The Definitive Guide To Disney Park Refurbishments
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SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2012:
Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios closed on January 9, 2012 and re-opened on February 13.
Kali River Rapids at Animal Kingdom closed on January 23, 2012 and re-opened on February 10.
Grand Floridian Spa at Grand Floridian closed on September 19, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on June 2, 2013. Closed due to hotel construction, re-opening date 'mid-2013.' Fitness Center remains open, guests may be referred to SSR for spa services.
House of Innoventions at Epcot closed on December 4, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on May 15, 2012. New sponsor. Re-opening date only known as May 2012
Typhoon Lagoon closed on December 4, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on March 18, 2012.
Tutto Italia Ristorante at Epcot closed on January 7, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on April 28, 2012.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 28, 2012.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 12, 2012. Announced closure. May be to refurbish and/or move for New Fantasyland
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 28, 2012.
Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom closed on January 28, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 21, 2012.
Piano Pool at All Star Music closed on February 6, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 3, 2012. Calypso pool will remain open
Pool Slide at Beach Pool at Grand Floridian closed on February 6, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 3, 2012. Pool remains open, only slide is closed.
Pool slide at Meadow Feature Pool at Fort Wilderness closed on February 6, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 3, 2012. Pool remains open, only slide is closed
Studio Backlot Tour at Hollywood Studios closed on February 13, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 11, 2012.
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Magic Kingdom is currently expected to close on February 26 and is expected to re-open on March 11, 2012.
SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENTS FOR MARCH 2012:
Grand Floridian Spa at Grand Floridian closed on September 19, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on June 2, 2013. Closed due to hotel construction, re-opening date 'mid-2013.' Fitness Center remains open, guests may be referred to SSR for spa services.
House of Innoventions at Epcot closed on December 4, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on May 15, 2012. New sponsor. Re-opening date only known as May 2012
Typhoon Lagoon closed on December 4, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on March 18, 2012.
Tutto Italia Ristorante at Epcot closed on January 7, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on April 28, 2012.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 28, 2012.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 12, 2012. Announced closure. May be to refurbish and/or move for New Fantasyland
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 28, 2012.
Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom closed on January 28, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 21, 2012.
Piano Pool at All Star Music closed on February 6, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 3, 2012. Calypso pool will remain open
Pool Slide at Beach Pool at Grand Floridian closed on February 6, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 3, 2012. Pool remains open, only slide is closed.
Pool slide at Meadow Feature Pool at Fort Wilderness closed on February 6, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 3, 2012. Pool remains open, only slide is closed
Studio Backlot Tour at Hollywood Studios closed on February 13, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on March 11, 2012.
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Magic Kingdom is currently expected to close on February 26 and is expected to re-open on March 11, 2012.
SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENTS FOR APRIL 2012:
Grand Floridian Spa at Grand Floridian closed on September 19, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on June 2, 2013. Closed due to hotel construction, re-opening date 'mid-2013.' Fitness Center remains open, guests may be referred to SSR for spa services.
House of Innoventions at Epcot closed on December 4, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on May 15, 2012. New sponsor. Re-opening date only known as May 2012
Tutto Italia Ristorante at Epcot closed on January 7, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on April 28, 2012.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 28, 2012.
Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom closed on January 28, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 21, 2012.
Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Hollywood Studios is currently expected to close on April 29 and is expected to re-open on May 3, 2012.
SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENTS FOR MAY 2012:
Grand Floridian Spa at Grand Floridian closed on September 19, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on June 2, 2013. Closed due to hotel construction, re-opening date 'mid-2013.' Fitness Center remains open, guests may be referred to SSR for spa services.
House of Innoventions at Epcot closed on December 4, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on May 15, 2012. New sponsor. Re-opening date only known as May 2012
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom closed on January 9, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 28, 2012.
Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom closed on January 28, 2012 and is currently expected to re-open on May 21, 2012.
Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Hollywood Studios is currently expected to close on April 29 and is expected to re-open on May 3, 2012.
SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENTS FOR JUNE 2012:
Grand Floridian Spa at Grand Floridian closed on September 19, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on June 2, 2013. Closed due to hotel construction, re-opening date 'mid-2013.' Fitness Center remains open, guests may be referred to SSR for spa services.
SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENTS FOR JULY 2012:
Grand Floridian Spa at Grand Floridian closed on September 19, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on June 2, 2013. Closed due to hotel construction, re-opening date 'mid-2013.' Fitness Center remains open, guests may be referred to SSR for spa services.
SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENTS FOR AUGUST 2012 AND BEYOND:
Grand Floridian Spa at Grand Floridian closed on September 19, 2011 and is currently expected to re-open on June 2, 2013. Closed due to hotel construction, re-opening date 'mid-2013.' Fitness Center remains open, guests may be referred to SSR for spa services.
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