Disney World Refurbishment Schedule
Heading to Walt Disney World? Looking to see which attractions may be closed during your trip? You’ve come to the right place! With the Disney World Refurbishment schedule, you’ll quickly see which experiences will be under refurbishment during your vacation.
Below is a breakdown of the current Disney World refurbishment schedule. I make an effort to keep this information as accurate as possible. Details around the Disney World Refurbishment schedule can change at any moment with little to no notice. Please keep this in mind when using this information for planning your trip.
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resort Refurbishment Information.
| Attraction/Dining Venue | Close Date | Reopen Date |
|---|---|---|
| Meet Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater | 6.20.20 | TBD |
| Splash Mountain (retheme to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure) | 1.23.23 | Summer 2024 |
| Aunt Polly’s Dockside Inn (Quick Service) | 3.16.20 | TBD |
| Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant (Quick Service) | 8.5.21 | TBD |
| Country Bear Jamboree | 1.27.24 | Summer 2024 |
| Attraction/Dining | Close Date | Reopen Date |
|---|---|---|
| Test Track | 6.17.24 | TBA |
| Attraction/Dining | Close Date | Reopen Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith | 1.8.24 | Summer 2024 |
| Mickey Shorts Theater | 4.29.24 | 5.25.24 |
| Attraction/Dining | Close Date | Reopen Date |
|---|---|---|
| Caravan Road (Dining) | 3.16.23 | TBD |
| Resort | Attraction/Dining | Close Date | Reopen Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk Inn | To-Go-Cart | 3.14.20 | TBD |
| Grand Floridian | Garden View Tea Room | 6.20.20 | TBD |
| Grand Floridian | Lobby | 6.11.23 | TBD |
| Beach Club | Lobby | 6.19.23 | TBD |
| Caribbean Beach Resort | Room Updates | 4.14.23 | TBD |
| Yacht & Beach Club | Stormalong Bay | 1.1.25 | est. 6.30.25 |
| Water Park | Attraction/Dining | Close Date | Reopen Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typhoon Lagoon | The Whole Park | 11.6.23 | 3.17.24 |
| Blizzard Beach | The Whole Park | 3.17.24 | TBA |
| Attraction/Dining/Store | Close Date | Reopen Date |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Why Disney Does Refurbishments
Disney invests in regular refurbishments primarily to ensure the long-term quality and safety of its attractions. My perspective revolves around the idea that maintaining and enhancing the guest experience over time is of paramount importance.
While some guests might be disappointed when their favorite attractions temporarily close, I believe that it’s a necessary step to guarantee the continued excellence of these rides. This is why Disney is committed to providing them with the best possible experience every time.
Safety is a top priority for Disney, even in the midst of the fun and excitement. Proper maintenance and refurbishments are essential to ensure that their attractions continue to offer a safe and exhilarating experience for all our guests.
So, to wrap things up, the Disney World Refurbishment schedule is all about providing you insight on which Disney experiences will be under refurbishment during your trip. I get it, it can be a bummer when your favorite ride is temporarily closed, but trust me, it’s for the greater good of keeping the magic alive.
By putting in the effort to take care of their attractions, Disney wants to make sure that when you come back for your next visit, it’s going to be an absolute blast. So, go ahead, plan your trip, and enjoy every moment of your vacation to Disney World! It’s going to be magical, no matter which experience could be under refurbishment. And, remember if your favorite attraction is getting a little pixie dust, then it’s just another reason to go back!
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Meet the Author: Nate Bishop
I’m a die-hard Disney fan with 38 years of visits under my belt, having stepped into Disney World 120+ times. Proud to be a Disney Annual Passholder, a Vacation Club member since ’92, a Castaway Club Member, and a runDisney enthusiast. Oh, and I’ve graduated from the Disney College of Knowledge. Need Disney insights or planning tips? I’m your guy!
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