Refurbishments

Walt Disney World

    • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Jan. 6, 2025 - 2026

    • Tom Sawyer’s Island & Liberty Square Riverboat July 7, 2025 Permanent Closure

    • Walt Disney World Railroad July 7th, 2025 - TBD Limited Operation (Frontierland Station Closed)

    • Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Aug. 4, 2025 - TBD 2026

    • Cool Ship - temporarily closed for refurbishment and will reopen later this year

    • Test Track June 17, 2024 - reopening July 22, 2025

    • Spaceship Earth Aug. 2025 - Late 2025

    • Project Tomorrow Inside Spaceship Earth Aug. 2025-Late 2025

    • It’s Tough to Be a Bug - March 16, 2025 Permanent Closure

    • DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurous, and the rest of Dinoland USA - Permanent Closure Feb 2, 2026

    • The Boneyard - Sept 1, 2025 - Permanent Closure

    • Muppet Courtyard - June 8th, 2025 - Permanent Closure

    • Disney Junior Dance Party - Sept. 25, 2025 - TBD

    • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - Closing in 2026 for Muppets Re-theme TBD

  • Blizzard Beach - Seasonal Refurbishment Sept. 8, 2025 - TBD

  • From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

    Applicable Resorts

    • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

    • Disney’s Beach Club Resort

    • Disney’s Beach Club Villas

    • Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

    • Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

    • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

    • Disney’s Pop Century Resort

    • Disney’s Riviera Resort

    • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

  • Description text goes hereFrom September 8 through late October, the Fantasia kiddie pool and water play area at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for maintenance. During this time, the Fantasia Feature Pool and Duck Pond Pool will remain open and Guests are also welcome to use the kiddie pools at Disney's All-Star Music and All-Star Sports Resorts. Guests may see or hear maintenance activity throughout the construction period.

  • From August 4 through mid-October 2025, Maestro Mickey’s located at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will undergo a phased refurbishment. During this time, the store will remain open. However, Guests may see and hear construction in the area until the work is complete.

  • From January 2026 until late April 2026, the Surfboard Bay Pool and the kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will be closed for maintenance. During this time, the Grand Slam Leisure Pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports will continue to be available. Additionally, Guests are welcome to use the other pools throughout Disney’s All-Star Resorts, including the Calypso Pool, Piano Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort; and the Fantasia Pool, Duck Pond Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.

  • From October 2025 through May 2026, Guest rooms at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will undergo refurbishment, followed by refurbishment work at Jambo House from May 2026 through January 2027. During these times, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. All amenities will remain available throughout the refurbishment.

  • From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

  • Yacht Club:

    Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing routine exterior maintenance through late 2026. As part of this work, the porte cochere will be closed through October 2025. This work may impact views from various locations throughout the resort, and at times, alternate paths of travel may be in place.

    While efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, construction may be noticeable during daytime hours. All services—including valet, luggage assistance, and transportation—will remain available. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available.

    Beach Club Resort and Beach Club Villas:

    Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing routine exterior maintenance through 2027. As part of this work, the porte cochere will be closed through September 2025. This work may impact views from various locations throughout the resort, and at times, alternate paths of travel may be in place.

    While efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, construction may be noticeable during daytime hours. All services—including valet, luggage assistance, and transportation—will remain available. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available.

    From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

  • From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

  • From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

  • September 2024 Through July 2026

    Refurbishments will occur in select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort—including Bay Lake Tower. Please allow for extra travel time. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.

    January 26, 2026 Through Early May 2026

    The Bay Cove Pool, the Cove Bar, the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will temporarily be closed for maintenance. The Bay Lake Pool, the feature pool, the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy.

    July 28, 2025 Through mid-November

    Refurbishment work will take place near Contempo Café between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Guests may hear construction noise during these hours.

  • Beginning early May, construction will take place near the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will remain open. However, the nearby tennis courts, volleyball court and the Meadow Playground will be closed temporarily. Please note that Guests may see and hear construction in the area until the work is complete.

  • As part of the ongoing enhancements at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, phased updates to the lobby, convention center and select areas will begin April 14. Portions of the lobby will close at times, and Guests may encounter changes to their path of travel. While construction will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions—and all pools, dining and other amenities will remain available. As renovations continue at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the gingerbread display will not be available during the holiday season in 2025.

  • From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished. This work includes the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions. All Resort dining, pools and amenities will remain available. Additionally, some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted. Please allow for extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.

  • From July 28 through early October, the lobby at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will undergo a refresh. The lobby will remain open during construction and all amenities will be available. Guests may hear or see maintenance in the area until work is complete.

    From late March 2025 to mid-February 2026, Guest rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will undergo refurbishment. While all resort amenities will remain available, Guests may notice construction during daytime hours.

    From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

    From September 8 through mid-October, Petals Pool Bar at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, a temporary pool bar with a modified menu will be available next to Petals Pool Bar. Guests may see and hear work taking place during daytime hours.

  • From August 25 through the end of September, the lobby at Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter will undergo a refresh. The lobby will remain open during construction, and all amenities will be available. Guests may see or hear maintenance in the area during daytime hours until work is complete.

  • From early May 2025 through the end of February 2026, Guest rooms in the Magnolia Bend at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area.

  • From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

  • The Paddock Pool, its aquatic play area and The Paddock Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be closed from October 13 through early December for routine maintenance.

  • Beginning August 5, 2024, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. Additionally, from mid-May 2025 to September 2025, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will undergo guest room refurbishments. While all resort amenities will remain available, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.

Disneyland

    • Storybook Land Canal Boats
      CLOSED July 21, 2025 - TBD

    • Casey Jr. Circus Train
      CLOSED July 28, 2025 - TBD

    • Big Thunder Mountain
      CLOSED Sept. 2, 2025 - TBD

    • Mark Twain Riverboat
      CLOSED Sept. 8-11, 2025

    • Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
      CLOSED Sept. 15-17, 2025

    • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
      CLOSED Sept. 16-17, 2025

    • Sailing Ship Columbia
      CLOSED Sept. 22-25, 2025

    Disneyland Seasonal Closures

    These attractions and rides usually close seasonally at Disneyland for refurbishments and holiday overlays. The estimated dates on this Disneyland refurbishment schedule are based on past ride closures. We'll always post the specific dates when we receive them under Disneyland ride refurbishments.

    • Grizzly River Run: Usually closes early January through February or March for seasonal refurbishment.

    • Haunted Mansion: Usually closes mid-August for holiday overlay installation and reopens September; closes early January for holiday overlay removal and reopens mid-January.

    • it's a small world: Usually closes mid to late October for holiday overlay installation and reopens November; closes mid-January for holiday overlay removal and reopens late January/early February.

  • Refurbishments:

    • Radiator Springs Racers
      CLOSED Aug. 18 - Sept. 25, 2025

    • Mickey's PhilharMagic
      CLOSED Oct. 6, 2025 - TBD

    • Avengers Campus expansion — the walkway between Avengers Campus and Cars Land is closed. Cars Land can be accessed via the Performance Corridor or San Fransokyo Square. Avengers Campus can be accessed via the Performance Corridor or Hollywood Land. The Service Animal Relief Area has relocated to the space between Sarge's Surplus Hut and Fillmore's Taste-In.

    Closures: 

    • Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
      PERMANENTLY CLOSING Early 2026

  • Now through 2026, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is undergoing refurbishment, affecting certain areas in the hotel. The highest potential for noise will be limited to daylight hours.

    As refurbishment is underway to make way for enhancements, some dining locations within Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa may have a modified experience. Napa Rose restaurant will be temporarily closed and is expected to reopen in fall 2025. During this time, Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures will be offered in Trillium Room.

Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa

  • The Waikolohe family pool, Waikolohe whirlpool spa, and Volcanic Vertical body slide will be unavailable from April 13 – May 8, 2026. During this time, we invite guests to make a splash other fun water features, including Waikolohe Stream lazy river, Ka Maka Pool & Grotto family pool, Keiki Cove children’s splash zone, Tubestone Curl tube slide, Menehune Bridge water play structure, several whirlpool spas, and the Ko Olina beach area.

  • As part of ongoing maintenance at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ka Maka Pool and Grotto will be unavailable for a limited time this fall. Ka Maka Pool and Grotto, including Ka Maka whirlpool spa, will be unavailable October 19 through November 14, 2025. These amenities are expected to reopen on November 15, 2025.

Disney’s Beach Resorts

  • From September 8, 2025, through March 2026, Hilton Head Island Resort will undergo exterior maintenance. You may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. The ongoing enhancements may impact views from several places within the Resort hotel property. We apologize for the inconvenience.