if you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World you may want to know what will be closed during your visit so you can plan accordingly. Disney World Refurbishment is standard procedure to keep the rides safe and updated and the resorts looking fresh and new.
refurbishment and temporary closures are subject to change without notice. Take a look below at the list of Walt Disney World closings and refurbishment taking place during 2018.
Magic Kingdom
- Cinderella’s Royal Table – February 28, 2018 to March 2, 2018
- Liberty Square Riverboat – January 8, 2018 to TBD
- Pirates of the Caribbean – February 26, 2018 to March 18, 2018
- Splash Mountain – January 8, 2018 to February 1, 2018
Epcot
- The American Adventure – Early January to Early February 2018
Animal Kingdom
- Kali River Rapids – January 2, 2018 to February 10, 2018
- Finding Nemo: The Musical – February 4, 2018 to February 25, 2018
- Flights of Wonder – Closes Permanently January 1, 2018
Water Parks
- Blizzard Beach – October 29, 2017 to January 6, 2018
- Typhoon Lagoon – January 7, 2018 to March 7, 2018
Disney Springs
- DisneyQuest – Now Permanently Closed
- Portobello Country Italian Trattoria – Now Permanently Closed; New Concept Opening 2018
- Wolfgang Puck Cafe – Now Permanently Closed
- La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil – Permanently Closing December 31, 2017; New Concept Opening TBD
Walt Disney World Monorail
- Ongoing service until further notice could result in modified service and routes.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Disney’s All–Star Movies Resort
- The Duck Pond leisure pool will be under refurbishment – Jan. 2-Spring 2018.
Disney’s All–Star Music Resort
The Calypso Pool will be under refurbishment – Late February – Early March 2018.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village
- The Samawati Springs Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Early January – Mid-January 2018.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- The Big Blue Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Mid-January 2018.
- The Flippin’ Fins Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Late January – Early February 2018.
- Cozy Cone Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Early February – Mid February 2018.
- Disney Skyliner. There will also be construction of the new transportation system.
- The resort is currently undergoing various other ongoing refurbishment projects.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- The resort is currently undergoing various other ongoing refurbishment projects.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Ongoing: Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post will be closed.
- Disney Skyliner. There will also be construction of the new transportation system.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Hard goods refurbishment will be taking place through Summer 2019.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Meadow Swimmin’ Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Late January – Early February 2018.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- The Grand Floridian Beach Pool & Pool Bar will be undergoing refurbishment – Jan. 2-Spring 2018.
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Room refurbishment will be taking place Aug. 1-June 28.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Room refurbishment will be taking place Now through Summer 2018
- Ongoing: The resort is currently undergoing refurbishment projects.
- The Bowling Pool will be under refurbishment – Late February – May 2018.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Room refurbishment will be taking place Early January through late Spring 2018.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- High Rock Springs Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Mid-January – Late January 2018.
- The Paddock Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Late January – Mid-February 2018.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Copper Creek Springs Pool will be undergoing refurbishment – Mid February – Late February 2018.
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- The Convention Center will be undergoing expansion work Now through Winter 2018.
Guests may see or hear construction, but should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 a.m. Alternate amenities, including dining, merchandise and recreation locations, will be available.
Walt Disney World Permanent Closures
Magic Kingdom Park
- Wishes: Closed permanently in May 2017
- Stitch’s Great Escape – Closes Permanently in January 2018
Epcot
- Ellen’s Energy Adventure: Closed permanently Aug. 13, 2017
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The Great Movie Ride: Closed permanently Aug. 13, 2017
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Flights of Wonder: Closed permanently Dec. 31, 2017
Disney Springs
- DisneyQuest: Closed permanently July 3, 2017
- Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe: Closed permanently Aug. 3, 2017
- La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil: Closed permanently Jan. 1, 2018