Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for 2025
- Trixie
- 3 days ago
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Disney World, the happiest place on earth, is always evolving to enhance the magical experience for its guests. Even the most iconic attractions need a bit of polishing from time to time. So, what changes can we expect in Disney World for the year 2025?
Every year, the beloved amusement park closes some attractions temporarily for maintenance and refurbishment. In 2025, a number of popular Disney World attractions are scheduled to undergo renovations as part of Disney's commitment to maintain a world-class experience for all visitors.
The exact dates for the renovations might vary, but rest assured that the park management team is always working tirelessly to minimse any disruptions to the Disney World experience. During this time, other attractions remain open, ensuring there's always magic to be found around the park.
Details on the list of attractions scheduled for refurbishment in 2025 remain somewhat vague at this point. However, the refurbishments are broadly divided into two categories: routine maintenance and major overhauls.
Routine maintenance usually involves tasks like painting, cleaning, or minor technical adjustments. They typically happen during the less peak times of the year when the visitor footfall is lower so that a fewer number of guests are inconvenienced.
Major overhauls, on the other hand, could mean significant changes to a ride or an entirely new experience altogether. These are usually scheduled well in advance and they may force the attraction to be closed for a longer period.
Furthermore, Disney World is continuously putting effort into building completely new attractions. In fact, by the time 2025 rolls around, you might find yourself exploring entirely new magical realms. As Disney continues to innovate and bring more of its unique storytelling to life, there's always something exciting around the corner.
Remember, refurbishments and closures are a natural part of the longevity strategy of an amusement park as grand as Disney World. It's what keeps the park fresh, safe, and thrilling for all visitors.
In the meantime, there's an abundance of other experiences, rides, and entertainment to enjoy at Disney World. Regardless of the refurbishment schedule in 2025, rest assured that your visit will be just as enchanting, imaginative, and exhilarating as ever.
Stay tuned for more updates on what refurbishments are confirmed for the upcoming year. Changes are always brewing in the world of Disney, and they inevitably mean more fun, laughter, and memories for every guest.
Though refurbishments might mean we will have to say a temporary goodbye to some of our favourite attractions, it's always exciting to anticipate the fresh, revitalised experience that awaits. So gear up to embrace the new surprises that Disney World has in store for us in 2025!
📅 Walt Disney World Refurbishment & Opening Calendar
We’ve rounded up all the scheduled refurbishments, reimaginings, and exciting new openings happening across the Walt Disney World Resort. Whether you're planning your 2025 visit or just like staying in the loop, here’s everything we know so far:
🏰 Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Currently closed, with reopening planned in 2026.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Scheduled closure in August 2025, reopening sometime in 2026.
Astro Orbiter: Temporarily closed from January 13, 2025, through summer 2025.
Tom Sawyer Island & Liberty Square Riverboat: Both closing in 2025 to make way for expansion.
Hall of Presidents: Will close for updates starting January 20, 2025.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away: Brand-new nighttime parade debuting in summer 2025.
Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern: Scheduled to open in late 2025.
Cars Land Expansion: Construction kicks off in 2025, date TBA.
Disney Villains Land: Announced but without a confirmed opening date just yet.
🎬 Hollywood Studios
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: Set to open summer 2025.
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy: Permanently closed.
Disney Villains Show: Premieres May 27, 2025.
Monsters, Inc. Land: Construction begins in 2025; opening date still under wraps.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: Retheme to The Muppets is coming—no date confirmed yet.
Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano: Final day of operation is May 11, 2025.
Muppet*Vision 3D & PizzeRizzo: Permanently closing on June 8, 2025.
🌳 Animal Kingdom
It’s Tough to Be a Bug: Closing on March 17, 2025.
DINOSAUR: Scheduled to close in 2026.
Kali River Rapids: Closed January 6 to March 13, 2025, reopening March 14.
TriceraTop Spin & Dino-Rama Area: Both n permanently closed.
🌐 EPCOT
Test Track: Under refurbishment beginning June 17, 2024; reopening expected late summer 2025.
¡Celebración Encanto!: Now open, running through winter 2025.
GEO-82 Lounge: An adults-only lounge themed to Spaceship Earth opens spring 2025.
Gran Fiesta Tour: Closed January 6 to March 14, 2025; reopening March 15.
💦 Water Parks
Blizzard Beach: Reopened on November 4, 2024.
Typhoon Lagoon: Closed for seasonal refurbishment on November 4, 2024; reopening May 1, 2025.
🏨 Resort Hotels
All-Star Movies (Fantasia Pool): Closed from January to April 2025.
Beach Club (Stormalong Bay & Shipwreck Pool): Closed January to June 2025.
BoardWalk Inn: Ongoing refurbishments to rooms and lobby; construction is visible but limited to daylight hours.
Caribbean Beach:
Fuentes del Morro Pool: Closed January 13–31, 2025.
Sebastian’s Bistro: Closed from March 24, 2025, expected to reopen end of March.
Contemporary (Bay Lake Tower): Room refurbishments running September 2024 to September 2025.
Grand Floridian:
Lobby refurbishments throughout 2025 (the iconic gingerbread house will skip this year).
Convention Center: Closed from summer to fall 2025.
Port Orleans French Quarter: Room renovations from May to November 2024.
Wilderness Lodge (Boulder Ridge Villas): Exterior work from April through December 2024.
Swan and Dolphin Hotels: All 756 rooms at the Swan have been fully renovated as of March 18, 2025.
🚠 Transportation
Disney Skyliner: Entire system will be offline for routine maintenance from January 25–31, 2026.