Theme Park Refurbishments - April 2026

Headed to the theme parks soon? Here's the full list of closures and refurbishments that may impact your trip: 

Walt Disney World 

PARKS 

Magic Kingdom 

• Big Thunder Mountain: Closed until early May 2026 

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Reopening April 8, 2026 

• Pete’s Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs: Closed with no opening date 

• Walt Disney World Railroad-Frontierland station: Closed until early May 2026 

EPCOT 

• Soarin’ Across America: Opens May 26th 

• Impressions de France & Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along: Closed 2/22/26-Opening not announced.  

Hollywood Studios 

• Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!: Opening May 26th 

• Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run: Opening May 22, 2026 with the Mandalorian and Grogu 

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith: Closed permanently on March 2, 2026 

• The Magic of Disney Animation: Opens Summer 2026 

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets: Opens Summer 2026 

Animal Kingdom 

• Bluey & Bingo at Conservation Station: Opening May 26, 2026 

WATER PARKS 

• Typhoon Lagoon: Closing February 15, 2026 until May 12, 2026 

RESORTS 

• All Star Sports: From January-April 2026 Surfboard Bay Pool and kiddie pool will be closed for refurbishment 

• Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani & Jambo House: From October 2025 through May 2026, guest rooms at Kidani Village will undergo refurbishment, followed by refurbishment work at Jambo House from May 2026 through January 2027 

• Beach Club: exterior maintenance between June 2025-2027 

• Boardwalk Inn & Villas: Luna Park Pool, Luna Park Crazy Play area, and Leaping Horse Libations will be closed between January 11, 2027-April 2027 

• Contemporary Resort: From now through late 2027, refurbishments happening in various areas of hotel including Bay Lake Tower, Main Tower, and convention area.  

• Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: Construction near Meadow Swimmin’ Pool 

• Grand Floridian Resort: Hotel refurbishments between April 2025-2026, Grand Floridian Cafe closed July-October 2026  

• Port Orleans Riverside: Guest Room refurbishments beginning early April 2025 through February 2027. Lobby refresh until early November 2025 

• Wilderness Lodge: April 13 to late July 2026, the boat dock will undergo maintenance. The dock will be closed and boat transportation will be temporarily suspended from April 13 to May 1. 

• Yacht Club: From mid-January 2026 to early May 2026, the Admiral leisure pool will close for refurbishment. 

Universal Orlando 

PARKS 

Universal Studios  

• Men in Black: Closed from June 1-June 17, 2026 

Islands of Adventure 

• Jurassic Park River Adventure: Closed January -November 20, 2026 

• Pterandon Flyers: Closed from February 27-May 15, 2026 

EPIC 

• Yoshi’s Adventure: Closed from April 21-April 24, 2026 

• Mine-Cart Madness: Closed May 3-4, 2026 

Volcano Bay 

• Closing between October 26-March 24, 2027 

Disneyland 

PARKS 

Disneyland 

• Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters: Closing April 13 to unknown date 

• Disneyland Monorail: Closed March 30, 2026 to unknown date 

• Jungle Cruise: Closed February 17, 2026 to unknown date 

• Pirates of the Caribbean: Closing May 4, 2026 to unknown date 

• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin: Closed March 30 to unknown date 

California Adventure 

• Toy Story Midway Mania: Closing on April 6, 2026 through June 2, 2026