Disney World Refurbs and Ride Closings
LAST UPDATE: September, 2023
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.
- Theme Park Capacity Closure Information
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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.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas From February 1, 2023 through September 2023, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village will be undergoing refurbishment. During this time, you may be able to see and hear construction during the daytime hours.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
- All-Star Movies From January 2025 through April 2025, Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, guests are welcome to swim in the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
- All-Star Music Resort
- All-Star Sports
- Art of Animation Resort
- Bay Lake Tower - Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Disney's Beach Club Resort Through late fall 2023, Disney’s Beach Club Villas will undergo refurbishment. During this time, Resort amenities will remain available for your enjoyment. While you may see or hear construction during daytime hours, you should not hear noise from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.
- Disney's BoardWalk Resort & Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas are being refurbished with new offerings; plus, updates are coming to guest rooms, lobby and more. While most Resort hotel amenities will remain available, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Additionally, please allow for additional travel time.
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
From January 2024 through April 2024, the Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in any of the 5 leisure pools at this Disney Resort hotel.
- Disney's Contemporary Resort – Main Feature pool closed Winter 2023 for refurbishment.
Walt Disney World has announced that from January 2025 through May 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. They’ve advised that guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this closure, guests are able to use the Tidal, Admiral, and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
- Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Disney's Grand Floridian
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently undergoing refurbishment. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Please allow for extra travel time.
- Disney's Old Key West
- Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Bungalows, & upcoming DVC As Disney prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 am.
- Disney's Pop Century Resort
- Disney Port Orleans French Quarter From January 2024 through April 2024, the Doubloon Lagoon pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during day time hours. During this time, guests are welcome to swim in the Ol’ Man Island pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.
- Disney's Port Orleans Riverside
- Disney's Saratoga Springs
- Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Walt Disney World has announced that from January 2025 through May 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. They’ve advised that guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this closure, guests are able to use the Tidal, Admiral, and Dunes Cove leisure pools. - Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
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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