Disney World Refurbishments & Ride Closings
LAST UPDATE: September 2024
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.Do you know of any Walt Disney World Closures that we're missing? Please send us an email
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Jungle Cruise - Beginning August 26, 2024, Jungle Cruise will temporarily close for refurbishment. The attraction is scheduled to reopen (as Jingle Cruise!) before the winter holidays begin at Walt Disney World
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Test Track- Temporarily Unavailable no opening TBA
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The Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge, located in EPCOT's Imagination! Pavilion, will be temporarily closed until late this summer for a planned refurbishment.
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Disney Springs
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Temporarily unavailable
- NONE
- Typhoon Lagoon closes on November 4, 2024 and Blizzard Beach will reopen.
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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
- 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 Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries will undergo refurbishment work from July through September 2024. During the refurbishment, the store will remain partially open for guests to shop. Guests may see and hear construction work.
- Art of Animation Resort
- Bay Lake Tower - Disney's Contemporary Resort
From Sept. 2024-Sept. 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the refurbishment, Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower. Additionally, the Skybridge may experience intermittent closures. Please allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized. - Disney's Beach 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.
- Disney's BoardWalk Resort & Villas From August through mid-September, Leaping Horse Libations will undergo refurbishment work. During this time, a temporary bar will be available on the pool deck from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. You may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Barbados quite pool closed 7/29 - end of Sept. 2024
- Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Beginning in September, the Screen Door General Store, Disney’s Character Carnival, and Thimbles & Threads at Disney’s BoardWalk will each undergo refurbishment. While one store is closed for construction, you are welcome to shop at and enjoy the other two stores that are available.
- Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Horseback riding is temporarily unavailable. We expect horseback riding to resume regular hours in November.
- 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 prepares 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
From Monday, July 29 through the end of September, the Everything POP Food Court will be under refurbishment. During this time, we ask that guests please use mobile order in the My Disney Experience app to order food and drinks. Guests should please be prepared to utilize alternate entrances to the food court. Dining room seating may be limited.
- Disney Port Orleans French Quarter
From May 2024 through November 2024, some guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
- Disney's Port Orleans Riverside
- Disney's Saratoga Springs
- Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
From April through December 2024, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. During this time, you may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.
Beginning July 13, 2024, horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, due to construction. However, rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time. Check the My Disney Experience mobile app on Friday of each week to see if horseback riding is happening on the following Saturday and Sunday—and if available, reserve a ride.
- 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
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
