Walt Disney World Refurbishment and Closures

Brenda

1 day ago

Walt Disney World is always changing and updating their rides and experiences. You do not want to arrive on your trip only to discover your favorite attraction is closed. Check our list for current and upcoming closures - updated weekly.

***Updated January 26, 2025.

Animal Kingdom - No Current Closures

Upcoming Closures:

Kali River Rapids - Closing January 6, 2025 - March 2025 for refurbishment
TriceraTop Spin - Closing permanently January 13, 2025
Fossil Fun Games - Closing permanently January 13, 2025
Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures - Closing permanently January 13, 2025
DINOSAUR – TBD closure date (likely late 2025/early 2026)
The Boneyard - TBD closure date (likely late 2025/early 2026)
It’s Tough to Be a Bug – TBD closure date (likely mid-2025)

Magic Kingdom

Astro Orbiter – Closed from January 13, 2025 until mid 2025 for refurbishment
Tom Sawyer Island - Closing Permanently in 2025 to be rethemed to Radiator Springs
Liberty Square Riverboat - Closing Permanently in 2025
Big Thunder Mountain - Closed January 6, 2025 through 2026 for refurbishment
Hall of Presidents - Closed for refurbishment

Epcot

Test Track – Closed for refurbishment and reimagining reopening late 2025
Gran Fiesta Tour - Closed until March 15, 2025 for refurbishment

Hollywood Studios

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – Reopened
Voyage of the Little Mermaid – Reopening Summer 2025
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy - Permanently closed
Villain's Magic Mirror Show - Opens summer 2025
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano - Closing Permanently on May 10, 2025
Muppet*Vision 3D - Closing Permanently on Jun 7, 2025
PizzeRizzo - Closing Permanently on June 7th, 2025

Resorts

All Star Movies – Fantasia Pool is closed from January 2025 to April 2025 for refurbishment
Pop Century Resort - Everthing POP Food Court is being refurbished and is partially opened. Food may be purchased both in person and through mobile ordering on the My Disney Experience app, tables are available, but construction is still on going through April 2025. From late March 2025 to mid-February 2026, guest rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will undergo refurbishment
Yacht Club and Beach Club Resort and Villa's Storm Along Bay and Shipwreck Pool are closing January 2025 to June 2025. From January 2025 Some guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment throught May 2025. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most resort hotel amenities will remain available.
Boardwalk Inn - Currently undergoing refurbishment and redesign. Guests way see and hear construction during the day.
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa - Currently undergoing refurbishment and redesign. Guests way see and hear construction during the day.
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort - Refurbishments will start September 2024 and continue through September 2025. The resort will remain completely open to guests
Fort Wilderness Campground – New cabins are open as of July 1, 2024 with more openings happening in 2025.
Port Orleans French Quarter - Through Spring 2025 rooms will be undergoing renovations on a rotating basis. Guests may see or hear construction. Most of the resort amenities will remain open.
Wilderness Lodge - Currently undergoing exterior refurbishment work and refurbishments to the Copper Creek Villas through Spetember 2025. Guests may see or hear construction. Most of the resort amenities will remain open.