Here is our Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for October 2018 and Beyond…
For those heading to Walt Disney World this month, here is a list of temporary closures and refurbishments that you’ll want to be aware of. So take note and adjust your park itineraries accordingly!
Magic Kingdom
Monorail – 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.
Liberty Square Riverboat – January 8, 2018 – TBD – Ongoing until further notice
Stitch’s Great Escape! is closed
Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise is currently closed, set to reopen on October 21, 2018.
Epcot
None
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away not showing from October 1 – TBA. Expected to start again sometime in November.
Disney Junior – Live on Stage! will be replaced by Disney Junior Dance Party! in late 2018.
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is scheduled to open early 2019.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is scheduled to open in 2019.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open late fall, 2019.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Rafiki’s Planet Watch is closing on October 20th and will reopen Spring 2019.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Closed for Refurbishment – January 6, 2019-March 16, 2019
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Closed for Refurbishment – October 28, 2018 – January 5, 2019
Disney World Resorts
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
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.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas
Jambo House – Rooms Refurbishment – During this room refurbishment, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. Mid-August 2018 – Fall 2019
Jambo House – Uzima Feature Pool – Uzima Springs Pool and Uzima Springs Pool Bar are scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time Samawati Springs Pool and Maji Pool Bar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will be available. Brief rides via shuttle transportation will be provided to and from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House. 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. September 2018 – Early December 2018
Jambo House – Payment Policy Pilot
Beginning February 12, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will participate in a pilot where transactions will be handled with convenient, cash-free options. All purchases and services at the resort will accept MagicBands, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay. February 12, 2018 – TBD
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas
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.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar, Goombay Games Arcade and Calypso Trading Post are unavailable
There will be a variety of dining options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Centertown, a dining location, will serve an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet for breakfast and dinner, and a la carte options for lunch.
A selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase throughout the day in three new island markets, located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort.
Additional a la carte offerings will be available at mobile food vending locations.
In-room dining will remain available. The menu includes pizza, sandwiches and pasta.
Disney dining plans will be accepted.
We will make every effort to assist with dietary needs.
The feature pool (Fuentes del Morro Pool), leisure pools, recreation activities and entertainment will remain available.
In addition to the amenities unavailable at Old Port Royale, buildings within the Martinique and Barbados regions of the Resort are unavailable to Guests.
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 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, 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.
Ongoing until further notice
General Construction
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.
Ongoing until further notice
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Pepper Market – During this time, the quick-service restaurant, Pepper Market, will undergo minor refurbishment work, but will remain in operation. If Guests would like to experience one of the other dining locations, they can visit Maya Grill, Las Ventanas, Café Rix, Laguna Bar, Siestas Cantina and the newly reimagined space, Rix Sports Bar & Grill, featuring a variety of sandwiches, salads and refreshing beverages. All amenities will remain in operation, including the Dig Site pool area, La Vida Health Club, Salon & Spa and the Iguana Arcade.
Now through Summer 2019
The Dig Site (including Feature Pool) -The Dig Site, home to The Lost City of Cibola Pool, volleyball court, playground, Iguana Arcade and Siestas Cantina, will be closed for refurbishment. While this work takes place, our other exceptional amenities, including three leisure pools, dining and merchandise locations, La Vida Health Club, Salon & Spa and recreation activities, including Movies Under the Stars and Campfires with Marshmallows, will remain available. September – Mid-December 2018
General Construction/Rooms Refurbishment – 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
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 9 am.
Ongoing until further notice
Disney Springs
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.
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