There is nothing worse than discovering your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attraction is going to be down for refurbishment while you are visiting. Follow our weekly refurbishment updates to stay up to date about the current and upcoming refurbishments.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Refurbishment Update
The rumors we reported last time were true. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be closing for a short time this October. The refurbishment is scheduled for October 27th to November 9th, 2016.
Walt Disney World Resorts Refurbishment Update
WDW News Today reported that the Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be undergoing a major refurbishment. The refurbishment is rumored to start at the beginning of 2017. Disney Parks have not released any official word as of yet, but we will be keeping our ears to the ground.
For all the updated Walt Disney World Resort refurbishments check out the list below.
| Location | Attraction | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather Condition - No charcoal grills or campfires | Due to dry conditions, there are currently fire restrictions throughout Central Florida. As a result, campfires at our Resort hotels will not take place as scheduled. Other recreation activities will continue to be held. Additionally, charcoal grills, where available, may not be utilized at this time. Propane grills will be permitted for use. | Now | Until further notice! |
| Resort Monorail | Resort Monorail* | 3/10/15 | 04/26/17 |
| Magic Kingdom | Hall of Presidents | 01/17/17 | 06/29/17 |
| Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | 04/24/17 | 05/18/17 | |
| Epcot | Infrastructure Work | 09/28/16 | 04/27/17 |
| Mission: SPACE | 06/05/17 | 07/28/17 | |
| Advanced Training Lab | 06/05/17 | 07/28/17 | |
| Animal Kingdom Park | It's Tough to be a Bug | 04/24/17 | 04/29/17 |
| Disney Springs | Portobello Country Italian Trattoria | 04/23/17 | Fall 2017 |
| Disney Quest | 07/03/17 | Permanent closure | |
| BoardWalk Inn & Villas | Exterior Maintenance & Painting | 02/13/17 | through May 2017 |
| Caribbean Beach Resort | Old Port Royale Food Court | 05/01/17 | 06/30/18 |
| Shutters at Old Port Royale | 05/01/17 | 06/30/18 | |
| Cabana Pool Bar | 05/01/17 | 06/30/18 | |
| Calypso Trading Post | 05/01/17 | 06/30/18 | |
| Coronado Springs Resort | Hard Goods | Fall 2016 | through 2017 |
| Old Key West Resort | Exterior Maintenance and Painting | 01/03/17 | 07/27/17 |
| Pop Century Resort | Room Refurbishments | 02/04/17 | 05/07/17 |
| Wilderness Lodge & Boulder Ridge Villas | General Resort Refurbishments | 10/02/15 | 07/17/17 |
| Cub's Den (Children's Activity Center | 10/02/15 | through 2017 | |
| Roaring Fork Snacks | 10/02/15 | through 2017 | |
| Trout Pass Pool Bar | 10/02/15 | through 2017 | |
| Yacht Club Resort | Room Refurbishments | January 2017 | TBD |
| Captain's Grille | 05/15/17 | 09/30/17 | |
| Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center | Expansion Work | 8/04/16 | 2/01/18 |
| *List Last updated 04/17/17 |
Disney last updated this list on September 15, 2016.
*The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form of transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available
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