Walt Disney World Refurbishment List for August 2019 and Beyond
Heading to Walt Disney World soon? Then you’ll want to check out this article! Unfortunately, while Disney works hard to provide the best experience possible, attractions may not always be operational. To learn about any unplanned closures or long-term refurbishments, please check out our Walt Disney World refurbishment list below to see if your next visit will be affected.
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 during this Disney World refurbishment.
- Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A. : Early December 2018 – Until further notice
Epcot
None
Hollywood Studios
None
Animal Kingdom
None
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park at Walt Disney World Refurbishments
Annual refurbishment from January 5, 2020 and will reopen in mid-March 2020.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park at Walt Disney World Refurbishments
Additional refurbishment work and enhancements to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will take place later this year, resulting in a longer annual down time than in previous years. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will close for refurbishment beginning on September 8, 2019 and reopen in early 2020.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Calypso Pool: Mid-September 2020 – Mid-December 2020
The Calypso Feature Pool at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will be closed for refurbishment, but the Piano leisure pool will be available. Additionally, Guests at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort are welcome to use the Feature Pools at either Disney’s All-Star Movies or Disney’s All-Star Sports Resorts. 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. All dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation.
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 September 29, 2019
The Disney Skyliner will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. Before opening, 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: Early August through Winter 2019
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas
- Disney Skyliner: Ongoing until September 29, 2019
The Disney Skyliner will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. Before opening, 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 September 29, 2019
The Disney Skyliner will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. Before opening, 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 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Mizner’s Lounge: April 2019 – Fall 2019
Mizner’s Lounge will be closed for refurbishment, with a reopening planned for fall 2019. Once complete, it will reopen as a Beauty & The Beast-themed lounge. CLICK HERE for additional information on this refurbishment.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Hippy Dippy Pool: January 2020 – Early Spring 2020
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: Ongoing until September 29, 2019
The Disney Skyliner will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. Before opening, construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Refurbishments
None
Golf Course at Walt Disney World Refurbishments
None
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Refurbishments
- Roadwork: Ongoing
Intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way.
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