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There are a LOT of changes going on in Disney World ahead of the 50th Anniversary.
Polynesian Lobby
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, for instance, is currently undergoing a MAJOR refurbishment to the Great Ceremonial House lobby, the monorail station, and the guest rooms. Did you know the rooms are getting a Moana theme? And now we know WHEN we’ll be returning to stay at the improved Polynesian!
The Rivers of America and the surrounding area has been under a lengthy refurbishment!
Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom
The river was completely drained and construction work was happening on the guide rails for the Liberty Square Riverboat. We also saw work being done on Tom Sawyer Island and the dry riverbed. The river has recently been refilled and we were expecting the attractions to reopen on March 1st, 2021. It seems Disney is a little ahead of schedule and they may open a little early!
Disney World is constantly updating and improving attractions, resorts, and restaurants on property.
Drained Rivers of America
It takes a lot of effort to make the theme parks look fresh and new! The scheduled refurbishments can sometimes put a snag in your plans, however. We’re here to update you on all the scheduled weekly refurbs between December 6th through December 13, 2020. This way, you can plan around the closures on your trip!
Walt Disney World will schedule planned refurbishments for attractions throughout the year. It’s best to be aware of the schedule ahead of time so you can plan your vacation around the closures!
Liberty Belle Riverboat at Magic Kingdom
December draws in holiday crowds who flock to the theme parks for a chance to see the Christmas decorations and new entertainment. Disney World has planned a few scheduled refurbishments during the first week of December and beyond. To help you plan, let’s do a quick recap of all the attractions that will be closed due to refurbs next week!
If you’ve been to Magic Kingdom at Disney World recently, you might have noticed that Rivers of America looks VERY different.
Rivers of America
In case you missed it, the two attractions on Rivers of America, the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, are both down for lengthy refurbishments. As a result, we’ve been slowly seeing the water from Rivers of America get drained.
A fan-favorite attraction in Magic Kingdom has been closed for far, far too long.
Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover closed a few days prior to the parks’ closures in March and has yet to reopen. Since then, refurbishment end dates have been announced, extended, and rescinded. Now, there has been another extension.
Don’t get us wrong, Disney World has some pretty cool water slides. But it also has one that haunts our dreams. Yep, we’re talking about the Keister Coaster. You either love it…or you’re absolutely terrified of it.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Pool
This watery deluge ramp of circus-based nightmares is the main feature of Luna Park Pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. To be fair, it’s a pretty great pool (and slide!). But if you happen to be scared of clowns, it might not be your favorite. Whether you love it or hate it, Luna Park Pool is getting some TLC — and we have pics!
While Disney World continues its phased reopening, various locations around the resort are opening as well as closing to provide Guests with the most up-to-date magic possible!
Disney’s Beach Club
At Disney’s Beach Club Resort, the central counter service dining location has officially closed for refurbishment! But there is still a place on property to grab a quick bite to eat.
It’s almost a new week and for some lucky folks, that means a trip to Disney parks!
Cinderella’s Castle
Well, for those folks who are headed into the parks sometime next week, you’re definitely going to want to be aware of what you WON’T be able to do on your day in the park! That’s right, we’re talking refurbishment closures in Disney World AND Disneyland this week! So, read on to find out about all of the attractions, restaurants, and stores that are closed for business January 27th through February 2nd!
So you’re going to Disney World next week…
Tree of Life
Well, lucky you! Disney World is a magical place filled with things to do. And that’s a good thing because there are a few activities that you’ll sadly have to miss out on next week due to refurbishments. No worries though, it just gives you more time to try your hardest to do everything else! Here’s everything closed next week (that’s January 20th through January 26th) in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios!
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