event are:
April 28 and May 5, 2016 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
April 14 and 21, and May 8, 12 and 19, 2016 from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
For more details or to purchase tickets, call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7185. Number of tickets to be sold for each evening are limited. |
Apr. 15 - Apr. 17 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Rob Kaz ACME Artist Signing ACME Artist Rob Kaz will be on hand for special
appearances and signings at Art of Disney at
Disney Springs Marketplace from 3-5p.m. and
7-9p.m. |
Apr. 19 - Summer 2016 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Jamaica Village Pool |
Apr. 22 - Apr. 23 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Disney Artist Showcase Join the Disney artist showcase with Costa Alavezos, Tim McCloskey, Randy Noble, Don "Ducky" Williams and Darren Wilson for special appearances and signings April 22 from 6-8p.m. and April 23 from 4-6p.m. at Art of Disney at Disney Springs Marketplace. Special note: Randy Noble will only appear on April 22 for signings. |
September 2016 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Aug. 15 - Aug. 29 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Work is under way on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios that was announced during the 2015 D23 EXPO. |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
2014 - Through early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | General Construction Around Resort Certain buildings or pathways may be unavailable at certain times. Construction will be taking place throughout the resort. |
Unknown | The West Side : Disney Springs | DisneyQuest DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close sometime in 2016 to make way for the previously announced new NBA Experience, which will include a restaurant and a store. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Early 2015 - Feb. 03 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood will be transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory to "match the design aesthetic of Disney Springs." The interior will feature spherical, planet-shaped lighting fixtures and will create a welcoming atmosphere for fans to celebrate a new generation of superstar entertainers, while retaining the old movie memorabilia. There will be a new outdoor terrace and an outdoor bar space called Stargazers that will feature live entertainment. The main dining room will include a DJ. Planet Hollywood's renovations will be completed in 2016. |
Jan. 19 - Nov. 18 | Muppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Pizza Planet PizzeRizzo, themed after the Muppets character Rizzo the Rat, will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location.
The casual Italian-American dining experience will feature pizza and other Italian specialties, with updated indoor and outdoor seating areas, a banquet room, and a special booth designated just for Rizzo's celebrity friends. |
Feb. 01 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Seashore Sweets Closed to make way for a new experience. |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
Feb. 07 - OPEN SEASONALLY | Sunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Club Disney According to the official Disney website, Club Disney in the Sunset Showcase will be closed beginning February 7. No word on when or whether it will return. The Sunset Showcase will continue to host special events, such as Club Villain, however. |
Now - Jun. 30 | Magic Kingdom | Walt 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. |
4/2016 - Through Summer 2016 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Routine Roof Maintenance During this time guests may see work in progress. |
Apr. 02 - Sep. 24 | Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Apr. 04 - Early 2017 | The West Side : Disney Springs | Fulton's Crab House Becomes Paddlefish Paddlefish is set to open Saturday, February 4, 2017. |
Apr. 19 - Summer 2016 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Jamaica Village Pool |
7/2016 - 10/2016 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Sturdy Branches Health Club |
Jul. 06 - Oct. 24 | Adventureland : Magic Kingdom | Swiss Family Treehouse |
Jul. 11 - Nov. 22 | Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney Resorts | Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory During this refurbishment, the Scat Cat Lounge adjacent to the resort lobby will feature some popular dishes, like jambalaya, gumbo, po' boys, and beignets. There will also be a selection of grab 'n' go meals available for purchase. For guests wishing for more selection, bus transportation will be provided from 7 a.m. to midnight to Port Orleans Riverside. In addition, the resort will continue to offer its in-room pizza delivery service from 4 p.m. to midnight daily. The menu includes pizza, hot and cold sandwiches and pasta. |
Jul. 15 - Jan. 31 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Refurbishment |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Convention Center Expansion Work During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Convention Center Expansion Work During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
Aug. 04 - Sep. 05 | Disney Springs : Walt Disney World | Art in August Every weekend (Thursday through Sunday), tents will be set up throughout the promenade, with Disney artists and handmade treasures, including jewelry from Jortra and stationary from Boiled Books, and unique keepsakes such as the latest Precious Moments Dolls from doll designer Linda Rick. Painters like Greg McCullough and Darren Wilson will sit alongside niche craftsman selling items that include giftable plants (Petal Pushers), handmade soaps and beauty products (Rinse) and decorative house and garden flags (Swaying in the Breeze). The eclectic Pop Gallery on the West Side will have a booth featuring unique pieces, as will Name Works. On select dates, these artists will be joined by photographer Carlos Cuba, Precious Moments figurine sculptor Hiko Maeda, and game designer Quynh Kimball. Here's a partial list of artists/artisans who will be at Disney Springs this month (subject to change). |
8/8 - 11/19/16 | Frontierland : Magic Kingdom | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad |
Aug. 22 - Sep. 15 | Fantasyland : Magic Kingdom | it's a small world |
September 2 - Oct. 31 | Magic Kingdom | Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party From 7 p.m. to midnight on select nights guests can enjoy Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade; trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom at numerous locations; and the special Happy HalloWishes fireworks. Lots of characters are out in the park, wearing their favorite costumes. The 29 dates for 2016 are: September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29, 30; October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31.
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Sep. 02 - Oct. 31 | Sunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood Studios | Club Villain at Sunset Showcase Friday and Saturday nights from September 2 to October 29, and on Halloween night, October 31. |
Sep. 02 - Sep. 05 | The Marketplace : Disney Springs | Great Irish Hooley The 5th annual hooley will be held at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant. New live music and dance entertainment, fresh menu creations and plenty of craft beer and cocktail options are on tap to celebrate the Hooley's fifth year. The complete entertainment schedule will be posted at www.raglanroad.com and www.greatirishhooley.com closer to the event. |