March 2019 Disney World Refurbishments and Closures
Throughout the year, Disney temporarily closes attractions to make sure everything is operating safely and looking it’s best. In order to keep your trip stress-free, it’s important to do a little bit of planning.
No one wants to head off to their favorite attraction only to find that it is temporarily down. With the following refurbishment schedule, you can plan ahead and save yourself from any potential disappointment.
The following is a list of the March 2019 Disney World refurbishments and closures.
Magic Kingdom
Monorail (Ongoing until further notice) The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form or transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available.
Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A. Early December 2018 – Until further notice
Tomorrowland Speedway Early January 2019 – mid-May 2019
Liberty Square Riverboat January 8, 2018 – TBD
Epcot
None
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Beauty and the Beast- Live on Stage Feb. 24 – March 9, 2019
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Kali River Rapids Early January 2019 – late March 2019
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
(Oct. 21, 2018 – Until further notice) Starting October 21, 2018, Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Wildlife Express will be unavailable to Guests. In the meantime, our world-class animal care will still continue behind the scenes. Please check back for updates.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Closed for Refurbishment January 6, 2019 – March 16, 2019
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
None
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Big Blue Pool
(Mid-September 2020 – Mid-December 2020) The Big Blue Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, other pool and recreation offerings will remain open-including Flippin’ Fins Pool, Cozy Cone Pool and the Schoolyard Sprayground. Noise may be heard while this work is being completed, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.
Disney Skyliner
(Ongoing until further notice) We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beaches and Cream Soda Shop Early August through Winter 2019
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas
Disney Skyliner
(Ongoing until further notice) We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney Skyliner
(Ongoing until further notice) We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
General Construction/Rooms Refurbishment
(Ongoing until furhter notice) During this time, amenities including dining locations (such as the newly reimagined Rix Sports Bar and Grill) and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club with the spa and salon, and recreation activities such as beach volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more, will remain available. Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is undergoing refurbishments, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms prior to 9:00am daily.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Hippy Dippy Pool
(Ongoing until further notice) The Hippy Dippy Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.
Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
Best Western, Lake Buena Vista
General Construction
(Ongoing until December 2020)Best Western Lake Buena Vista is currently undergoing refurbishments to make exciting updates to the hotel. Work will be limited to the hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the week and occasionally on weekends. All hotel amenities are available and every precaution is being taken to minimize any disruptions during your stay.
Disney Springs
None
Golf Courses
None
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Roadwork
Intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way.
Information and dates subject to change without notice.
Last Updated February 12, 2019
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