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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

Fountainview Ice Cream Shop closed for refurbishment as it is converted to a Starbucks location. - 04/08/13 - Fall

American Adventure Guest Restrooms - New guest restrooms between American Adventure and Japan - 03/08/13 - Fall

Morocco Pavilion - Construction walls will be up around existing waterfront facility. A temporary stage will be set-up. - Now – Mid-December 2013

Pin Central Cart is closed. - Now – To Be Determined

Temporary Character Spot location near the current location will be open for Guests to greet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto. The temporary location can be found between the restrooms and Club Cool. - Now – To Be Determined

Spaceship Earth - 08/18/13 - 08/24/13

Magic Kingdom

Main Street Bakery will be closed for refurbishment as it converted to a Starbucks location - 1/12/13 - 06/18/13

Pirates of the Caribbean will be closed for an animation refurbishment. - July 27-30, 2013

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment from August 1 through August 21, 2013.

Liberty Square Riverboat is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment for refurbishment from August 5 through August 9, 2013.

Jungle Cruise is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment from August 19 through September 30, 2013.

Big Thunder Mountain - 06/22/13 - 06/23/13

Hollywood Studios

Sounds Dangerous - Operates Seasonally

Muppet*Vision 3D is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment from August 6 through September 2, 2013.

American Idol - 06/10/13 - 06/12/13

Resorts & Beyond

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Now – Sep. 20, 2013: Feature icons refurbishment will occur.

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Now – Sep. 2013: Feature icons refurbishment will occur.
• June 7-27, 2013: Broadway buildings 7&8 will undergo billboard replacement.
• June 13 – Aug. 7, 2013: Melody Hall Guest check-in parking lot rejuvenation.

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Now – June 7, 2013: Guest room soft goods replacement
• Now – Sept 20, 2013: Feature icons refurbishment will occur.

Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
• June 3-20, 2013: Guest parking lot will undergo rejuvenation.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Jan. 30 – June 28, 2013: Jamaica Village building painting and repairs will occur.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Now – Sep. 21, 2013: Guest elevators will undergo enhancement.
• Jan. 6, 2013 - Late Summer 2013: 14th floor Suites Refurbishment. This includes a hard and soft goods refurbishment and a renovation to the concierge lounge.
• Feb. 2, 2013 – Late Summer 2013: California Grill will be closed for refurbishment.
• Now – Sep. 21, 2013: Guest elevators will undergo enhancement.
• Now – June 24, 2013: 2nd Floor Lobby wall covering will be replaced.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
• Feb. 11 – Aug. 2, 2013: Cabin and camp site concrete pad repairs will occur.
• Feb. 25 – Aug. 1, 2013: Home leveling of cabins may occur.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Now – Mid June: Grand Floridian Beach area is closed due to construction.
• May 30 – June 1, 2013: Beach Pool closure for deck. The Courtyard Pool will remain open during this time.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Jan. 7 – Dec. 27, 2013: Replacement of Guest ice machines will occur.

Disney’s Polynesian Resort
• Now – Oct. 4, 2013: Guest room soft goods replacement will occur.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• Now – Oct. 2, 2013: Feature icons refurbishment will occur.
• June 17-28, 2013: 70’s and 80’s Guest Parking Are will undergo refurbishment.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Now – Aug. 30, 2013: Lodge buildings window frame and shutters painting will occur.
• May 13 – June 23, 2013: Atrium and Lobby rehab design and implementation.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
• April 9 – June 3, 2013: Magnolia Bend roof repairs
• April 30 – Aug. 30, 2013: Bridges and bus stop stonework vine removal and theme painting.
• May 6 – June 27, 2013: Commercial Building Waterwheel wood repair and refinishing.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Jan. 16 – Summer 2013: The Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be closed for refurbishment. Guests may be referred to Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for spa services.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Now – Aug. 5, 2013: Main building exterior repairs will occur.
• May 5 – June 28, 2013: Presidential and Vice-Presidential Suite Soft Goods replacements.

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
• Now – June 28, 2013: Rooftop HVAC hot water piping replacement will occur.

La Nouba will not perform on the following dates in 2013:
July 23
September 17-21
November 5-6

Water Parks

Typhoon Lagoon - Winter Rehab October 27 - December 21, 2013

Blizzard Beach - Closes for Winter Rehab December 22, 2013

Updated 6/5/2013

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