The Complete List of Disney World Closures for Spring Break Travelers

If you’re heading to Disney World for Spring Break 2026 will find that the “Most Magical Place on Earth” currently looks a lot like the “Most Under-Construction Place on Earth.” As the resort enters its most ambitious expansion in decades, guests are greeted by a landscape dominated by green construction walls and a lengthy list of shuttered attractions.

To make room for the massive new lands and high-tech experiences promised for the late 2020s, several fan-favorites have been temporarily—or permanently—taken off the board.

For those who haven’t visited in a few years, the change is stark. EPCOT is currently the only park where the primary construction walls have come down. In the other three parks, however, entire sections are currently “behind the curtain.”

Park-by-Park Navigation Guide: Spring 2026

Magic Kingdom

• Frontierland/Liberty Square: The former Rivers of America (home to the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island) is walled off for the massive construction of Cars Land: Piston Peak National Park and the upcoming Villains Land behind it.
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Closed for a major refurbishment; expected to reopen sometime this spring (no date announced).
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Closed for a major technical overhaul; expected to reopen this spring (no date announced).
• Haunted Mansion: Remains OPEN, though it is currently cloaked in construction scrim for exterior work.
• Cinderella Castle: Ongoing painting has paused the “Let the Magic Begin” morning show. The “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” stage show is currently running afternoon sets only.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: Officially closed March 1 to begin its Muppet-tized transformation. It will reopen this summer as a high-speed adventure starring The Electric Mayhem.
• Muppet Courtyard: The entire area, including the beloved Muppet*Vision 3D, is closed to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. Land.
• Animation Courtyard: Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Junior Dance and Play have closed. The area is being reimagined to reopen this summer as a new studio-themed lot.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• DinoLand U.S.A.: Completely closed. DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus are gone to clear the way for the Tropical Americas expansion (featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones).
• Rafiki’s Planet Watch: The Conservation Center, Wildlife Express Train, and Affection Section are closed for the construction of the new Bluey Adventure, opening this summer.

EPCOT

• France Pavilion: The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along and Impressions de France are closed for routine refurbishment (no reopening date announced).

2026 Resort Refurbishment Status

The Monorail Resorts

• Polynesian Village: Major reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. Noticeable daytime activity, though dining and pools remain open.
• Grand Floridian: Covered entrance renovations continue through early 2027. Alternate walking paths may be required.
• Contemporary & Bay Lake Tower: Major interior phase-work through 2027. The Bay Cove Pool and water play area are closed through early May 2026.

Animal Kingdom & Wilderness Areas

• Animal Kingdom Lodge: Room refurbishments at Kidani Village (through May 2026) and Jambo House (starting May 2026).
• Wilderness Lodge: Exterior maintenance involving scaffolding and obstructed views will continue through late 2026.
• Fort Wilderness: Construction near the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool through mid-2026; limited seating at the pool.

EPCOT & Skyliner Resorts

• BoardWalk Inn & Villas: Select area refurbishments throughout 2026; amenities remain open.
• Beach Club & Yacht Club: Both resorts are undergoing visible exterior maintenance through late 2026. The Tidal (Beach Club) and Admiral (Yacht Club) leisure pools are closed through early May 2026.
• Caribbean Beach: The Fuentes del Morro Water Play Area is closed through early March 2026 (main feature pool remains open).

Moderate & Value Resorts

• Port Orleans – Riverside: Rolling guest room refurbishments through August 2027.
• All-Star Sports: The Surfboard Bay Pool (main pool) and kiddie pool are closed through late April 2026.