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Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments

Magic Kingdom

• Main Street Bakery has closed for conversion to a new Starbucks location expected to open in early summer of 2013.
• Splash Mountain will be closed through March 19, 2013 for refurbishment.
• Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment from April 10 through May 22.
• The Fantasyland Expansion is currently underway and is scheduled to open in phases through 2014.  Fairytale Hall will open in late 2013 in the former spot of Snow White’s Scary Adventure.  A new roller coaster called the Seven Dwarves Mine Train will open in Fantasyland sometime 2014. Splash Mountain will be closed from January 2 through March 19, 2013 for refurbishment.

Epcot

• American Heritage Gallery in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion will be closed March 1 to introduce the Kinsey Collection a new cultural exhibit that tells a story of determination and inspiration through more than 40 pieces of art, artifacts, books, sculptures and documents.
• Updated – Epcot Character Spot in Epcot’s Future World will be closed for renovations from October 21 through late March, 2013.
• Fountain View ice cream shop will close sometime in March for conversation to a new Starbucks location expected to open midsummer of 2013.

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• No refurbishments at this time

Animal Kingdom

• Disney Parks has announced a long-term relationship with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Animal Kingdom Park. The new Avatar land will feature multiple attractions, entertainment, merchandise locations, restaurants and other immersive elements to bring the world of Pandora to life. Construction expected to begin by 2013.

 

Disneyland Closures and Rehabs

• Carnation Plaza Gardens closed April 30 for construction of Fantasy Faire. Fantasy Faire is anticipated to open March 12.
• Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Pioneer Mercantile will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through October 30
• it’s a small world will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through February 28.
• Goofy’s Playhouse will be closed for refurbishment from February 25 through March 7.
• New – Disneyland Monorail will be closed for refurbishment from February 26 – 28

 

Disney’s California Adventure Closures and Refurbishments

• Grizzly River Run will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 28
• New – Silly Symphony Swings will be closed for refurbishment February 7 through March 14
• Disney Junior-Live on Stage will be closed for updating through March 22. When the attraction reopens, “Hanny Manny” and “Little Einsteins” will be replaced with “Sofia the First” and “Doc McStuffins”. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Jake and the NeverLand Pirates” will remain.

 

 Water Parks

• Blizzard Beach is closed for annual refurbishment through March 16.

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Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments

Magic Kingdom

• Main Street Bakery has closed for conversion to a new Starbucks location expected to open in early summer of 2013.
• Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed February 1 through February 7 for refurbishment.
• Splash Mountain will be closed through March 19, 2013 for refurbishment.
• Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment from April 10 through May 22.
• The Fantasyland Expansion is currently underway and is scheduled to open in phases through 2014.  Fairytale Hall will open in late 2013 in the former spot of Snow White’s Scary Adventure.  A new roller coaster called the Seven Dwarves Mine Train will open in Fantasyland sometime 2014. Splash Mountain will be closed from January 2 through March 19, 2013 for refurbishment.

Epcot

• American Heritage Gallery in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion will be closed March 1 to introduce the Kinsey Collection a new cultural exhibit that tells a story of determination and inspiration through more than 40 pieces of art, artifacts, books, sculptures and documents. Epcot Character Spot in Epcot’s Future World will be closed for renovations from October 21 through Mid February, 2013.
• Fountain View ice cream shop will close sometime in March for conversation to a new Starbucks location expected to open midsummer of 2013.

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Disney Junior – Live on Stage! will be closed from January 14 through February 14 for an update to feature new characters and stories from the Disney Junior line-up on TV. New hits “Doc McStuffins” and “Sofia the First” will join “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

Animal Kingdom

• Kali River Rapids is closed through February 15 for refurbishment.
• Disney Parks has announced a long-term relationship with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Animal Kingdom Park. The new Avatar land will feature multiple attractions, entertainment, merchandise locations, restaurants and other immersive elements to bring the world of Pandora to life. Construction expected to begin by 2013.

 

Disneyland Closures and Rehabs

• Carnation Plaza Gardens closed April 30 for construction of Fantasy Faire. Fantasy Faire is anticipated to open March 12.
• Fantasmic! will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 14
• Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Pioneer Mercantile will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through October 30
• Splash Mountain will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through February 14.
• it’s a small world will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through February 28.
• Cafe? Orleans will be closed for refurbishment from January 28 through February 8.
• Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment from January 28 through February 14.
• Goofy’s Playhouse will be closed for refurbishment from February 25 through March 7.

 

Disney’s California Adventure Closures and Refurbishments

• Silly Symphony Swings will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 17
• Grizzly River Run will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 28
• Disney Junior-Live on Stage will be closed for updating through March 22. When the attraction reopens, “Hanny Manny” and “Little Einsteins” will be replaced with “Sofia the First” and “Doc McStuffins”. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Jake and the NeverLand Pirates” will remain.

 

 Water Parks

• Blizzard Beach is closed for annual refurbishment through March 16.

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Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments

Magic Kingdom

• Main Street Bakery will close sometime in January for conversion to a new Starbucks location expected to open in early summer of 2013.
• Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed February 1 through February 7 for refurbishment.
• New – Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment from April 10 through May 22.
• The Fantasyland Expansion is currently underway and is scheduled to open in phases through 2014.  Fairytale Hall will open in late 2013 in the former spot of Snow White’s Scary Adventure.  A new roller coaster called the Seven Dwarves Mine Train will open in Fantasyland sometime 2014. Splash Mountain will be closed from January 2 through March 19, 2013 for refurbishment.

Epcot

• Epcot Character Spot in Epcot’s Future World will be closed for renovations from October 21 through Mid February, 2013.
• Fountain View ice cream shop will close sometime in March for conversation to a new Starbucks location expected to open midsummer of 2013.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Disney Junior – Live on Stage! will be closed from January 14 through February 14 for an update to feature new characters and stories from the Disney Junior line-up on TV. New hits “Doc McStuffins” and “Sofia the First” will join “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

Animal Kingdom

• Kali River Rapids is closed through February 15 for refurbishment.
• Disney Parks has announced a long-term relationship with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Animal Kingdom Park. The new Avatar land will feature multiple attractions, entertainment, merchandise locations, restaurants and other immersive elements to bring the world of Pandora to life. Construction expected to begin by 2013.

 

Disneyland Closures and Rehabs

• Carnation Plaza Gardens closed April 30 for construction of Fantasy Faire. Fantasy Faire is anticipated to open in Winter 2013.
• Big Thunder Trail will be closed for refurbishment on the following dates in January: 28-31
• Fantasmic! will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 14
• Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Pioneer Mercantile will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through October 30
• Tom Sawyer’s Island Cider Mill will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 4, however the Island will remain open.
• Splash Mountain will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through February 14.
• it’s a small world will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through February 28.
• Cafe? Orleans will be closed for refurbishment from January 28 through February 8.
• Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment from January 28 through February 14.
• Goofy’s Playhouse will be closed for refurbishment from February 25 through March 7.

 

Disney’s California Adventure Closures and Refurbishments

• Silly Symphony Swings will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 17
• Grizzly River Run will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 28
• World of Color will not be presented from January 28 through January 31 and February 4 through February 7.

 

 Water Parks

• Blizzard Beach is closed for annual refurbishment through March 16.

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Walt Disney World Closures and Refurbishments

Magic Kingdom

• Mad Tea Party will be closed from January 7 through February 18, 2013 for refurbishment.
• Main Street Bakery will close sometime in January for conversation to a new Starbucks location expected to open in early summer of 2013.
• Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed February 1 through February 7 for refurbishment.
• The Fantasyland Expansion is currently underway and is scheduled to open in phases through 2014.  Fairytale Hall will open in late 2013 in the former spot of Snow White’s Scary Adventure.  A new roller coaster called the Seven Dwarves Mine Train will open in Fantasyland sometime 2014. Splash Mountain will be closed from January 2 through March 19, 2013 for refurbishment.

Epcot

• Epcot Character Spot in Epcot’s Future World will be closed for renovations from October 21 through Mid February, 2013.
• Fountain View ice cream shop will close sometime in March for conversation to a new Starbucks location expected to open midsummer of 2013.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage will be closed from January 7 through March 12 for refurbishment.
• Disney Junior – Live on Stage! will be closed from January 14 through February 14 for an update to feature new characters and stories from the Disney Junior line-up on TV. New hits “Doc McStuffins” and “Sofia the First” will join “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

Animal Kingdom

• New – Kali River Rapids is closed through February 15 for refurbishment.
• Disney Parks has announced a long-term relationship with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Animal Kingdom Park. The new Avatar land will feature multiple attractions, entertainment, merchandise locations, restaurants and other immersive elements to bring the world of Pandora to life. Construction expected to begin by 2013.

 

Disneyland Closures and Rehabs

• Carnation Plaza Gardens closed April 30 for construction of Fantasy Faire. Fantasy Faire is anticipated to open in Winter 2013.
• Haunted Mansion will be closed from January 7 through January 17, 2013 to transition from Holiday overlay.
• Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm will close January 7 through January to transition from Holiday overlay.
• Primeval World will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through January 23
• Big Thunder Trail will be closed for refurbishment on the following dates in January: 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
• Fantasmic! will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 14
• Mark Twain Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Pioneer Mercantile will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through March 28
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through October 30
• Tom Sawyer’s Island Cider Mill will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 4, however the Island will remain open.
• Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through January 23.
• Splash Mountain will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through February 14.
• it’s a small world will be closed for refurbishment from January 22 through February 28.
• Cafe? Orleans will be closed for refurbishment from January 28 through February 8.
• Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment from January 28 through February 14.
• New – Goofy’s Playhouse will be closed for refurbishment from February 25 through March 7.

 

Disney’s California Adventure Closures and Refurbishments

• Silly Symphony Swings will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 17
• Grizzly River Run will be closed for refurbishment from January 7 through February 28
• World of Color will not be presented from January 28 through January 31 and February 4 through February 7.

 

 Water Parks

• Blizzard Beach is closed for annual refurbishment through March 16.

 

Outside the Theme Parks

All Star Movies Resort:

• New – Duck Pond Pool will close for refurbishment from March 4 through 15.

 

All Star Sports Resort:

• New – Surfboard Bay Pool will close for refurbishment from February 25 through March 6.

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge:

• Updated – The Uzima Springs Pool Slide will close for refurbishment January 14 through February 8. The pool will remain open, with the exception of Jan. 17 and 18.
• New – The Uzima Springs Pool will be closed on January 17 and 18.

 

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn:

• BoardWalk Bakery will undergo expansion from January 2 through April 12. BoardWalk Bakery will be closed during this work. A coffee cart will be available on the boardwalk area during this time.
• New – Luna Park Pool will be closed for refurbishment from January 28 through March 3.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• California Grill at the Contemporary Resort will close for refurbishment on February 2, 2013 that will included a tweaked menu and enhancements to the interactive kitchen. The restaurant is scheduled to reopen late summer 2013.

Bay Lake Tower:

• Updated – Bay Cove Pool Slide will close for refurbishment from February 4 through February 15, 2013. The pool will remain open, with the exception of Feb. 14 and 15.
• New – Bay Cove Pool will be closed on February 14 and 15.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort:

• Dig Site Feature Pool Slide will close for refurbishment from January 17 through February 1. The pool will remain open.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

• Grand Floridian Main Courtyard Pool will be closed from August 24 through early Spring for reconstruction to include a zero-entry configuration. The beach pool will remain open for guests.
• The Beach Pool Slide will be closed from January 25 through February 15. The Beach pool will remain open.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort:

• Sandcastle Feature Pool Slide will be closed from January 28 through February 15. The pool will remain open.

Polynesian Resort:

• New – Nanea Volcano Pool will be closed from February 18 through March 1

Pop Century Resort:

• New – Bowling Pin Pool will be closed from February 25 through 27.

 

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside:

• New – Alligator Bayou leisure pool will be closed from January 24 and 25

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort:

• High Rock Spring Pool Slide will be closed from January 15 through February 8. The pool will remain open.
• The Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be closed from January 16 through Summer 2013.

Wilderness Lodge:

• New – Silver Springs Pool Slide will be closed from January 7 through January 18. Silver Springs Pool will remain open.

• Yacht & Beach Club Resorts:

• New – The Flying Jib Pool Slide will be closed from January 16 through January 25.

 

Upcoming Events at the Walt Disney World

• Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, January 10 – 13, 2013
• Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, February 22 – 24, 2013
• Atlanta Braves Spring Training, February 22 – March 28, 2013
• Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival, March 6 – May 19, 2013
• Expedition Everest Challenge 5k, May 4, 2013
• Star Wars Weekends, May 17 – June 9, 2013
• Night of Joy, September 6 & 7, 2013
• Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler Weekend, September 27 – 28, 2013
• Wine and Dine Half Marathon, November 8 – 9, 2013

 

Upcoming Events at Disneyland Resort

• Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, January 18 – 20, 2013
• D23 Expo, August 9 – 11, 2013
• Disneyland Half Marathon, August 30 – September 1, 2013