Disney World Closings, Disney Rehabs

There is nothing worse than anticipating a specific Disney attraction, and after you arrive, finding out that it will be closed for the duration of your stay. Below is a complete list of the Walt Disney World rehab schedules that you can expect in the upcoming weeks and months. You can't plan for sudden closings, but you can manage your expectations by referring to the list below before your Disney vacation. Not all "shut downs" are scheduled, and there are countless reasons why an attraction might suddenly close. Don't get mad at the Cast Members, it's not their fault.

Updated 2/7/2012
*All refurbishments are subject to change without notice.

• Tutto Italia- closed 1/8/2012-4/30/2012
• Innoventions: House of Innoventions exhibit- closed 12/4/2011- 5/2012
• Test Track- closed 4/2012- September 2012

Recent Permanently Closed Attractions:

• Honey I Shrunk the Audience
• Epcot Pet Kennel
• Dragon Legend Acrobats at the China Pavilion
• British Invasion at the United Kingdom Pavilion. A new band English Channel is now performing.
• Balzac kiosk

• Fantasyland Construction- Construction wall photos work continues until 2012.
• Dumbo- closed 1/9/2012-3/12/2012
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- closed 1/9/2012-5/27/2012
• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor- closed 1/4/2012-3/27/2012
• Main Street Electrical Parade- not performed 1/20/2012-2/10/2012
• Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade- modified parade route 1/22-2/29/2012. The Parade will start at Town Square down Main Street USA, and make a full circle in front of Cinderella Castle and return to Town Square.

Recent Permanently Closed Attractions:

• Balzac kiosk
• Fantasyland Skyway Site- has been demolished.
• Pooh's Playful Spot
• Ariel's Grotto
• Scuttle's Landing
• Exposition Hall- Walt Disney Story Theatre
• Storytime with Belle
• Magic Kingdom Pet Kennel
• Mickey's Toontown Fair
  • Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the Disney Princesses are now located in Town Square Theater. 
  • The Walt Disney Railroad will remain open but the Toontown station will be closed during construction.
  
  

• Kali River Rapids- closed 1/23/2012-2/9/2012

Recent Permanently Closed Attractions:

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Pet Kennel is now closed.
• Village Beatniks- no longer appearing in the park.
• Balzac kiosk
• Mor Thiam- final performance 1/28/2012

• Sounds Dangerous- operates seasonally
• Fantasmic- not being performed 1/9/2012 -2/12/2012.
• Studio Backlot Tour- closed 2/13/2012- 3/10/2012
• Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show- closed 4/29- 5/2/2012

Recent Permanently Closed Attractions:

• Power Rangers have left Disney.  They have been sold back to original owner. 
• Disney-Hollywood Studios Pet Kennel is closed.
• Block Party Bash- no longer being performed.
• Lotso has left the Magic of Disney Animation building.
• Journey into Narnia: Prince Caspian closed
• The Little Einsteins at character meet and great

 

• Typhoon Lagoon- 12/4/2011-3/17/2012

• Basin- closed 1/9/2012- mid March

Recent Permanently Closed

• Mickey's Groove closed 4/2/2011. 
• Magic Masters- closed 9/25/2011. Store is now Something Silver, a jewelry store
• Magnetron- closed 9/30/2011. Store is nowBLINK by Wet Seal, a clothing store.
• RIDEMAKERZ- has relocated to Team Mickey Athletic Club in the Marketplace

Disney's Palm Golf Course-

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course-

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Course

Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course

Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course-

 

 

NOTE: Our listing is for those refurbishments that will have an impact on the majority of guests. When it comes to changing out rooms, this is fairly routine as Disney is always monitoring their resorts. Unless it's a full scale remodel, it's considered standard maintenance and is not included in the refurb/rehab schedule.

 

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas- closed 1/9/2012-2/3/2012 Pool Slide at Samawati Springs Pool- the pool will remain open.  Guests may use slide at Jambo House.

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• All Star Music Resort  Piano Pool closed 2/6/2012- 3/16/2012

 

• Disney All Star Sports

 

• Disney's Beach Club Resort

• Disney's Boardwalk Resort- Inn Leisure Pool closed 3/19/2012-3/22/2012.
  
  

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort- Jamaica Village Pool closed 2/15/2012- 2/17/2012

• Disney's Contemporary Resort  Pool slide at Feature pool closed 1/5/2012- 2/17/2012 Pool remains open. Pool slide at Bay Cove Pool (Bay Lake Towers) closed 2/20/2012- 3/16/2012
• Disney's Coronado Springs Resort- Ranchos leisure pool closed 3/11/2012-3/14/2012

• Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground- Pool slide at Meadow Feature Pool closed 2/6/2012-3/2/2012

• Disney's Grand Floridian- Spa closed 9/19/2011 for 18 months. The fitness center will remain open during this time. Pool slide at Beach Pool closed 2/6/2012-3/2/2012
  
  

• Disney's Old Key West- Pool near building 19 closed 2/21/2012-2/22/2012. Pool near Turtle Shack closed 2/23/2012-2/24/2012. Pool near building 55 closed 2/27/2012-2/28/2012.

• Disney's Pop Century

• Disney's Polynesian Resort- Nanea Volcano Pool will be under a refurbishment from 1/30-4/1/2012. Pool slide closed 2/6/2012- 3/16/2012

• Disney Port Orleans French Quarter

• Disney Port Orleans Riverside-Alligator Bayou leisure pool near buildings 36 and 39 closed 3/19/2012- 3/22/2012. Magnolia Bend leisure pool near buildings 90-95 closed 2/27/2012-3/1/2012. Alligator Bayou leisure pool near 16, 17, 18 closed 3/12/2012- 3/15/2012. Lobby and Atrium refurbishment 4/9/2012-5/25/2012.

• Disney's Saratoga Springs - Treehouse Villas pool closed 2/13/2012-2/14/2012.

• Disney's Wilderness Lodge

• Disney's Yacht Club Resort- Cape May Cafe closed 7/9/2012-8/3/2012.

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Term Descriptions:

• SEASONAL OPERATION:  The attraction only opens during periods of anticipated peak attendance.  Check Guest Relations and Park Guide maps for specific opening/closing times.
• REHAB:  The attraction is closed for routine maintenance.
• REFURBISHMENT:  The attraction is closed for an extended period for extensive repairs/remodeling.
• DARK: This term is used when a performance of a stage show is not scheduled

If you have discrepancies or corrections, please let us know