Refurbishments at Walt Disney World are unfortunately a necessary evil. Hopefully, this updated list will help you plan your trip and make sure you will get to experience your favorite attractions! Yes, Disney has added Soarin’ to the list of rides that will be down starting in January. This will cause a lot of heartache for those planning to travel in early 2016! Hopefully, it will return bigger and better than ever!
Monorail
Now- December 2015
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 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.
MAGIC KINGDOM:
Liberty Tree Tavern Re-opening November 19, 2015
The Diamond Horseshoe Re-opening November 19,2015
Walt Disney World® Railroad October 12-November 20, 2015
Disney’s The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour October 12-November 20, 2015
Peter Pan’s Flight November 2-7, 2015
Splash Mountain January 10-14, 2016
Tomorrowland Transit People Mover December 7-11,2015
EPCOT:
Re-Imagination of Maelstrom Now-April 30th, 2016
Soarin’ January 4-Early Summer 2016
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS:
Jedi Training Academy October 4,-November 30, 2015
Catalina Eddie’s October 11-November 19, 2015
Rosie’s All-American Café October 4- November 19, 2015
ANIMAL KINGDOM:
Primeval Whirl Now-November 12, 2015
Pizzafari Now- November 14, 2015
Disney Water Parks:
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: Annual refurbishment: January 3-March 12, 2016
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: Annual Refurbishment: October 4, 2015- January 2
RESORTS:
All Star Sports: Grand Slam Pool October 26-December 18,2015
Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House: Uzima Pool December 14-16,2015
Boardwalk Inn: Exterior Painting and repair: Now- May 5, 2016
Caribbean Beach Resort:
Bridge Closure: Now- November 26, 2015
The main bridge going from Aruba and Jamaica to Old Port Royale will be closed. Guests may take a shuttle, internal van, or boat from Aruba to Bike Works.
Jamaica Pool January 6-8, 2016
Travel Paths January 3-Feb 28, 2016
Guests in some parts of Martinique and Trinidad North may experience some construction noise.
Old Key West Resort: Sandcastle Pool January 4-6, 2016
Polynesian Village Resort: East pool and general construction : Through early 2016
POP Century Resort:
Computer Pool: November 30-December 3, 2015
Bowling Pin Pool: December 7-10,2015
Port Orleans French Quarter: Kiddie Pool: Now through December 24, 2015
Wilderness Lodge and Villas:
General Resort Refurbishments
Due to multiple resort refurbishment projects, Guests will notice construction work in various areas. Noise may be overheard while this work is being completed, but construction will not begin until after 9 a.m.
Certain pathways, including the nature trail, will be unavailable. October 2 through 2017
The Hidden Springs leisure pool area (the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), resort beach, playground and Recreation fire pit will be unavailable.October 26 through 2017
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel :
Guest Room Renovations Now through December 21, 2015
Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience. June-September 2016
Disney Springs: Now – March 2016
Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive
Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that Guests use complimentary Walt Disney World Resort transportation from Parks and Resorts to Downtown Disney and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences.
Planet Hollywood: January 1-June 1, 2016 closed
I know that these announcements make some of us quite sad, and hopefully they do not ruin your magical vacation! Just remember that they are making things better for all of us to enjoy!
For more information and updates, contact me at kristenfuentes@worldofmagictravel.com and follow Chip and Co.!
Will any of you be affected by the closing of Soarin’? Let us know! This is probably the most upsetting of the refurbishments to date!
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