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Closing & Refurbishment Schedule

Animal Kingdom | Epcot | Magic Kingdom
Hollywood Studios | Resorts & Beyond | Water Parks

Animal Kingdom

None at this time

Epcot

Innoventions East: Environmentality Corner will be closed from February 25 through July 31, 2008.

Nine Dragons Restaurant will be closed April 6, 2008 through November 30, 2008.

Magic Kingdom

Cinderella's Golden Carrousel will be closed May 4-24, 2008.

Toontown Playground will be closed May 5-15, 2008.

Jungle Cruise will be closed for refurbishment May 11–24, 2008.

Pirates of the Caribbean will be closed June 5-18, 2008.

Hollywood Studios

Journey Into Narnia - Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: will be closed for Refurbishment January 2 - May 23, 2008.

The American Film Institute Showcase & AFI Showcase Shop will be closed from April 1 - May 1, 2008.

Resorts & Beyond

All-Star Sports Resort:
Grand Slam Pool will be closed from April 21 through May 16, 2008. During this time, Guests may use the Surfboard Bay Pool.

Animal Kingdom Lodge:
Animal Kingdom Villas Construction: 03/05/07 - 04/30/09.
The construction will occur in phases with an anticipated completion date of Spring 2009. During this time, guests will hear and/or see construction staff and equipment inside the resort as well as in the external areas of the property during the daytime hours.

BoardWalk Resort:
BoardWalk Inn Quiet Pool: April 14 through May 15, 2008.
BoardWalk Villas Quiet Pool: May 19-25, 2008.
During this time, Guests may continue to enjoy the Luna Park Pool and the Inn Quiet Pool.

Caribbean Beach Resort:
Old Port Royale Feature Pool at Disney's will be closed January 8 - September 15, 2008. During this time, Guests may continue to use the six leisure pools located throughout the resort. Additionally, waterslides for children will be added at the Barbados and Jamaica village pools and enhanced children's recreation activities will be offered.

Contemporary Resort:
The Food & Fun Center will be closed for major renovations September 12, 2007 through Spring 2008. The location will re-open as a new table service option, "The Wave". From September 12, 2007 through August 14, 2008 "Tempo Grab and Go" will be operating on the Grand Concourse level near the Outer Rim Lounge as a temporary Counter Service option.

The Concourse Steak House will be closed for major renovations May 11 through August 14, 2008. The location will re-open as the new Counter Service location for the resort.

Tennis Courts: 09/30/06 - TBD
Guests may use other tennis courts, such as the Disney's Grand Floridian Resort tennis courts, as an alternative.

North Garden Wing: 10/31/06 - TBD
Contemporary Playground: Fall 2006 - TBD

Coronado Springs Resort:
Jaguar Pool Slide at The Lost City of Cibola Pool: March 31 - April 18, 2008. For Guest enjoyment, The Lost City of Cibola Pool will continue to operate during this timeframe, only the Jaguar Pool Slide will be closed.

Old Key West Resort:
Old Key West Village Pool Slide: January 5-23, 2009
For Guest enjoyment, Old Key West Village Pool will continue to operate during this timeframe; only the Pool Slide will be closed. The other pools at Disney's Old Key West will also be open for enjoyment.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa:
High Rock Spring Pool Slide: September 8-26, 2008
For Guest enjoyment, High Rock Spring Pool will continue to operate during this timeframe; only the pool slide will be closed. The other pools at Disney's Saratoga Springs will also be open for enjoyment.

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort:
Stormalong Bay Pool Slide: May 5- 8, 2008.
During this time only the water slide in the Albatross pirate ship at the Stormalong Bay Pool Complex will be closed; the pool will remain open. Guests may visit the Luna Park pool complex at Disney's BoardWalk Resort to take advantage of the nearby recreational experience.

Cap'n Jack's Restaurant will be closed May 15- 17, 2008.

La Nouba will be dark on the following dates in 2008:

May 20-24 & 27-31
July 29
September 23-27
November 18

Water Parks

None at this time

Updated 5/01/2008

**This list was accurate at the time of publishing.
Disney however often changes the schedule. Always call in advance to confirm.**