Disney World Refurbishment Schedule — November 2026
See what's closed, under refurbishment, or opening during your Walt Disney World trip. Tracking 10 closed now, 4 upcoming closures, and 6 opening soon across the parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and Disney Resort hotels.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · enter your trip dates below to see what overlaps your visit.
Walt Disney World
Closed Right Now at Disney World
Every attraction, restaurant, and location currently closed for refurbishment — with the reopening date when Disney has scheduled one.
| Location | Park | Closed Since | Reopens | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Magic Kingdom | Nov 2, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 in 46 days | ClosedDisney calendar |
Big Top Souvenirs The Storybook Circus merchandise shop is closed for refurbishment; nearby Fantasyland shops remain open. | Magic Kingdom | Feb 20, 2026 | TBD | ClosedEstimate |
Walt Disney World Railroad | Magic Kingdom | — | TBD | Limited / PartialEstimate |
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Closed for a major update. Disney says it expects the attraction to reopen in 2027 with a new version of the show. | Magic Kingdom | Jul 6, 2026 | Expected 2027 | ClosedOfficial Disney |
La Signature The France pavilion's fragrance boutique is closed for refurbishment. | EPCOT | Jun 29, 2026 | TBD | ClosedReported |
Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses | EPCOT | — | TBD | ClosedDisney calendar |
Refreshment Port Near World Showcase Specialty poutines and soft-serve location closed with no reopening date announced. | EPCOT | Jan 12, 2026 | TBD | ClosedEstimate |
Animal Kingdom Lodge — Room Refurbishment Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village guest rooms refurbished October 2025 through May 2026, then Jambo House May 2026 through January 2027. | Resorts & Hotels | Oct 1, 2025 | January 2027 | Limited / PartialEstimate |
Contemporary Resort — Exterior Maintenance Disney's Contemporary Resort Main Tower exterior maintenance. Skyway Bridge closed Mon–Fri 9am–5pm through May 1. | Resorts & Hotels | Mar 23, 2026 | Late 2027 | Limited / PartialEstimate |
Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon's annual seasonal closure. Blizzard Beach stays open while Typhoon Lagoon is down. | Water Parks | Sep 9, 2026 | TBD | ClosedOfficial Disney |
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Magic Kingdom
Attraction
46 days remaining
Big Top Souvenirs
Magic Kingdom
Shop
The Storybook Circus merchandise shop is closed for refurbishment; nearby Fantasyland shops remain open.
Walt Disney World Railroad
Magic Kingdom
Attraction
Operating in shuttle mode (Main Street to Fantasyland only) for the next few years during Piston Peak construction.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Magic Kingdom
Attraction
Closed for a major update. Disney says it expects the attraction to reopen in 2027 with a new version of the show.
La Signature
EPCOT
Shop
The France pavilion's fragrance boutique is closed for refurbishment.
Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses
EPCOT
Attraction
Refreshment Port
EPCOT · Near World Showcase
Dining
Specialty poutines and soft-serve location closed with no reopening date announced.
Animal Kingdom Lodge — Room Refurbishment
Resorts & Hotels · Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Hotel Rooms
Kidani Village guest rooms refurbished October 2025 through May 2026, then Jambo House May 2026 through January 2027.
All amenities remain available throughout.
Contemporary Resort — Exterior Maintenance
Resorts & Hotels · Disney's Contemporary Resort
Hotel Exterior
Main Tower exterior maintenance. Skyway Bridge closed Mon–Fri 9am–5pm through May 1.
All rooms, dining, and most amenities fully available. Park views not obstructed.
Typhoon Lagoon
Water Parks
Seasonal
Typhoon Lagoon's annual seasonal closure. Blizzard Beach stays open while Typhoon Lagoon is down.
Upcoming Refurbishments & Closures
Announced closures that haven't started yet — plan around these if your trip is coming up.
| Location | Park | Closes | Planned Reopening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jungle Cruise | Magic Kingdom | Nov 3, 2026 in 1 day | Jan 5, 2027 | ClosedDisney calendar |
Living with the Land | EPCOT | Nov 27, 2026 in 25 days | Dec 31, 2026 | ClosedDisney calendar |
Astro Orbiter | Magic Kingdom | Jan 5, 2027 in 64 days | TBD | ClosedDisney calendar |
Disney Skyliner Planned week-long Skyliner maintenance closure. Bus service replaces the affected lines. | Resorts & Hotels | Jan 24, 2027 in 83 days | Jan 30, 2027 | ClosedOfficial Disney |
Jungle Cruise
Magic Kingdom
Attraction
Closes in 1 day
Living with the Land
EPCOT
Attraction
Closes in 25 days
Astro Orbiter
Magic Kingdom
Attraction
Disney Skyliner
Resorts & Hotels
Transportation
Planned week-long Skyliner maintenance closure. Bus service replaces the affected lines.
Closes in 83 days
Opening Soon & New Experiences
New attractions, lands, and shows on the way across Walt Disney World.
The Magic of Disney Animation
Hollywood Studios · The Walt Disney Studios Lot (former Star Wars Launch Bay)
Attraction
The beloved attraction returns after an 11-year absence, reimagined inside a building styled after the iconic Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank — topped with Mickey's Sorcerer Hat. Characters have taken over the studio while the animators stepped away. Highlights include "Off the Page!," featuring six character meet-and-greet departments styled after real animation studio departments; Animation Academy with an Olaf Audio-Animatronic teaching guests to draw; and portraits that come to life inspired by the Emmy Award-winning short film Once Upon a Studio.
The Walt Disney Studios courtyard and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! open May 26, 2026. The Magic of Disney Animation itself follows later in the summer — exact date not yet announced.
Disney Villains Land
Magic Kingdom · Near Big Thunder Mountain
Land Construction
New themed land dedicated to Disney villains under construction near Frontierland.
Encanto Attraction
Animal Kingdom
Attraction
A new Encanto-themed attraction coming to the Tropical Americas land, replacing DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom.
Monstropolis — Monsters, Inc. Land
Hollywood Studios · Former Muppets Courtyard / Grand Avenue
Land Construction
New land replacing Muppets Courtyard, anchored by Disney's first-ever suspended roller coaster themed to the iconic door vault chase scene from Monsters, Inc. The former MuppetVision 3D theater will be reimagined as "The Glob," a new Monsters, Inc.-themed show venue. Themed dining and shopping are also planned for the land.
Piston Peak National Park
Magic Kingdom · Frontierland expansion
Land Construction
Cars-themed expansion replacing Rivers of America. Features rally race and family ride.
Tropical Americas — Pueblo Esperanza
Animal Kingdom · Former DinoLand U.S.A.
Land Construction
New land replacing DinoLand. Features first-ever Encanto attraction and Indiana Jones retheme of DINOSAUR.
Permanently Closed
Gone for good — these attractions and locations are not reopening. Many are making way for the new experiences above.
| Location | Park | Closed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Rivers of America / Tom Sawyer Island Frontierland Permanently closed to make way for Piston Peak National Park (Cars-themed expansion). | Magic Kingdom | Jul 7, 2025 | Permanently ClosedEstimate |
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Sunset Boulevard The Aerosmith version permanently closed ahead of the attraction's transformation into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. | Hollywood Studios | Mar 2, 2026 | Permanently ClosedEstimate |
DinoLand U.S.A. Former DinoLand U.S.A. The land permanently closed to make way for Tropical Americas, including the retirement of DINOSAUR. | Animal Kingdom | Feb 2, 2026 | Permanently ClosedEstimate |
Rivers of America / Tom Sawyer Island
Magic Kingdom · Frontierland
Permanent Closure
Permanently closed to make way for Piston Peak National Park (Cars-themed expansion).
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Hollywood Studios · Sunset Boulevard
Permanent Closure
The Aerosmith version permanently closed ahead of the attraction's transformation into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
DinoLand U.S.A.
Animal Kingdom · Former DinoLand U.S.A.
Permanent Closure
The land permanently closed to make way for Tropical Americas, including the retirement of DINOSAUR.
Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland
Magic Kingdom
Attraction
Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.
Magic Kingdom
Attraction
Recent Schedule Changes
The latest updates to the schedule — new closures, reopening dates, and openings — newest first.
- Jungle CruiseDisney has scheduled the reopening: 2027-01-05.
- Astro OrbiterDisney's calendar shows a closure starting 2027-01-05.
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.Disney calendar and live status show the attraction operating again.
- Walt Disney World Railroad - FantasylandDisney calendar and live status show the attraction operating again.
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.Closure has begun.
- Walt Disney World Railroad - FantasylandClosure has begun.
- Living with the Land – Glimmering GreenhousesReopening pushed later: 2026-11-27 → TBD.
- Living with the LandDisney has scheduled the reopening: 2026-12-31.
- Tiana's Bayou AdventureDisney has scheduled the reopening: 2026-12-18.
- Jungle CruiseReopening pushed later: 2026-12-01 → TBD.
- Jungle CruiseDisney's calendar shows a closure starting 2026-11-03.
- Living with the Land – Glimmering GreenhousesDetected on Disney's refurbishment calendar, scheduled through 2026-11-26.
- Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & MinnieDisney calendar and live status show the attraction operating again.
- Living with the LandDisney's calendar shows a closure starting 2026-11-27.
- Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & MinnieDisney has scheduled the reopening: 2026-09-27.
About This Page
Walt Disney World periodically closes attractions, restaurants, pools, and other facilities for maintenance, updates, and major transformations. Dates can change, and Disney sometimes announces closures with limited notice. Knowing what's closed before you arrive lets you plan around it — and sometimes reveals something exciting opening during your visit.
PixieWire checks Disney's schedules daily for changes. Use the filters to browse by park, type, or status, or enter your vacation dates to see which closures and openings may overlap your trip. For last-minute operational changes, check the My Disney Experience app during your visit.
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Disney World Refurbishment FAQs
What is closed at Magic Kingdom right now?
Currently closed at Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney World Railroad (no reopening date announced); Big Top Souvenirs (no reopening date announced); Tiana's Bayou Adventure (reopens Dec 18, 2026); Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (reopening Expected 2027).
What is closed at EPCOT right now?
Currently closed at EPCOT: Refreshment Port (reopening TBD); La Signature (reopening TBD); Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses (reopening TBD).
What is closed at Resorts & Hotels right now?
Currently closed at Resorts & Hotels: Contemporary Resort — Exterior Maintenance (reopening Late 2027); Animal Kingdom Lodge — Room Refurbishment (reopening January 2027).
What is closed at Water Parks right now?
Currently closed at Water Parks: Typhoon Lagoon (reopening TBD).
How far in advance does Disney announce refurbishments?
Disney typically announces planned refurbishments a few weeks to several months in advance depending on the scope of the work. Major ride overhauls are usually announced further ahead than routine maintenance. Emergency closures can happen with little or no notice. We recommend checking this page in the week before your trip for the most current picture.
What is the difference between a refurbishment and a closure?
A refurbishment is a planned temporary closure — scheduled in advance for maintenance, upgrades, or a creative update. Closures can also be unplanned due to a mechanical issue, or permanent when an attraction is being replaced entirely. This page covers all three and labels each one clearly so you know what to expect.
Will Disney compensate me if a ride is closed during my trip?
Planned refurbishments generally do not qualify guests for ticket refunds or compensation. If a Lightning Lane selection becomes unavailable due to an unexpected closure on the day of your visit, Disney may offer a replacement selection through the My Disney Experience app.
How often is this page updated?
We check Disney's schedules daily and update this page as closures are announced, dates change, or attractions reopen — the Recent Schedule Changes section above lists each update with its date. For the most time-sensitive information, always cross-check with the official Walt Disney World website and your My Disney Experience app.