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Theme Park Refurbishments - July 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

  • Carousel of Progress: Closed starting July 6, 2026


EPCOT

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


Hollywood Studios

  • Animation Academy: Olaf Draws!-Opens later Summer 2026


WATER PARKS

  • Typhoon Lagoon: Closing September 9, 2026 until Spring 2027


RESORTS

  • All Star Movies: Room refurbishment going between May 2026 to end of January 2027

  • Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House: Room refurbishment work at Jambo House from May 2026 through January 2027

  • Art of Animation: Standard rooms and family suites refurbed through summer 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: Grand Floridian Cafe closed July-October 2026 

  • Polynesian Village Resort: Public areas refurbished through late 2026

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

  • Wilderness Lodge: Exterior refurbishment through late 2026.

  • Yacht Club: Exterior refurbishment through late 2026.


Universal Orlando

PARKS

Universal Studios 

  • Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-up Show: Closed from May 12, 2026 through late 2026


Islands of Adventure

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

  • Lost Continent: Closed permanently


Volcano Bay

  • Closing between October 26, 2026-March 24, 2027


Disneyland

PARKS

Disneyland

  • Matterhorn Bobsleds: Closed July 20-24, 2026

  • Haunted Mansion: Closed August 8-21, 2026




 
 
 

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