All Events, Closures and Refurbishments at Walt Disney World during January and July of 2024 and 2025

January 2024

Mar. 1 - TBADisney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldDisney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort continues its renovation to spruce up and update this flagship resort for it's 30th anniversary.
Mar 1 - Late 2024Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldDisney’s Polynesian Village Resort While the Resort remains open to guests, areas are currently being renovated to include new Disney Vacation Club Villas, restaurants, and even new recreation offerings! The Disney Vacation Club Villas are expected to open in late 2024.
January 24th - Summer 2024Frontierland : Magic KingdomSplash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on January 24th, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in summer 2024.
July 15th, 2023 - July 1st, 2024Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldDisney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground 350 Cabins at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds will be completely renovated and adopted into the Disney Vacation Club offerings.
Early November - Jan 14thDisney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney WorldSunset Seasons Greetings, and Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! Disney's Hollywood Studios transforms into a winter wonderland with special food and drink offerings around the park, decorations, and projections, fireworks, lasers, and snow on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards
Nov 8th, 2023 - Jan 24th, 2024Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney WorldHoliday Dine at Hollywood and Vine See Minnie and her friends at delightful dining parties at Hollywood and Vine throughout the year. You’re invited! The mouse-with-the-mostest hosts sensational soirees that mix festive music, décor and tantalizing menu items. Celebrate with popular Disney Characters—perfectly dressed for each season.
Jan. 01 - Summer 2024Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney WorldTiana's Bayou Adventure Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the newly re-themed version of Splash Mountain, will open sometime in summer 2024.
Jan 2024 - March 2024Caribbean Beach : Disney ResortsFuentes del Morro Pool The Fuentes del Morro Pool will be closed from January 2024 through March 2024.
Jan 2024 - April 2024Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldDoubloon Lagoon The Doubloon Lagoon Pool will be closed from January 2024 through April 2024.
Jan 2024 - April 2024Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldFantasia Pool The Fantasia Pool at All-Star Movies Resort will be closed from January 2024 through April 2024.
Jan 8th - July 1stSunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood StudiosRock 'n' Roller Coaster Disney announced that Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith will be closed for refurbishment until "summer 2024."
Jan 8th - March 15thAsia : Disney's Animal KingdomKali River Rapids Kali River Rapids will close for refurbishment on January 8th, 2024 and is scheduled to reopen on March 16th, 2024.
2024/01/05 - 2024/02/20EPCOT : Walt Disney World2024 Festival of the Arts
January 16th - January 27thEPCOT : Walt Disney WorldDisney Skyliner The Skyliner will close for refurbishment from January 16, 2024 to January 21, 2024. Disney Skyliner service from the Riviera to EPCOT will remain down until January 27th.
January 27th - July 17thFrontierland : Magic KingdomCountry Bear Jamboree Country Bear Jamboree will CLOSE on January 27th, 2024, for the refurbishment. Disney announced that the new show should open Summer 2024.

July 2024

Mar 1 - Late 2024Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldDisney’s Polynesian Village Resort While the Resort remains open to guests, areas are currently being renovated to include new Disney Vacation Club Villas, restaurants, and even new recreation offerings! The Disney Vacation Club Villas are expected to open in late 2024.
January 24th - Summer 2024Frontierland : Magic KingdomSplash Mountain Splash Mountain will close on January 24th, 2023 to reopen as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure in summer 2024.
July 15th, 2023 - July 1st, 2024Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldDisney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground 350 Cabins at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds will be completely renovated and adopted into the Disney Vacation Club offerings.
Jan. 01 - Summer 2024Magic Kingdom : Walt Disney WorldTiana's Bayou Adventure Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the newly re-themed version of Splash Mountain, will open sometime in summer 2024.
Jan 8th - July 1stSunset Boulevard : Disney's Hollywood StudiosRock 'n' Roller Coaster Disney announced that Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith will be closed for refurbishment until "summer 2024."
January 27th - July 17thFrontierland : Magic KingdomCountry Bear Jamboree Country Bear Jamboree will CLOSE on January 27th, 2024, for the refurbishment. Disney announced that the new show should open Summer 2024.
March 17th - November 3rdBlizzard Beach : Water ParksBlizzard Beach Water Park Closed on March 17, 2024 to begin a seasonal refurbishment; Typhoon Lagoon will be open for guests to experience.
May 2024 - Spring 2025Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney ResortsPort Orleans - French Quarter From May 2024 through Spring 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
May 24th, 2024 - September 2nd, 2024Disney Springs : Walt Disney World“Disney Dreams That Soar” A new drone show is coming to Disney Springs! “Disney Dreams That Soar” is a summertime experience that will be “a late-night perk for visitors.”
May 25th - Aug 31stTyphoon Lagoon : Water Parks2024 H2O Glow After Hours Event Special Ticketed After Hour Events taking place on select nights from the end of May through August 31st.
June 9th - TBAAmerican Adventure Pavilion : EPCOTPortraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors A new exhibit will be coming to the American Heritage Gallery, which will feature 60 oil paintings by President George W. Bush.
June 10th, 2024 - September 6th, 2024World Celebration : EPCOT“¡Celebración Encanto!” Join Mirabel and Bruno in “¡Celebración Encanto!” to sing along with some of your favorite songs from Encanto!
June 17th - TBAEPCOT : Walt Disney WorldTest Track Test Track presented by Chevrolet will close temporarily beginning June 17. Stay tuned for more details!
July 1st - July 31stAll Star Movies : Disney ResortsWorld Premiere Food Court While the dining area will be receiving a facelift, guests will still be able to take advantage of the food offered by the food court
2024/06/27 - 2024/08/12Disney Springs : Walt Disney World2024 Flavors of Florida
July 8th - August 21stFantasyland : Magic KingdomPeter Pan's Flight Peter Pan's Flight is closing for a brief refurbishment
July 29th - Sept 2024Caribbean Beach : Disney ResortsBarbados Leisure Pool The Barbados leisure pool will be closed. Guests can enjoy the Fuentes del Morro pool and 4 other leisure pools

January 2025

May 2024 - Spring 2025Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney ResortsPort Orleans - French Quarter From May 2024 through Spring 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
Sept 2024 - Sept 2025Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney ResortsBay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort In April of 2024, Disney confirmed that beginning in September, the Bay Lake Tower would begin the first major refurbishment in its history, lasting a full year.
November 4th - TBATyphoon Lagoon : Water ParksTyphoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon will close to begin a seasonal refurbishment; Anticipated reopening date: Not yet known Blizzard Beach will be open for guests to experience.
Jan 2025 - May 2025Yacht Club : Disney ResortsYacht Club An announcement on Disney World’s website notifies visitors that some guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment from January through May 2025.
Jan 2025 - May 2025Yacht Club : Disney ResortsStormalong Bay This closure is due to routine maintenance and guests staying at those resorts may hear construction noises during the daytime. During the closure, guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral, and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
Jan 2025 - June 2025Beach Club : Disney ResortsHurricane Hanna's This location will be closing along with the Stormalong Bay Pool closure for the first half of 2025
Jan 5th, 2025 - Mar 10th, 2025Disney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World2025 Silver Screen Dine at Hollywood and Vine See Minnie and her friends at delightful dining parties at Hollywood and Vine throughout the year. You’re invited! The mouse-with-the-mostest hosts sensational soirees that mix festive music, décor and tantalizing menu items. Celebrate with popular Disney Characters—perfectly dressed for each season.
Jan 6th, 2025 - 2026Frontierland : Magic KingdomBig Thunder Mountain Railroad According to Disney, Big Thunder Mountain will close for refurbishment on January 6th, 2025. The website says the attraction will “reopen with a little bit of new magic in 2026.”
Jan 12th - Jan 25thRiviera Resort : Disney ResortsTopolino's Terrace Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera will close for a brief refurbishment.
Jan 13th - Summer 2025Tomorrowland : Magic KingdomAstro Orbiter Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom Park will close for a multi-month refurbishment starting Jan. 13. The ride is scheduled to reopen in summer 2025.
Jan 13th, 2025 - Permanent ClosureDinoland USA : Disney's Animal KingdomTriceraTop Spin TriceraTop Spin will be closing permanently on January 13th, 2025 to make way for the Tropical Americas coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027.
2025/01/09 - 2025/02/25EPCOT : Walt Disney World2025 Festival of the Arts
Jan 20th - TBALiberty Square : Magic KingdomHall of Presidents This attraction will close on January 20th to prepare for the addition of the newest president.
Jan 26th - Early MayContemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney ResortsBay Cove Pool The Bay Cove Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for nearly the first half of 2026.

July 2025

Sept 2024 - Sept 2025Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney ResortsBay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort In April of 2024, Disney confirmed that beginning in September, the Bay Lake Tower would begin the first major refurbishment in its history, lasting a full year.
Jan 6th, 2025 - 2026Frontierland : Magic KingdomBig Thunder Mountain Railroad According to Disney, Big Thunder Mountain will close for refurbishment on January 6th, 2025. The website says the attraction will “reopen with a little bit of new magic in 2026.”
Jan 13th - Summer 2025Tomorrowland : Magic KingdomAstro Orbiter Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom Park will close for a multi-month refurbishment starting Jan. 13. The ride is scheduled to reopen in summer 2025.
Early April 2025 - January 2026Port Orleans Riverside : Disney ResortsPort Orleans Riverside Guest rooms in the Magnolia Bend at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment. During this time, guests may see or hear construction work in the area.
May 21st - Aug 8thDisney's Hollywood Studios : Walt Disney World2025 Summertime Dine at Hollywood and Vine See Minnie and her friends at delightful dining parties at Hollywood and Vine throughout the year. You’re invited! The mouse-with-the-mostest hosts sensational soirees that mix festive music, décor and tantalizing menu items. Celebrate with popular Disney Characters—perfectly dressed for each season.
June 7th - Permanent ClosureMuppets Courtyard : Disney's Hollywood StudiosMuppetVision 3D This attraction will be closing permanently as Muppet Courtyard is rethemed to a new Monsters Inc Land.
June 8th - Permanent ClosureGrand Avenue : Disney's Hollywood StudiosPizzerizzo PizzeRizzo is closing to make way for a new Monsters, Inc.-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.