It’s always good to know what is going to be closed during your trip to Walt Disney World (so bookmark this page!). This page is a list of 2018 and 2019 Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments of attractions and dining venues.
There is nothing worse than arriving for your Disney vacation and finding out that your favorite attraction is temporarily closed! Before I plan any trip to the parks, I always check the attraction closures to make sure that my Disney must-dos are open. Alternatively, you could check out our list of what’s new in 2019 at Disney World.
So what is an attraction refurbishment at Disney World? Disney will periodically close down an attraction to perform routine maintenance or to add upgrades and updates. Recently we have seen a lot of queues, like Peter Pan at the Magic Kingdom get a brand new interactive queue.
It’s important to also note that not all attraction closures are planned in advanced. Sometimes things happen and Disney closes an attraction unexpectedly.
Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments
- Stitch’s Great Escape January 3, 2017 – Unknown Disney recently announced that this attraction is switching to operating only on a seasonal basis. This means that Stitch will only be open during Disney’s World busiest times.
- Liberty Square Riverboat January 8, 2018 – TBD
- Walt Disney World Railroad December 2018 it will be parked at the Main Street Station due to the Tron construction.
- Tomorrowland Speedway Early 2019 will be closed for the Tron construction.
Epcot Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments
- The Circle of Life CLOSED PERMANENTLY February 4, 2018
- Illuminations Summer 2019 – The show will be replaced with a brand new nighttime spectacular.
Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments
- PizzeRizzo – seasonal on October 20, 2018.
Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments
- Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station October 21, 2018 closing for an overhaul
- Doc McStuffins and Rafiki September 29, 2018 meet and greet ending
Disney Water Parks Closures and Refurbishments
Typhoon Lagoon
- January 7, 2018 – March 18, 2018 Annual park refurbishment.
Blizzard Beach
- October 28, 2018 – January 5, 2019 Annual park refurbishment.
Disney Springs Refurbishments
- Portobello Country Italian Trattoria Restaurant, April 23, 2017 – Fall 2017
- Sosa Family Cigars November 13, 2017 – TBD
Disney Resort Refurbishments
All Star Movies Resort
Rooms Refurbishment: Through Early 2019
During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. In addition, the feature pool, Fantasia Pool, will be available. All dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation.
BoardWalk Resort
Ongoing refurbishment projects. There will be no noise between dusk and 9 AM. Children’s Activity Center closing 8/1/2018.
Caribbean Beach Resort
The resort will be undergoing many refurbishment projects until late 2018. Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar, and Calypso Trading Post will be closed starting 5/2017- through Fall 2018.
Old Key West
8/1/2017- Spring 2019- Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM. Turtle Pond Pool, Turtle Shack Snack Bar, and the Flying Fish Game room will be closed 4/2018 – early 7/2018.
Pop Century Resort
Room Refurbishments 2/4/2017 will be happening through Summer 2018. In preparation for a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort. The noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 am. Bowling Pool closed late February – May 2018.
Now that you have read what is going to be closed at Disney, make sure you put together a list of all your new must-dos for your next trip. You can organize it all in our FREE Disney vacation planner! Next, make sure you order your FREE Disney Vacation Planning Video, then come back for news, trip planning, and great insights into building your perfect trip! Also, you should be sure to read our list of permanently closed attractions at Disney World.
If you want some more information on planning your 2018 trip to Disney World, we have a couple of book recommendations. Be sure to give a look at both The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and The Easy Guide to your WDW Trip. If you are trying to figure out when to vacation to Disney in 2018 read The Best Dates to Visit Walt Disney World in 2018. Or you can look at my Disney Crowd Calendar.
Keep checking back, as we are constantly updating this list as Disney World makes announcements on new opening dates and refurbishments! Or join our private Facebook group and get your Disney vacation planning questions answered today! Also, subscribe to our Youtube channel and follow us on Instagram to get notifications when we upload new Disney World content.
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I have been visiting the parks annually since my parents first brought me at just a year old. Recently I was able to fulfill my life long dream of being a Florida local and moved from the wintery Northeast to the sunshine and fun of central Florida. Now I am hoping to share my Disney knowledge with you so you can have the best vacation possible!
