Disney World continues to undergo significant changes with various attractions, restaurants, and areas closing for refurbishment or permanent transformation. The Turf Club Bar & Grill closed for renovations while the Turf Club Lounge reopened at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Carousel of Progress will remain closed until 2027 for a major modernization update featuring new animatronics. Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are permanently closing to make way for the new Cars-themed Piston Peak area at Magic Kingdom. EPCOT is seeing multiple closures including La Signature store, Germany Pavilion facilities, and DinoLand USA which is being replaced by Tropical Americas land. Animal Kingdom Lodge will experience lobby closures in August through November affecting guest access and amenities. Disney’s BoardWalk is losing Jellyrolls permanently but gaining a new Hurly-Burly lounge venue in its place. Construction continues at Coronado Springs Resort with refurbishments expected to last through 2027. Several boat transportation services have been temporarily suspended while hotels undergo ongoing construction projects throughout the resort area.
Key Points:
- Carousel of Progress will remain closed until 2027 for a major modernization update featuring new animatronics and revamped scenes representing more recent history.