We’re sharing a full Disney World refurbishment schedule for 2024 at the hotels and parks.
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is an expansive, 27,000-acre piece of land that houses both resorts and theme parks. With that much land, there are so many different places and attractions that are bound to need some love and care from time to time.But, love and care can sometimes interfere with our vacation plans. That’s right, sometimes you are bound to encounter an attraction or hotel that is currently under refurbishment which can put a damper on your trip.
- Magic Kingdom Refurbishments and Closures
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Refurbishments and Closures
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments and Closures
- EPCOT Refurbishments and Closures
- Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments and Closures
- Disney World Transportation Refurbishments and Closures
Magic Kingdom Refurbishments and Closures
- Peter Pan’s Flight:Closed for refurbishment through August 20, 2024
- Jungle Cruise:Closing for refurbishment on August 26, 2024.
- Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade: Closed permanently on June 24, 2024
- Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers America:Likely closing in 2025
In early July, Peter Pan’s Flight closed for a six-week refurbishment, with plans to reopen on August 21, 2024. Additionally, Jungle Cruise will close for refurbishment on August 26, 2024. Currently no reopening date has been revealed, but Disney has shared it will reopen prior to the holidays (when it becomes Jingle Cruise).
While no date has been given, Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America will be officially closing to make room for aCarsexpansion in Frontierland. Work for the new area begins in 2025.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Refurbishments and Closures
Concept Art for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. Photo Courtesy of Disney
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster:Closed January 8, 2024 through July 26, 2024
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid:Reopening as The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure in fall 2024
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is closed for a lengthy refurbishment from early 2024 through the summer, reopening July 27, 2024. A similarly lengthy closure took place for the ride in 2023 as well. Disney also revealed that The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will officially replace Voyage of the Little Mermaid when it opens in fall 2024.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments and Closures
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug:Closing TBD, newZootopiaopening winter 2025
- DINOSAUR:Closing TBD
- DinoLand, U.S.A.: Closing TBD
BOLO for It’s Tough to Be a Bug to close at some point for its eventual reimagining to “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” which will be opening in its place in winter 2025. This was originally announced at the 2023 Destination D23, with a date announced at the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Fan Event. Additionally, a newIndiana Jonesride will be coming in place of DINOSAUR in 2027. The first phase of construction on the new land will begin in fall 2024, but it’s unclear how long the ride will be available to experience during this time. Similarly, DinoLand, U.S.A. will be transformed into the new Pueblo Esperanza expansion, with an Encanto ride, quick-service restaurants, and more. Opening in 2027, this will also go through phases of construction.
EPCOT Refurbishments and Closures
- Test Track:Closed June 17, 2024 for reimagining, opening 2025
- Frozen Ever After:November 2nd to November 6th, 2024
Luminous The Symphony of Us and World Celebration officially debuted in December 2023, and the EPCOT transformation was complete with CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza opened on June 10, 2024. Meanwhile, Test Track has closed for an unspecified amount of time, as it undergoes a reimagined look.
Water Park Refurbishments and Closures
- Blizzard Beach: Closed for summer/early fall refurbishment
- Typhoon Lagoon: Opened March 17, 2024
Each year, Disney World’s two water parks alternate openings so the other can receive planned refurbishments. Blizzard Beach had its last day for the season on March 16, 2024 and Typhoon Lagoon reopened the next day.
Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments and Closures
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Fantasia Pool:Closed January 2025 to April 2025
Beach Club Resort & Villas
- Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool:Closed from January 2025 to June 2025
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Cake Bake Shop: Opening 2024
- Resort Refurbishments:Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas are currently undergoing refurbishment, with a redesigned lobby and rooms. Guests may hear or see construction, though not between dusk and 9 AM.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Barbados Leisure Pool: Closed from July 29 through end of September 2024
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Bay Lake Tower Room Refurbishments:Rooms will be getting refurbished from September 2024 to September 2025
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds
- New Cabins Opened: July 1, 2024
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Resort Refurbishments:Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently undergoing refurbishment, with a redesigned lobby and rooms. Guests may hear or see construction, though not between dusk and 9 AM.
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Convention Center: Unavailable from summer 2025 to fall 2025
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Island Tower: Opening December 17, 2024. Currently, construction is underway on a new DVC tower between the Polynesian and the Wedding Pavilion at the neighboring Grand Flrodiain. Guests may hear or see construction, though not between dusk and 9 AM.
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter
- Room Refurbishments: From May 2024 to November 2024, some guest rooms will be under refurbishment.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Boulder Ridge Villas: Exterior refurbishment will be done from April through December 2024, so guests may see construction during this time.
Disney World Transportation Refurbishments and Closures
- None are planned as of summer 2024
