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Current Selection Criteria: Show scheduled events of any type occurring anytime from 8/1/2026 to 8/31/2026 anywhere at Walt Disney World, EXCLUDING scheduled events that are no longer in effect.

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58 events found at 32 locations:

Animal Kingdom Events

Tropical Americas construction
New land that will take over Dinoland USA. Three attractions including an Indiana Jones themed attraction, carousel and Encanto themed attraction. Exact closure dates for Dinoland USA are unknown. New land is expected to open in 2027.
Starting 8/11/2024

Disney's Hollywood Studios Events

Monsters, Inc. Land construction
Construction on the new land will start in 2025. Exact beginning and ending dates are unknown.
Starting 1/1/2025

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Events

Golf Course closed
Expected to be closed through October 2026. Exact reopening date is unknown.
Starting 6/11/2026

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Events

Disney H2O Glow After Hours
Special ticketed event on select nights June 2-September 5.
Starting 6/2/2026 Ending 9/5/2026
Mayday Falls closed
Reopening date unknown.
Starting 5/12/2026

Epcot Events

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Starting 8/27/2026 Ending 11/21/2026
La Poutinerie opens
Starting 7/1/2026 Ending 8/1/2026

Magic Kingdom Events

Carousel of Progress closed
An updated experience will reopen in 2027. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 7/6/2026
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Special ticketed event on the following evenings: August 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31.
Starting 8/7/2026 Ending 10/31/2026
Piston Peak National Park construction
New Cars themed area construction. Construction on the new attractions will start in 2025. Exact beginning and ending dates are unknown.
Starting 7/8/2025
Villains Land construction
New land coming to Magic Kingdom. Dates have not been released on when the construction will begin or end.
Starting 8/11/2024
Walt Disney World Railroad - Frontierland closed
Exact reopening date is unknown.
Starting 7/7/2025

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Events

Room refurbishments
Refurbishment work will occur in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including the atrium, Bay Lake Tower and the Main Tower. The Main Tower will undergo exterior maintenance beginning March 23, 2026, which may impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours. Refurbishment is expected to continue through late 2027.
Starting 9/1/2024

Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Events

General Construction
Best Western Lake Buena Vista is currently undergoing refurbishments to make exciting updates to the hotel. Work will be limited to the hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the week and occasionally on weekends. All hotel amenities are available and every precaution is being taken to minimize any disruptions during your stay. Ongoing construction will continue until December 2020.
Starting 1/4/2019

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events

Boat dock maintenance
Expected to be completed in late July 2026. Exact completion date is unknown.
Starting 4/13/2026
Exterior refurbishment
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge are undergoing exterior refurbishment through late 2026. As part of this work, the security kiosk will be expanded from late March through mid-October. The entrance will remain open, though lane closures may occur at times. Most amenities will remain available, but Guests may notice impacted views in some areas and see or hear construction during daytime hours.
Starting 12/1/2025

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events

Boat dock maintenance
Expected to be completed in late July 2026. Exact completion date is unknown.
Starting 4/13/2026
Copper Creek Villas refurbishment
Starting August 5, 2024, Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. As part of this work, the security kiosk will be expanded from late March through mid-October. The entrance will remain open, though lane closures may occur at times. Most amenities will remain available, but Guests may notice impacted views in some areas and see or hear construction during daytime hours.
Starting 8/5/2024

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort Events

Resort refurbishment
Beginning late May 2026, the rooms at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will undergo planned refurbishment through the end of January 2027. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area, and alternate paths of travel may be in place. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 5/15/2026
Shop refurbishment
Donald’s Double Feature merchandise shop will undergo a phased refurbishment through late August and will remain open during this work.
Starting 5/1/2026

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Events

Resort refurbishment
From October 2025 through May 2026, Guest rooms at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will undergo refurbishment, followed by refurbishment work at Jambo House from May 2026 through January 2027. During these times, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. Most amenities will remain available throughout the refurbishment. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 10/1/2025

Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House Events

Guest room refurbishments
From May 2026 through January 2027, Guest rooms at Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will undergo refurbishment. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. All amenities will remain available throughout the refurbishment. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 5/1/2026

Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village Events

Johari Treasures closed
Guests may see or hear construction activity in the lobby area during daytime hours, including periods of more noticeable noise, until the work is complete.
Starting 8/17/2026 Ending 8/28/2026
Lobby closed
The main lobby and primary entrance will be closed. During this time, check-in will move to the Palace Library. Guests may see or hear construction activity in the lobby area during daytime hours, including periods of more noticeable noise, until the work is complete.
Starting 8/17/2026 Ending 10/9/2026

Disney's Beach Club Resort Events

Friendship Boat dock closed
During this closure, there will be direct bus transportation available from Disney’s Beach Club Resort to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests visiting EPCOT will be able to use walkways from Disney’s Beach Club Resort to the EPCOT International Gateway.
Starting 8/17/2026 Ending 8/21/2026
Resort maintenance
Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing visible exterior maintenance through late 2027, which will impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear work in the area during daytime hours until the refurbishment is complete.
Starting 6/1/2025

Disney's Beach Club Villas Events

Friendship Boat Dock closed
During this closure, there will be direct bus transportation available from Disney’s Beach Club Resort to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests visiting EPCOT will be able to use walkways from Disney’s Beach Club Resort to the EPCOT International Gateway.
Starting 8/17/2026 Ending 8/21/2026
Resort maintenance
Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing visible exterior maintenance through late 2027, which will impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear work in the area during daytime hours until the refurbishment is complete.
Starting 6/1/2025

Disney's BoardWalk Inn Events

Resort refurbishments
Beginning late November 2025 and continuing throughout 2026, refurbishment work will take place in select areas of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. While Guests may see or hear work during daytime hours, most Resort amenities—including dining, recreation, and merchandise locations—will remain available.
Starting 11/15/2025

Disney's BoardWalk Villas Events

Resort refurbishment
Now through late 2026, refurbishment work will take place in select areas of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. While Guests may see or hear work during daytime hours, most Resort amenities—including dining, recreation, and merchandise locations—will remain available.
Starting 11/15/2025

Disney's Contemporary Resort Events

Resort refurbishment
Refurbishment work will occur in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including the atrium, Bay Lake Tower and the Main Tower. The Main Tower will undergo exterior maintenance beginning March 23, 2026, which may impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours. Refurbishment will continue through late 2027.
Starting 9/1/2024

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Events

Convention Center refurbishment
From August 10, 2026, through late September 2027, the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will undergo a planned refurbishment. The El Centro Corridor and surrounding areas will also undergo a refurbishment tied to this work. Work will be completed in phases, with individual spaces being temporarily inaccessible at times. The work will take place overnight to help minimize impacts to daily operations. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction activity in the area.
Starting 8/10/2026

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - Gran Destino Tower Events

Convention Center refurbishment
From August 10, 2026, through late September 2027, the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will undergo a planned refurbishment. The El Centro Corridor and surrounding areas will also undergo a refurbishment tied to this work. Work will be completed in phases, with individual spaces being temporarily inaccessible at times. The work will take place overnight to help minimize impacts to daily operations. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction activity in the area.
Starting 8/10/2026

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Events

Grand Floridian Cafe closed
From mid-July through October 2026, Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for a refresh. During this time, brunch will continue to be offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but it will temporarily move to Cítricos. All other dining locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will remain during the renovations.
Starting 7/15/2026
Resort construction
Renovations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will continue in select areas, including the covered entrance, through early 2027. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours or need to take alternate paths of travel.
Starting 4/14/2025

Disney's Old Key West Resort Events

Boat Service to Disney Springs closed
From July 20 through early August, refurbishment work will take place along the Sassagoula River Cruise boat route. During this time, boat service to Disney Springs® will be temporarily unavailable. Please utilize Walt Disney World® bus service.
Starting 7/20/2026
Golf Course cloesd
Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is temporarily closed for renovations through October 2026. Views from some rooms overlooking the golf course may be impacted until the work is complete.
Starting 6/11/2026
Hospitality House Exterior maintenance
Through mid-September 2026, Hospitality House at Disney’s Old Key West Resort is undergoing exterior maintenance work. Guests may see or hear work during daytime hours and at times may be directed to take alternate paths of travel.
Starting 8/4/2026

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Events

Resort refurbishment
From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished. This work includes the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions. All Resort dining, pools and amenities will remain available. Additionally, some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted. Please allow for extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.
Starting 5/1/2025
Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace closed
Through late October, Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be temporarily closed due to refurbishment work at the Grand Ceremonial House.
Starting 8/4/2026

Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Events

Resort refurbishment
From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished. This work includes the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions. All Resort dining, pools and amenities will remain available. Additionally, some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted. Please allow for extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.
Starting 5/1/2025
Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace closed
Through late October, Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be temporarily closed due to refurbishment work at the Grand Ceremonial House.
Starting 8/4/2026

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside Events

Resort refurbishment
From early May 2025 through August 2027, Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment throughout different parts of the Resort hotel. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area.
Starting 5/1/2025

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Events

Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closed
Golf Course is temporarily closed for renovations through October 2026. The Golf Shop will remain open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this time, Guests are welcome to enjoy Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course and Disney’s Palm Golf Course. Guests may see or hear work in the area during daytime hours, and views from some rooms overlooking the golf course may be impacted until the work is complete.
Starting 6/11/2026
Resort refurbishment
Now through mid-September 2026, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will have areas under refurbishment, including the Treehouse Villas. Guests may see or hear construction activity during daytime hours.
Starting 5/13/2026
The Turf Club Bar & Grill closed
Closed from mid-August through late September 2026 (The Turf Club Lounge will remain open.) Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 8/15/2026
The Turf Club Lounge closed
Closed from early May through late August 2026 (The Turf Club Bar & Grill will remain open with a pop-up bar serving a modified menu.) Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 5/1/2026
The Turf Club patio closed
Closed from early to mid-August 2026. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 8/1/2026

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events

Boat Dock maintenance
Expected to be completed in late July 2026. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 4/13/2026 Ending 8/4/2026
Exterior refurbishment
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are undergoing exterior refurbishment through late 2026. As part of this work, the security kiosk will be expanded from late March through mid-October. The entrance will remain open, though lane closures may occur at times. Most amenities will remain available, but Guests may notice impacted views in some areas and see or hear construction during daytime hours.
Starting 8/5/2024

Disney's Yacht Club Resort Events

FriendShip Boat Dock closed
FriendShip Boat dock at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort will be closed for maintenance. During this closure, there will be direct bus transportation available from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests visiting EPCOT will be able to use walkways from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to the EPCOT International Gateway.
Starting 8/17/2026 Ending 8/21/2026
Resort maintenance
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be undergoing routine exterior maintenance from early July through late 2026.
Starting 7/1/2025
Yachtsman Steakhouse closed
Starting 5/11/2026 Ending 8/27/2026

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Events

Grand Floridian Cafe closed
From mid-July through October 2026, Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for a refresh. During this time, brunch will continue to be offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but it will temporarily move to Cítricos. All other dining locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will remain during the renovations.
Starting 7/15/2026
Resort construction
Renovations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will continue in select areas, including the covered entrance, through early 2027. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours or need to take alternate paths of travel.
Starting 4/14/2025

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Events

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina opens
Expected to open mid-Summer 2025. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 7/15/2025

Walt Disney World Events

Contemporary Feature Pool closed
Contemporary Feature Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be unavailable in winter 2023 while it undergoes maintenance work. As an alternative, Guests staying at the Resort hotel may enjoy the Bay Pool, leisure pool at the Contemporary Resort. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 1/1/2023
Disney Lakeside Lodge construction
New resort will open in 2027. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 12/11/2024

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