Walt Disney World Refurbishment and Closures

Updated: Dec 12

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 December 12, 2024.

Animal Kingdom - No Current Closures

Upcoming Closures:

Kali River Rapids - Closing January 6, 2025 - March 2025
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 early 2025)
The Boneyard - TBD closure date (likely mid 2025)
It’s Tough to Be a Bug – TBD closure date (likely mid-2025)

Magic Kingdom

Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse - Closed November 18 through December 19, 2024
Tom Sawyer Island - Closing Permanently in 2025 to be rethemed to Radiator Springs
Liberty Square Riverboat - Closing Permanently in 2025
Big Thunder Mountain -January 6, 2025 through 2026 for refubishment

Epcot

Test Track – Closed for refurbishment and reimagining reopening late summer 2025
Gran Fiesta Tour - Closing January 6, 2025 reopening TBA

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
Muppets Courtyard - Permantently closing TBA

Resorts

All Star Movies – Fantasia Pool is closing from January 2025 to April 2025
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.
Yacht Club and Beach Club Resort and Villa's Storm Along Bay and Shipwreck Pool are closing January 2025 to June 2025
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.
Polynesian Village Resort - Island Tower is opening December 17, 2024. Guests may hear or see construction during the day.
Port Orleans French Quarter -May 2024 through November 2024 rooms will be undergoing renovations on a rotating basis. Guests may see or hear construction. Most of the resort amenities will remain open.