Walt Disney World Refurbishments July 2014 Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland Transit Authority………..……………..2 June 2014 – 4th August 2014 Astro Orbiter………..……………..2 June 2014 – 19th September 2014 The Yankee Trader………..……………..28 July 2014 – 30th September 2014 Liberty Belle Riverboat………..……………..4th August 2014 – 8th August 2014 Mickey’s PhilharMagic………..……………..8th September 2014 – 19th September 2014 Carousel of Progress………..……………..22nd September 2014 – 27th September 2014 Walt Disney World Railroad………..……………..29th September 2014 – 7th November 2014 Magic Carpets of Aladdin………..……………..10th November 2014 – 21st November 2014 Cinderella’s Royal Table………..……………..5th January 2015 – 6th March 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 Epcot Dolphins at the Seas with Nemo and Friends………..……………..7th July 2014 – 7th August 2014 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 Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fantasmic………………………..19th November 2014 – 21st November Animal Kingdom It’s Tough to be a Bug………..……………..7th July 2014 – 11th August 2014 Typhoon Lagoon Closed for Annual Refurbishment………..……………..26th October 2014 – 3rd January 2015 Blizzard Beach Annual Refurbishment…………………………. 22nd Dec 2013 – 17th March 2014 Disney’s All Star Music Resort Intermission Food Court………………………….1st August 2014 – 20th December 2014 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. Note’able Games Arcade………………………….26th July 2014 – 20th December 2014 Guests may visit the arcades available at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and Disney's All-Star Movies Resort. BoardWalk Inn Kouzzina by Cat Cora……………………Location closing 30th September 2014 Contemporary Resort Monorail……………………22nd June 2014 - TBD 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 Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Garden View Tea Room………..……………..30th June – 29th August 2014 Perfectly Princess Tea party will take place at Citricos Monorail……………………22nd June 2014 - TBD 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 Disney’s Polynesian Resort General Construction………..……………..December 2013 – March 2015 The east portion of the beach (near the Transportation and Ticket Center) and Sunset Point are being refurbished and are unavailable. Guests may see and/or hear work in progress The Never Land Club………..……………..January 28th 2014 – June 2014 Children's Activity Centers at four other locations are available: Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney's Beach Club Resort and the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. Capt.Cooks………..……………..9th April 2014 – July 2014 Capt. Cook's will be relocated to a temporary location in the Great Ceremonial House with modified operating hours and menu items. Great Ceremonial House - Lobby………..……………..March 2014 – December 2014 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. Trader Jacks Merchandise Location Closure………..……………..16th June 2014 – TBD Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide………..……………..28th July 2014 - early 2015 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. Monorail……………………22nd June 2014 - TBD 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 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Silver Creek Springs Pool……………………3rd September 2014 – 27th November 2014 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. Trout Pass Pool Bar……………………3rd September 2014 – 27th November 2014 Downtown Disney Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive……………………Through March 2016 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. Parking Lots E, F and G Closed……………………18th March 2014 Forty Thirst Street……………………9th June 2014 – 11th August 2014 Pearl Factory……………………7th July 2014 – 27th July 2014 Golf Courses Magnolia……………………4th August – 8th August 2014 Oak Trail……………………11th August – 13th August 2014 Lake Buena Vista……………………11th August – 15th August 2015 Palm……………………18th August – 22nd August 2015 Magnolia……………………20th October – 2nd November 2014 Lake Buena Vista……………………27th October – 2nd November 2014 Oak Trail……………………27th October – 2nd November 2014 Palm……………………3rd November – 9th November 2014 Information and dates subject to change without notice
Wendy, is this 2014 as the actual post says or is it 2015 as the title says? Curious, because we take grand kids in 2015.
Gosh! How bad is the delay getting into DTD as we have a traditions where we visit DTD on the very first time of arrival
Instead of coming in from the west on Buena Vista Drive to DTD you might want to consider coming in the other direction via Disney Vacation Club Way to Buena Vista Drive from the North.
Buses will have an easier time since their entrance is on the north/south portion of Lake Buena Vista Drive away from the construction. The places that will be impacted the most will be the bus stops over by Pleasure Island and traffic getting to and from Typhoon Lagoon.