Disney World Refurbs and Ride Closings
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 and refurbishment 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. Things at the parks have to be maintained regularly in order to continue working properly.
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EPCOT Closures / Refurbishments
- Harmonius ends 4/2/2023
- Epcot Forever begins on 4/3/2023
Magic Kingdom Closures / Refurbishments
- Walking path between Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian closed Feb. 2023 and will reopen later Spring 2023
- Disney Enchantment ends on 4/2/2023
- Happily Ever After begins on 4/3/2023
- TRON officially opens 4/4/2023
Animal Kingdom Closures / Refurbishments
Hollywood Studios Closures / Refurbishments
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed February 21, 2023 – TBD
Disney Springs
Temporary Refurbishments and Closures
Permanent Closures
- Typhoon Lagoon closed for refurbishment 11/13/2022 – 3/19/2023
- Blizzard Beach closes for refurbishment 3/19/2023 – TBD
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Closures / Refurbishments
NOTE: Our listings are only for those refurbishments that will likely have an impact on the majority of guests. When it comes to changing out furniture and such in guest rooms, this is fairly routine as Disney is always updating its resorts. Unless it's a full scale remodel, it's considered standard maintenance and is not included in our refurb/rehab schedule.
Rehab 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
Theme Park Capacity Closure Information
During extremely busy times of the year such as Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, the theme parks at Walt Disney World sometimes close in phases as they reach their capacity.
Phase A Closure
Guests with one-day, single-park tickets will not be allowed to enter the theme park unless they are:
- Premium and/or Annual Passholders including those with WDW Premier Passports
- Walt Disney World Resort guests including guests staying at one of the following:
- The Four Seasons Resort
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
- Shades of Green
- Select Disney Springs hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton)
- Golden Oak residents and registered guests
- Guests with Park Hopper tickets who have already entered another Disney theme park that day
- Guests who have Advance Dining Reservations or other appointments within the park such as Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Guests who have Memory Maker
- Guests with Individual Lightning Lane selections at Magic Kingdom
Phase B Closure
Guests with one-day, single-park tickets without Park Hopper or re-entry option will not be allowed to enter the theme park unless they are:
- Premium and/or Annual Passholders including those with WDW Premier Passports
- Walt Disney World Resort guests including guests staying at one of the following:
- The Four Seasons Resort
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
- Shades of Green
- Select Disney Springs hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton)
- Golden Oak residents and registered guests
- Guests with Park Hopper tickets who have already entered another Disney theme park that day
- Guests who have Advance Dining Reservations or other appointments within the park such as Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Guests who have Memory Maker
- Guests with Individual Lightning Lane selections at Magic Kingdom
Phase 1 Closure
Guests with one-day, single-park tickets who have not previously purchased multi-day tickets and cast members looking to use Silver or Main Gate passes will not be allowed to enter the theme park unless they are:
- Premium and/or Annual Passholders
- Guests with previously purchased multi-day or multi-park tickets
- Walt Disney World Resort guests
- Guests arriving via Walt Disney World transportation
- Guests with Park Hopper tickets who have already entered another Disney theme park that day
- Guests who have Advance Dining Reservations or other appointments within the park such as Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Phase 2 Closure
Only the following guests will be granted park entrance:
- Premium and/or Annual Passholders
- Walt Disney World Resort guests
including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
- Guests arriving via Walt Disney World transportation
- Guests who have Advance Dining Reservations or other appointments within the park such as Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Phase 3 Closure
Only the following guests will be granted park entrance:
- Premium and/or Annual Passholders
- Walt Disney World Resort guests
including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
- Guests who have Advance Dining Reservations or other appointments within the park such as Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Phase 4 Closure
Closed to ALL guests
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