Walt Disney World Refurbishment Closures and Construction Tracker

Last verified against Disney Parks Blog and official Walt Disney World calendars: September 6, 2026

Walt Disney World is always evolving—refurbishing beloved attractions, debuting new experiences, and updating resort spaces to keep the magic fresh. But nobody wants to show up for their dream trip and find their favorite ride unexpectedly closed. 😱

This guide is your go-to resource for ride closures, hotel refurbishments, and reimagined experiences happening now and coming soon across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, the resorts, and water parks.

We update this list weekly to help you plan smarter. Bookmark it, check back often, and keep that itinerary flexible!

🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Some closures are planned months in advance—others pop up with little warning. Always double-check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for live updates.

Transportation

• Disney's Skyliner - closed for maintenance from January 24 - 30, 2027. Complimentary bus transportation will be provided. And again January 24–February 2, 2028. Complimentary bus transportation will be provided.

Animal Kingdom – Current & Upcoming Closures

• DinoLand U.S.A. Permanently closed February 2, 2026, to make way for the Tropical Americas area, including new Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions. Opening in phases beginning in 2027.

  
  

Magic Kingdom – Current & Upcoming Closures

• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress — Closed July 6, 2026, for a major reimagining. Expected to reopen in late spring 2027.

• Walt Disney World Railroad — Currently operating a limited shuttle route between Main Street U.S.A. and Fantasyland because Frontierland Station is closed. The entire railroad will temporarily close September 28–October 29, 2026, and is expected to reopen October 30.

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — Closing November 2, 2026, for routine refurbishment and expected to reopen sometime in December. Tiana’s Bayou General will also close during the refurbishment.

• Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat — Permanently closed July 7, 2025, to make way for Piston Peak National Park.

  
  

EPCOT – Current & Upcoming Closures

• La Signature — Closed June 29, 2026, for refurbishment and expected to reopen later in 2026. Guerlain merchandise remains available at Plume et Palette.

• Coral Reef Restaurant — Closed for planned maintenance September 8–November 3, 2026, and currently scheduled to reopen November 4.

Hollywood Studios – Current & Upcoming Closures

• All Areas of the Muppet Courtyard Including Mama Melrose, PizzaRizzo, and Muppet*Vision 3D are permanently closed to make way for the new Monstropolis area. Opening TBA.

• Walt Disney Studios/Magic of Disney Animation area and attractions opening September 14, 2026 - Read more here.

  
  

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments

All-Star Movies

• Guest rooms are undergoing phased refurbishment through January 2027. The resort remains open, but guests may see construction and encounter alternate walking paths.

All-Star Sports

• Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar will close September 18 through mid-December 2026. A temporary pool bar will be available nearby.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Jambo House Guest Rooms will be undergoing refurbishment - from May 2026 - January 2027

Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village

Phased lobby and entrance refurbishment through early November 2026. The main lobby and primary entrance are closed through October 9, with check-in temporarily relocated. Additional lobby areas and amenities will be affected in phases.

Art of Animation

• Major room refurbishment beginning mid-June 2027 through October 2028 for both Art of Animation Family Suites and Little Mermaid rooms. The resort will remain open during phased construction.

Beach Club Resort

• Has ongoing exterior maintenance through late 2027 and phased Beach Club Villas lobby maintenance through mid-September 2026.

BoardWalk Inn

• Ongoing maintenance throughout 2026

• Luna Park Pool and Play Area January 11, 2027 - April 2027 will be closed for routine maintenance

• Leaping Horse Libations January 11, 2027 - April 2027 will be closed for routine maintenance

Caribbean Beach Resort

• exterior painting and column repairs at Barbados Buildings 31, 32 and 33 from August 31, 2026, through early February 2027.

Contemporary Resort

• Bay Lake Tower and Convention Center Refurbishment work continues in select areas, including Bay Lake Tower, the Main Tower and atrium, through late 2027. Main Tower exterior work may affect views and walking routes

Coronado Springs Resort

• Convention Center, El Centro Corridor and surrounding-area refurbishment from August 10, 2026, through late September 2027.

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Ongoing work in select areas, including the covered entrance, through early 2027

Grand Floridian Café closed through October 2026; brunch is temporarily served at Cítricos.

Old Key West Resort

• Hospitality House exterior work through mid-September 2026 and temporary suspension of Sassagoula River Cruise service

Polynesian Village Resort

• Exterior and road refurbishment through 2026

• Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace closed through late October 2026; Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto remains open.

Port Orleans - French Quarter

• Scat Cat’s Club Café and Lounge closing October 6. The café is expected back in December 2026 and the lounge in January 2027. Beignets and coffee will temporarily move to Sassagoula Floatworks.

Port Orleans – Riverside

• Room refurbishments are ongoing through August 2027

Saratoga Springs

• Treehouse Villas and porte-cochère work through fall 2026. The Turf Club Bar & Grill is closed through late September while the lounge remains open.

Wilderness Lodge (including Copper Creek Villas)

• Exterior renovations through late 2026

• Phased Wilderness Lodge room refurbishment from July through September 2027.

Yacht Club

• Undergoing routine exterior maintenance through late 2026

Water Parks – Current Status

• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon — Open through September 8, 2026. Temporarily closing for seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9; reopening date TBA.

• Disney’s Blizzard Beach — Open.

• Slush Gusher at Blizzard Beach — Temporarily unavailable; reopening date TBA.

  
  

🔄 Keep This Page Handy!

We recommend checking this guide before your trip and again a few days before arrival. You can also follow along on the Practically Perfect Pixie Dust blog for resort tips, character meet & greet guides, and all the newest Disney announcements.

✨ While closures can be a bummer, they usually mean something even more magical is on the way. For a peek at what’s coming soon—from new rides and reimagined lands to resort updates—check out our full guide:🔮 What’s Coming to Walt Disney World in 2026 and Beyond

Got a trip planned during a major refurbishment? Don’t worry—there’s still plenty of magic to go around. ✨

Pixie Dust Hugs,

Bren, Lyn & Kim

P.S. Planning your own magical Walt Disney World vacation?

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