Walt Disney World Closures & Refurbishments - August 2014

Here are the closures and refurbishments going on at Walt Disney World as of August 1, 2014

Magic Kingdom® Park
Tomorrowland Transit Authority – Peoplemover Astro Orbiter The Yankee Trader Liberty Square Riverboat Mickey’s PhilharMagic Carousel of Progress Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Cinderella’s Royal Table Monorail – Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park andEpcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam	Jun. 2 – Aug. 4, 2014 Jun. 2 – Sep. 19, 2014 Jul. 28 – Sep. 30, 2014 Aug. 4 – 8, 2014 Sep. 8 – 19, 2014 Sep. 22 – 27, 2014 Sep. 29 – Nov. 7, 2014 Nov. 10 – 21, 2014 Jan. 5 – Mar. 6, 2015 Jun. 22, 2014 – TBD (through full summer)
Epcot®
Dolphins at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Dolphins will be off stage, Dolphins in Depth Tour unavailable Monorail Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam	Jul. 7 – Aug. 7, 2014 Jun. 22, 2014 – TBD (through full summer)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
Fantasmic!	Nov. 19 – 21, 2014
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
It’s Tough to be a Bug Wild by Design Tour – Discontinuation of Tour	Jul. 7 – Aug. 10, 2014 Sep. 26, 2014

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Closed for Annual Refurbishment	Oct. 26, 2014 – Jan. 3, 2015
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Closed for Annual Refurbishment	Jan. 4 – Mar. 14, 2015

Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Intermission Food Court Note’able Games Arcade will serve as a temporary location for grab-and-go meals such as sandwiches, salads, and bakery items. Transportation will be provided for Guests who wish to dine at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort or Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Pizza and other items available for in-room delivery daily from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.	Aug. 1 – Dec. 20, 2014
Note’able Games Arcade Guests may visit the arcades available at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.	Jul. 26 – Dec. 20, 2014
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Room Refurbishments	Through Sep. 5, 2014
Kouzzina by Cat Cora Location Closing	Sep. 30, 2014
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Monorail Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam	Jun. 22, 2014 – TBD (through full summer)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Garden View Tea Room Perfectly Princess Tea Party will take place at Cítricos	Jun. 30 – Aug. 29, 2014
Monorail Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam	Jun. 22, 2014 – TBD (through full summer)
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
General Construction The east portion of the beach (near the Transportation and Ticket Center) and Sunset Point are being refurbished and are unavailable. Guests may see or hear work in progress.	Dec. 2013 – Mar. 2015
Great Ceremonial House – Lobby The atrium is being reimagined to highlight the cultural elements of Polynesia and provide more expansive views. At certain times of day, there may be some noise and alternative paths of travel may be needed throughout the Great Ceremonial House. To enhance the check-in experience, Guests are encouraged to participate in Online Check-In.	Mar. – Dec. 2014
Capt. Cook’s Capt. Cook’s will be relocated to a temporary location in the Great Ceremonial House with modified operating hours and menu items.	Apr. 9 – Aug. 2014
Trader Jacks Merchandise Location Closure.	Jun. 16, 2014 – TBD
Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. Guests who stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort while the main pool is closed will receive one complimentary ticket for each member of their party to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park during their stay.	Jul. 28, 2014 – early 2015
Monorail Monorail service will be adjusted on the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot beams in order to accommodate the installation of a new state-of-the art train control system. As a result, monorail service will run from: 8:30 a.m.- midnight on the Magic Kingdom Resort beam 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on the Magic Kingdom Express beam 9 a.m. -11 p.m. on the Epcot beam	Jun. 22, 2014 – TBD (through full summer)
Kona Island	Aug. 8 – Sep. 30, 2014
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Silver Creek Springs Pool The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. During this time, the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will remain open. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit either the Main Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Complimentary transportation will be provided to both of these neighboring resorts.	Sep. 3 – Nov. 27, 2014
Trout Pass Pool Bar	Sep. 3 – Nov. 27, 2014

Downtown Disney® Area
Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that Guests use complimentary Walt Disney World Resort transportation from Parks and Resorts to Downtown Disney and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences.	Through Mar. 2016
Forty Thirst Street	Jun. 9 – Aug. 11, 2014
Pearl Factory	Jul. 7 – 27, 2014

Golf Courses/Miniature Golf
Magnolia Oak Trail Lake Buena Vista Palm Magnolia Lake Buena Vista Oak Trail Palm	Aug. 4 – 8, 2014 Aug. 11 – 13, 2014 Aug. 11 – 15, 2014 Aug. 18 – 22, 2014 Oct. 20 – 26, 2014 Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2014 Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2014 Nov. 3 – 9, 2014

Information and dates subject to change without notice.

Walt Disney World Closures & Refurbishments – August 2014