Picture this: an unprepared Disney guest makes their way through the Magic Kingdom and over to their favorite attraction, only to realize that it’s closed! Refurbishment projects and temporary closures can really come out of left-field if you aren’t prepared. If you’re reading this, though, you don’t have to worry — you’ll be all ready for your next Disney vacation thanks to our weekly refurbishment update.
Planning a trip to Disney World during Valentine’s Day week? You’ve come to the right place! Let’s take a look at everything that will be unavailable in Disney World from February 14th to February 20th, 2022.
Magic Kingdom Refurbishments
Walt Disney World Railroad
Kicking off our list of closures once again is the Walt Disney World Railroad in the Magic Kingdom. As Imagineers continue work on the new TRON roller coaster, the railroad remains closed. (The train goes right through the construction zone!)
In the meantime, we’ll wait for an official opening date for TRON: Lightcycle Run, but until then, we’ll have to wait to take a ride on the old train!
Click here to see some recent train testing in Magic Kingdom!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
We’ve got a (quick) new closure to report! From February 14th to February 18th, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for a short refurbishment.
By the end of the week, the attraction should be up and running! If you’re a fan of the wildest ride in the wilderness, you might want to plan a visit to the Magic Kingdom later in the week to avoid the closure.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments
Expedition Everest
Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is still in the middle of a lengthy closure! On January 4th, the attraction closed for a 3-month refurbishment, but now that it’s February, we’re getting closer to the reopening date!
According to Disney, the closure will last through mid-April 2022. The good news is, recent attraction testing bodes well for a successful reopening in the near future!
Click here to watch the Expedition Everest testing
EPCOT Refurbishments
Souk-Al-Magreb
In the EPCOT World Showcase’s Morocco pavilion, the Souk-Al-Magreb gift shop remains closed. Previously, this store was set to reopen on February 6th, but (obviously) that date was extended.
The closure will continue for the week, so if you’re looking for a unique souvenir, try the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Japan pavilion instead!
Disney World Water Park Refurbishments
Blizzard Beach Waterpark
For those of you hoping to cool off, keep in mind that Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed for some seasonal refurbishments.
We’re still waiting on a reopening date, so stay tuned for updates! Luckily, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is currently open, so you can still visit a waterpark this week!
Click here for more information on the seasonal closure
Disney Resorts
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
This week, one of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort’s smaller pools is closed for refurbishment.
The Flippin’ Fins Pool (located in The Little Mermaid section of the hotel) is expected to remain closed through late February 2022. The Big Blue Pool and the Cozy Cone Pool are still open.
Click here to learn more about the pool refurbishment schedule at Art of Animation
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Over at another Disney hotel, the Samawati Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village remains closed while it continues to undergo refurbishment.
The refurbishment is expected to last until April 2022. In the meantime, the Uzima Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House is still open.
Click here for more information on the closure
That’s it for all the closures in Disney World next week! We’re always keeping an eye out for the latest refurbishments, construction projects, and opening dates throughout the parks and resorts, so stay tuned to AllEars for more!
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We are coming in March! Our first trip! Can’t wait. Have been watching all your videos and reading lots of articles! Thanks for all the great info!!
That is so exciting, Linda! I hope you have a wonderful time and that all of our tips and tricks help you out! Thanks for reading and watching!