NEW: Update June 2011 - Walt Disney World Refurbishments & Openings of Attractions

[Wendy]

This is something new we thought we'd try

Every month we will post a summary of the Refurbishments and Attraction Closures and also those that have now re-opened at Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts.

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Toontown Fair – closed permanently to make way for Fantasyland expansion.
Note: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and the Disney Princesses can now be found for meet and greets in new Town Square Theater, featuring FASTPASS.

Tinker Bell and friends can now be found in Epcot, at the Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden near MouseGear.

Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management – closed since January 13, due to a fire. Expected to reopen with its original, classic show on August 16.

Epcot

No known current refurbishments.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Voyage of The Little Mermaid – closed for refurbishment August 15-September 3

Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew Carey – seasonal downtime beginning May 1.

Cars 2 meet-n-greet near MuppetVision 3-D – OPENED June 5

Lightning McQueen replaces Herbie the Love Bug at Lights, Motors, Action! - BEGAN June 5.

Animal Kingdom

Primeval Whirl – closed for refurbishment through September 14, 2011

[I]Downtown Disney[/I]

Orlando Harley-Davidson will be moving into the former Little MissMatched and Mickey's Groove. Orlando Harley-Davidson is planned to open 7/2011

Resorts

Saratoga Springs Resort – Paddock Leisure Pool closed through June 29 for expansion into a new feature pool, wet play area, and quick-service eatery. During the renovations, the Paddock bus stop and laundry facility will also be closed. Guests can use the High Rock Spring pool near the Carriage House or the leisure pools at Congress Park or The Grandstand. Nearby bus stops can be found at The Springs, Congress Park and The Carousel. Alternate laundry facilities are located at The Springs and Congress Park.


*Although we try to provide the most up to date information available, the above information is subject to change.

[Lisa1976]

Has Little Mismatched closed then? It was open Jan/Feb this year. I love buying socks from there

[Wendy]

Has Little Mismatched closed then? It was open Jan/Feb this year. I love buying socks from there

Sadly it closed on the 2nd April

[robertcraig]

Sadly it closed on the 2nd April

I thought it was moving up to market place maybe i am wrong

[Keith]

That's really really useful! thanks!

[Wendy]

I thought it was moving up to market place maybe i am wrong

I haven't seen anything but I will dig deeper

[Wendy]

Thanks to Robert for setting me on the trail, it seems that Littlemismatch has or is moving to the Marketplace beside Fun Finds - I think it is the old $10 and under space