Disney is always working to on projects to keep things updated with the parks and hotels. When refurbishments happen certain areas are closed for a bit. So it’s good to have a heads up about what is closed before you travel.
During the year there are refurbishments throughout Disney World property. It’s good to check for refurbishments before each trip, to avoid any disappointment of a favorite ride being down or a main pool at your hotel being closed.
It’s helpful to know which rides will be down during your vacation, so that’s why the refurbishment list is good to look at before your trip. The latest refurb list is now available on the website and in the Facebook groups.
The refurb list will let you know which rides, shows, and restaurants will be closed during your vacation. During the fall and winter months the water parks will also take turns being closed for complete refurbs each year. So it helps to know dates of when things will be closed.
In addition, hotel and hotel room refurbishments and pools closures are also listed. This refurb list shows that two Disney World Resort hotel feature pools will be down for an extended time. The Uzima feature pool at Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House) and the Dig Site feature pool at Coronado Springs are scheduled for refurbishment from September 2018 to December 2018.
The last time I checked Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom was on the list, but it has been removed. So Disney opened those dates for reservations (dates for the week of August 20). I checked and it looks like there is still some availability for that week, though most of the availability is for breakfast.
Monorail
The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System may be on modified service and/or routes during the refurb. There will be alternative transportation options available for guests when needed. This refurbishment is ongoing.
Magic Kingdom
- Liberty Square Riverboat: Jan. 8 – TBD
Epcot
- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe: Feb. 26 – TBD
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
None
Water Parks
- Typhoon Lagoon: None
- Blizzard Beach: None
Resorts
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Disney Skyline Construction: Ongoing until further notice
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas
- Rooms Refurbishment (Jambo House): Mid-August – Fall 2019
- Uzima Feature Pool (Jambo House): September 2018 – Early December 2018
- Payment Policy Pilot (Jambo House): Feb. 12 – TBD (Transactions handled with cash-free options. All purchases and services will accept MagicBands, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards, and contactless payments like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay).
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas
- Disney Skyliner: Ongoing until further notice.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post: Ongoing until further notice
- Disney Skyliner: Construction of the Skyliner will be ongoing until further notice.
- General Construction: Ongoing until further notice
Disney’s Coronado Springs
- General Construction: Ongoing until further notice
- Pepper Market: Now through Summer 2019 (will remain open during minor refurbishment work).
- The Dig Site (including Feature Pool): September – Mid-December 2018 (pool, volleyball court, playground, Iguana Arcade, and Siestas Cantina will be closed)
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney Skyliner: Construction on the new transportation system will be ongoing until further notice.
Disney Springs
- None
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Roadwork: Ongoing until further notice
Golf Courses
- None
This list can be found under the “Planning Guides” section on the website and also under the “Files” tab in the Main Street Wishes Facebook group and the Countdown for Disney App Facebook group.
Do you check the refurb list when planning your Disney World vacation?
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
It’s helpful to know which rides will be down during your vacation, so that’s why the refurbishment list is good to look at before your trip. The latest refurb list is now available on the website and in the Facebook groups.
The refurb list will let you know which rides, shows, and restaurants will be closed during your vacation. During the fall and winter months the water parks will also take turns being closed for complete refurbs each year. So it helps to know dates of when things will be closed.
The latest refurb list shows the closure of Toy Story Mania! for a week, Friendship boat service to Hollywood Studios being unavailable until mid-summer, and the feature pool at Animal Kingdom Lodge being closed for an extended refurbishment.
The Walt Disney World Resort Monorail System may be on modified service and/or routes during the refurb. There will be alternative transportation options available for guests when needed. This refurbishment is ongoing.
Toy Story Mania: June 11 – June 18, 2018 (Closed)
None
This list can be found under the “Planning Guides” section on the website and also under the “Files” tab in the Main Street Wishes Facebook group and the Countdown for Disney App Facebook group.
Do you check the refurb list when planning your Disney World vacation?
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
It’s helpful to know which rides will be down during your vacation, so that’s why the refurbishment list is good to look at before your trip. The latest refurb list is now available on the website and in the Facebook groups.
Splash Mountain just opened from a lengthy refurb less than two months ago, and now it’s down again.
Being aware of what will be down for a refurbishment when you are in Disney is something that is good to know ahead of time. It’s no fun finding out that your favorite ride will be closed, but if you know ahead of time at least you are prepared.
Planning a Disney World vacation can be a little stressful, especially for people who are visiting for the first time. It’s incredible how much there is to do and there is no way guests will be able to see everything in one trip. So you definitely don’t want to include something that is going to be down for refurbishment in your plans.
Planning a Disney World vacation can be a little stressful, especially for people who are visiting for the first time. It’s incredible how much there is to do and there is no way guests will be able to see everything in one trip. So you definitely don’t want to include something that is going to be down for refurbishment in your plans.
Originally the WDW Railroad was supposed to reopen today after a short refurbishment. The attraction closed earlier this month. However, an updated refurb list shows it closed until a little longer than expected.
