Disney World Refurbishments and Closures for September 2019 and Beyond
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Don’t get caught out during your Walt Disney World getaway. For those heading to the parks in the weeks or months ahead, it pays to be aware in advance of any closures or disruptions that may have an impact on your Disney visit! After all, the only Disney surprises we like are the magical ones. With that in mind, here’s a look at closures, refurbishments and service changes that you’ll want to be aware of!
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 of transportation during your visit be sure to consult the schedule on your day of travel for any schedule changes or disruptions, as alternative transportation options will be available.
Walt Disney World Railroad- Main Street U.S.A – Until Further Notice- The train is currently stationary and is not taking guests around Walt Disney World theme park while work is completed to new attractions like the Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland.
Epcot
As Part of the Ongoing Transformation of Epcot Guests May Encounter the Following – Through 2020.
- Fountain View featuring Starbucks will relocate to a temporary location in late Fall.
- Club Cool will also close during this time with elements set to return in the future.
- Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot will temporarily close beginning on September 8, 2019. Enjoy meeting favorite Disney Characters at other locations throughout Epcot.
- Pin Central will operate temporarily from a new location while refurbishment is underway. The Camera Center will close this fall to become a new home for Pin Central.
- Heritage Manor is also scheduled to close and return early next year.
- Art of Disney will operate temporarily from a new location while refurbishment is underway. Heritage Manor will later become the new home for Art of Disney offerings.
- Electric Umbrella is scheduled to close this winter. New dining options will be available in the future, featuring a variety of food and beverage selections.
- Mouse Gear will move to a temporary home this winter while its current location is reimagined.
Typhoon Lagoon
Water Park Closure- January 5, 2020 – mid-March 2020 – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will close for refurbishment beginning on January 5, 2020 and reopen in mid-March 2020.
Blizzard Beach
Water Park Closure – September 8, 2019 – early 2020- Additional refurbishment work and enhancements to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will take place later this year, resulting in a longer annual downtime than in previous years. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will close for refurbishment beginning on September 8, 2019 and reopen in early 2020.
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.
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.
Skyliner – Ongoing Until September 29, 2019- 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.
Beach Club Resort and Beach Club Villas
Beaches and Cream- Closure through Winter 2019
Boardwalk Inn and Villas
Skyliner – Ongoing Until September 29, 2019- 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.
Caribbean Beach Resort
Skyliner – Ongoing Until September 29, 2019- 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.
Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Tri-Circle-D Ranch – August 2019 Until Further Notice – Tri-Circle-D Ranch will relocate to a nearby area of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. As part of this, The Draft Horse Barn and Pony Farm will be redesigned into one new, enhanced barn within the ranch. In preparation for the new Tri-Circle-D Ranch location, the current Draft Horse Barn, Blacksmith Shop and Pony Farm will close in mid-August 2019. The Draft Horses and ponies will move to a temporary location nearby in order to continue providing exceptional care for the animals until the new barn is completed.Pony Rides have temporarily moved to the Trail Blaze Corral near the entrance and Reception Outpost at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Mizner’s Lounge –April 2019 – Fall 2019- Beginning in April 2019, Mizner’s Lounge will be closed for refurbishment, with a reopening planned for fall 2019.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha – January 19 – January 27, 2020-The dinner show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be closed for maintenance.
Pop Century
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.
Skyliner – Ongoing Until September 29, 2019- 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.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Roadwork – Ongoing Until Further Notice – Intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way.
runDisney Events
Walt Disney World Marathon -Please be aware that several roads may be operating under traffic restrictions or closed completely for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend event on Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12 between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Disney Princess Half Marathon -Please be aware that several roads may be operating under traffic restrictions or closed completely for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend event on Sunday, February 23 between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
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