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Disney World Closings, Disney Rehabs

There is nothing worse than anticipating a specific Disney attraction only to find out, after you arrive, that it will be closed for the duration of your stay. Below is a complete list of the Walt Disney World rehab schedules that you can expect in the upcoming weeks and months. You can't plan for sudden closings, but you can manage your expectations by referring to list below before your Disney vacation. Not all "shut downs" are scheduled, and there are countless reasons why an attraction might suddenly close. Don't get mad at the Cast Members, it's not their fault.


*All refurbishments are subject to change without notice.

EPCOT

  • Ellen's Energy Adventure - 1/5 - 3/22/09

Magic Kingdom Park

Animal Kingdom Theme Park


Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Backlot Tour - January 4 – February 28, 2009
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid January 27-29, 2009
  • Sounds Dangerous- temporarily closed, operates seasonally


Disney's Wide World of Sports

  • Sports Experience suspended indefinitely - Note that all sporting events are operating as usual

Water Parks

  • Typhoon Lagoon - Closed for rehab from October 26, 2008 to March 22, 2009

Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney is undergoing many changes, starting with the closure of the Pleasure Island night clubs on September 28. Among the plans are:

  • The stage at the Marketplace will be expanded and covered and will host Magic Music Days performances
  • Hanes has opened a shop where you can create your own T-shirt designs
  • Fulton's Crab House is going to update both the interior and exterior spaces
  • E-Brands Restaurant group is planning to open a new waterfront dining venue featuring Central and South American dishes and live music
  • Wolfgang Puck's Cafe on the West Side will install glass enclosures to the patio as well as update its interior
  • The West Side will have a tethered balloon which will allow guests to view the Walt Disney World Resort from 300 feet in the air

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Disney World Resorts

NOTE: Our listing is for those refurbishments that will have an impact on the majority of guests. When it comes to changing out rooms, this is fairly routine as Disney is always monitoring their resorts. Unless it's a full scale remodel, it's considered standard maintenance and is not included in the refurb/rehab schedule.

     
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas Construction -
    Now thru 4/30/09 - Guests will see and hear ongoing construction during this time. All building activity will take place during the daytime
  • Sunset Savannah - January 15 - April 15, 2009 - There will be no animals on the Sunset Savannah during this acclimation period. For DVC members who book a Savannah view room during this time and are assigned a room on the Sunset Savannah, the point difference between a standard view room and a Savannah view will be credited back to their account.
 
 

Stormalong Bay - 1/5/09 - 4/15/09

Sections of Stormalong Bay will be closed during this refurbishment. Guests may use the three leisure pools at this resort as well as the feature pool at the Boardwalk if they wish to use a poolslide


Concourse Sundries and Spirits closed January 5, 2009- April 30, 2009

North Wing closed for an undetermined time.
Contemporary Resort - Rehab Photo Updates (09/05/08)

 

Individual loops at at the Campground are being refurbished one at a time now through mid-2009
The Meadows feature pool at Ft. Wilderness will be closed from 1/12 – 3/20/09

Disney's Old Key West

Old Key West Village Pool Slide - 1/5 - 1/23/09

January 13, 2009 - January 19, 2009 - Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show

 

Stormalong Bay - 1/5/09 - 4/15/09

Sections of Stormalong Bay will be closed during this refurbishment. Guests may use the three leisure pools at this resort as well as the feature pool at the Boardwalk if they wish to use a poolslide


Term Descriptions:

  • SEASONAL OPERATION:  The attraction only opens during periods of anticipated peak attendance.  Check Guest Relations and Park Guide maps for specific opening/closing times.
  • REHAB:  The attraction is closed for routine maintenance.
  • REFURBISHMENT:  The attraction is closed for an extended period for extensive repairs/remodeling.
  • DARK: This term is used when a performance of a stage show is not scheduled

If you have discrepancies or corrections, please let us know


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