Events & Refurbishments Schedule

Animal Kingdom Events

Kali River Rapids closed

Starting 1/9/2023 Ending 3/16/2023

Disney's BoardWalk Events

BoardWalk Bakery closes

In preparation for BoardWalk Deli’s opening later this summer, the bakery will be unavailable beginning in late July, but during this time Guests can find similar offerings at the nearby Pizza Window, AbracadaBar and Bellevue Lounge. Exact opening date is unknown.

Starting 7/15/2022

Disney's Hollywood Studios Events

Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Special ticketed event on the following evenings: January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 15, 22, March 8, 22, 29, April 2, 5, and 19.

Starting 1/4/2023 Ending 4/19/2023

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed

Expected to reopen in Summer 2023. Exact date unknown.

Starting 2/20/2023

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Events

Water Park closed

Entire water park will be closed. Reopening date in is unknown.

Starting 11/13/2022

Epcot Events

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Starting 1/13/2023 Ending 2/20/2023

Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana" Construction

Expected to open in Fall 2023. Exact opening date unknown.

Starting 8/23/2019

The PLAY Pavilion Construction

New experiences opening in 2023. Exact opening date is unknown.

Starting 8/25/2019

Tokyo Dining closed

Expected to reopen in Summer 2023. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 11/20/2022

Magic Kingdom Events

Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom

Special ticketed event on the following evenings: January 9, 16, 23, February 16, 20, 27, March 2, 6, 13, 16, 20 and 27.

Starting 1/9/2023 Ending 3/27/2023

Enchanted Tales with Belle reopens

Starting 2/19/2023 Ending 3/19/2023

Meet Ariel at Her Grotto reopens

Starting 1/22/2023 Ending 2/22/2023

Splash Mountain

Attraction will be rethemed as Tiana's Bayou Adventure in 2024.

Starting 1/23/2023 Ending 2/23/2023

Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Re-themed attraction will open in 2024. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 1/23/2023

Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant closed

Exact reopening date is unknown.

Starting 8/5/2021

Tron attraction construction

A new attraction expected to open in Spring 2023.

Starting 7/15/2017 Ending 4/3/2023

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort 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. Closure is expected through early April 2023. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 1/9/2023

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

Resort refurbishment

While Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 10/1/2022

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

Boulder Ridge refurbishment

While Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 10/1/2022

Disney's Beach Club Resort Events

Beach Club Villas refurbishment

During this time, Resort amenities will remain available for your enjoyment. While you may see or hear construction during daytime hours, you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM. Refurbishment will continue through early April 2023. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 1/7/2023

Disney's Beach Club Villas Events

Beach Club Villas refurbishment

During this time, Resort amenities will remain available for your enjoyment. While you may see or hear construction during daytime hours, you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM. Refurbishment will continue through early April 2023. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 1/7/2023

Disney's BoardWalk Inn Events

BoardWalk Bakery closes

In preparation for BoardWalk Deli’s opening later this summer, the bakery will be unavailable beginning in late July, but during this time Guests can find similar offerings at the nearby Pizza Window, AbracadaBar and Bellevue Lounge. Exact opening date is unknown.

Starting 7/15/2022

Resort refurbishment

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas is being refurbished, with new offerings, plus updates coming to our Guest rooms, lobby and more. Please note that while most hotel amenities will remain available, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Additionally, please allow for additional travel time. Completion date is unknown.

Starting 9/24/2022

Disney's BoardWalk Villas Events

BoardWalk Bakery closes

In preparation for BoardWalk Deli’s opening later this summer, the bakery will be unavailable beginning in late July, but during this time Guests can find similar offerings at the nearby Pizza Window, AbracadaBar and Bellevue Lounge. Exact opening date is unknown.

Starting 7/15/2022

Resort refurbishment

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas is being refurbished, with new offerings, plus updates coming to our Guest rooms, lobby and more. Please note that while most hotel amenities will remain available, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Additionally, please allow for additional travel time. Completion date is unknown.

Starting 9/24/2022

Disney's Contemporary Resort Events

Feature Pool and Whirlpool Spas 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. Closure is expected through early April 2023. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 1/9/2023

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Events

Narcoossee’s closed

Restaurant is expected to re-open in 2023 with an enhanced dining experience. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 7/14/2022

Resort construction

Beginning March 1, Guests will notice construction and refurbishment work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during daytime hours. Most resort amenities will remain available to Guests throughout this work. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 3/1/2022

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Events

Lava Pool water slide closed

While Guests may see or hear refurbishment work in the area, the Lava Pool will remain available to Guests throughout the refurbishment; only the water slide will be closed. The Oasis Pool will also be available for use. The water slide is expected to reopen in early February 2023. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 1/3/2023

Resort construction

As they prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9 a.m. Exact ending date is unknown.

Starting 6/24/2022

Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Events

Lava Pool water slide closed

While Guests may see or hear refurbishment work in the area, the Lava Pool will remain available to Guests throughout the refurbishment; only the water slide will be closed. The Oasis Pool will also be available for use. The water slide is expected to reopen in early February 2023. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 1/3/2023

Resort construction

As they prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9 a.m. Exact ending date is unknown.

Starting 6/24/2022

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Events

High Rock Spring Pool closed

Closure is expected from January to late March 2023. Exact dates are unknown. You may see and hear construction while refurbishments are underway, but you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.

Starting 1/1/2023

On the Rocks Pool Bar closed

Closure is expected from January to late March 2023. Exact dates are unknown. You may see and hear construction while refurbishments are underway, but you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.

Starting 1/1/2023

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events

Boulder Ridge refurbishment

While Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 10/1/2022

Disney's Yacht Club Resort Events

Beach Club Villas refurbishment

During this time, Resort amenities will remain available for your enjoyment. While you may see or hear construction during daytime hours, you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM. Refurbishment will continue through early April 2023. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 1/7/2023

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Events

Meadow Swimmin’ Pool closed

Meadow Swimmin’ Pool will be unavailable beginning January through early April 2023 while it undergoes maintenance work. As an alternative, Guests staying at this Resort may enjoy the Wilderness Swimmin’ pool. Exact closure dates are unknown.

Starting 1/9/2023

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Events

Meadow Swimmin’ Pool closed

Meadow Swimmin’ Pool will be unavailable beginning January through early April 2023 while it undergoes maintenance work. As an alternative, Guests staying at this Resort may enjoy the Wilderness Swimmin’ pool. Exact closure dates are unknown.

Starting 1/9/2023

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Events

Narcoossee’s closed

Restaurant is expected to re-open in 2023 with an enhanced dining experience. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 7/14/2022

Resort construction

Beginning March 1, Guests will notice construction and refurbishment work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during daytime hours. Most resort amenities will remain available to Guests throughout this work. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 3/1/2022

Walt Disney World Events

2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Starting 2/23/2023 Ending 2/26/2023

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

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