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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.

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EPCOT Closures / Refurbishments


Temporary Refurbishments and Closures:

Magic Kingdom Closures / Refurbishments


Temporary Refurbishments and Closures:

Animal Kingdom Closures / Refurbishments


Temporary Refurbishments and Closures:

Hollywood Studios Closures / Refurbishments

hollywood tower of terror

Temporary Refurbishments and Closures:


Disney Springs

Temporary Refurbishments and Closures





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.

    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
  • 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.


Rehab Term Descriptions




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:

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:

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:

Phase 2 Closure

Only the following guests will be granted park entrance:

Phase 3 Closure

Only the following guests will be granted park entrance:

Phase 4 Closure

Closed to ALL guests

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