Disney parks are constantly changing their refurbishment schedules, making it difficult for guests to keep up with the operating times and latest news regarding their favorite attractions, resorts, shops, and restaurants. Here are a few big, upcoming changes that are either confirmed by their respective parks or at the least very strongly rumored for the very near future
This month’s refurbishment update includes several short “off season” refurbishments at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, plus a multi-year refurbishment gets a small update!
1. MuppetVision 3D (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
Status: Confirmed
Dates: Now – February 9, 2020
MuppetVision 3D is now closed for a brief refurbishment that will last through to February 8, with a planned reopening to guests on February 9 2020. During this refurbishment the Grand Arts theater that houses this show will be getting new seats and curtains.
2. Swiss Family Treehouse (Magic Kingdom)
Status: Confirmed
Dates: April 27 – May 3, 2020
The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse will be going down for a brief refurbishment this spring beginning on April 27 and lasting through May 3, 2020. The attraction is expected to reopen to Guests on May 4, 2020.
3. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Magic Kingdom)
Status: Confirmed
Dates: May 4 -21, 2020
The day after the Swiss Family Treehouse’s refurbishment, Magic Kingdom favorite Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing for a short refurbishment from May 4 to May 21, 2020. The attraction is expected to reopen on May 22, 2020.
4. Walt Disney World Railroad (Magic Kingdom)
Status: Confirmed/Rumored
Dates: December 3, 2018 – Late 2020
The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for almost a full year now, and while Disney has not released any updates on the refurbishment of this attraction, recent rumors seem to indicate that it will be another full year at least until this attraction might reopen, as construction on the TRON Roller Coaster in Tomorrowland continues to press on.
In the meantime though, the train history educational exhibit that was formerly located at the Main Street U.S.A. station has moved to the Fantasyland station as of January 27 2020, where it is expected to stay for the foreseeable future.
5. Typhoon Lagoon (the whole park)
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Status: Confirmed
Dates: Now – March 29th, 2019
Though temperatures in Florida are still warm, Typhoon Lagoon is now closed for its annual maintenance period, which will last just over two months, with the park reopening on March 29th, just in time for Spring Break.
In addition to sprucing up the park, Disney is likely getting it ready for the 2020 iteration of the after hours H2O Glow Nights event. Tickets for the early bird rate of $65 (gate admission is e $75), and annual passholders/DVC rate of $59 are now on sale for this special event.
