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Disney World rides, restaurants closed, refurbishments in January 2021

The new year is here and while many rides, dining locations and shops are open at Walt Disney World since phased reopening started in July, there are still a number of locations closed, including some favorites.

There are no character meet and greets taking place throughout Walt Disney World, but you can see Disney characters during cavalcades. 

Be aware that some carts, shops and quick service dining might only open on weekends or when there are a lot of crowds.

For the latest, don’t forget to check the Walt Disney World site for the latest updates.

MAGIC KINGDOM

ATTRACTIONS

  • Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station – Closed
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle – Closed
  • Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade – Closed
  • Liberty Square Market — Closed for refurbishment from Jan. 11 – Feb. 2, 2021.
  • Liberty Square Riverboat – Closed for refurbishment, reopening scheduled to reopen March 1, 2021.
  • Monsters, Inc. – Closed
  • Tom Sawyer Island – Closed for refurbishment, reopening scheduled for March 1, 2021.
  • Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover – Closed for refurbishment. There is no reopening date announced.
  • Walt Disney World Railroad – Closed during the construction of the new Tron attraction being built. The trains and tracks are being refurbished. There is no reopening date announced,

DINING

  • Casey’s Corner – Closed
  • Cheshire Cafe – Closed
  • Columbia Harbour House – Closed
  • Cool Ship – Closed
  • The Diamond Horshoe – Closed
  • Golden Oak Outpost –Closed
  • Plaza Ice Cream Parlor – Closed
  • Prince Eric’s Village Market – Closed
  • Tortuga Tavern – Closed

SHOPPING

  • Agrabah Bazaar – Closed
  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Closed
  • Big Top Souvenirs – Closed
  • Bonjour Village Gifts – Closed
  • Briar Patch – Closed
  • Casey Jr. Railroad Mercantile – Closed
  • Curtain Call Collectibles – Closed
  • Harmony Barber Shop – Closed
  • Merchant of Venus – Closed
  • Mickey’s Gift Station – Closed
  • Newstand – Closed
  • Prarie Outposts & Supply – Closed

EPCOT

ATTRACTIONS

  • Advanced Training Lab – Closed
  • Bruce’s Shark World – Closed
  • Project Tomorrow: Investing the Wonders of the Future – Closed
  • Turtle Talk – Closed

DINING

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Closed
  • Cool Wash – Closed
  • Monsieur Paul – Closed
  • Nine Dragons Restaurant – Closed
  • Restaurant Marrakesh – Closed
  • Sommerfest – Closed
  • Takumi-Tei – Closed
  • Tokyo Dining – Closed

SHOPPING

  • The Crown & Crest – Closed
  • Das Kaufhaus – Closed
  • Der Teddybar – Closed
  • El Ranchito del Nort – Closed
  • La Signature – Closed
  • La Tienda Encantada – Closed
  • Northwest Mercantile – Closed
  • Plume et Palette – Closed
  • Trading Post – Closed
  • Village Traders- Closed
  • Volksunst – Closed
  • Wandering Reindeer – Closed

ANIMAL KINGDOM

ATTRACTIONS

  • The Boneyard – Closed
  • Festival of the Lion King – Closed
  • Finding Nemo – The Musical – Closed
  • Kalie River Rapids – Closing Jan. 3, 2021, for refurbishment through April 2021.
  • Pandora Drummers – Swotu Waya – Closed
  • Pandora Rangers – Closed
  • Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe – Closed
  • UP! A Great Bird Adventure – Closed, but in the location is the Feathered Friends in Flight! demonstration.

DINING

  • Caravan Road – Closed
  • Dino Diner – Closed
  • Eight Spoon Cafe – Closed
  • The Feeding Ground – Closed
  • Harambe Market – Open on weekends only
  • Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery -Closed
  • Mahindi – Closed
  • Pizzafari – Closed
  • The Smiling Crocodile – Closed
  • Terra Treats – Closed
  • Tusker House – Closed
  • Warung Outpost – Closed

SHOPPING

  • Boneyard Cart – Closed
  • Colora of Mo’ara – Closed
  • DinoLand Cart – Closed
  • Dino-Rama Cart – Closed
  • Kali Cart – Closed
  • Maharajah Cart – Closed
  • Mariya’s Souvenirs – Closed
  • Outpost Cart – Closed
  • Outpost Shop – Closed
  • Serka Cart – Closed
  • Tree of Life Cart – Closed
  • Ziwani Traders

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

ATTRACTIONS

  • Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage – Closed
  • Fantasmic! – Closed
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular – Closed
  • Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – Closed
  • Star Wars Launch Bay – Closed
  • Voyage of The Little Mermaid – Closed

DINING

  • Catalina Eddie’s – Closed
  • Dockside Diner – Closed
  • Fairfax Fare – Closed
  • Kat Saka’s Kettle – Closed
  • Neighborhood Bakery – Closed
  • Tune-In Lounge – Closed

SHOPPING

  • Beverly Sunset Boutique – Closed
  • Disney Studio Store – Closed
  • Frozen Fractal Gifts – Closed
  • Indiana Jones Adventure Post – Closed
  • It’s a Wonderful Shop – Closed
  • Launch Bay Cargo – Closed
  • Resistance Supply – Closed
  • Stage 1 Company Store – Closed
  • Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs – Closed

Water Parks/Miniature Golf

Blizzard Beach is closed but will reopen on March 7, 2021.

Typhoon Lagoon currently closed. No plans yet for reopening.

Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf is close for refurbishment and will reopen Jan. 31, 2021.

RESORTS

Here is the status of the following closed resorts:

  • Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort – Scheduled to reopen on March 22, 2021.
  • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort – No plans announced to reopen
  • Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – No plans announced to reopen
  • Disney’s Beach Club Resort – May 30, 2021.
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn – No plans announced to reopen
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Scheduled to reopen in Summer 2021
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter – No plans announced to reopen
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside – No plans announced to reopen
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – June 6, 2021

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