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Current Selection Criteria: Show scheduled events of any type occurring anytime from 10/1/2024 to 10/31/2024 anywhere at Walt Disney World, EXCLUDING scheduled events that are no longer in effect.


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30 events found at 18 locations:


Animal Kingdom Events


It's Tough to Be a Bug
The show will close to make room for a Zootopia Better Zoogether which will open in Winter 2025. Exact closure date is unknown.
Starting 9/9/2023

Tropical Americas construction
New land that will take over Dinoland USA. Three attractions including an Indiana Jones themed attraction, carousel and Encanto themed attraction. Exact closure dates for Dinoland USA are unknown. New land is expected to open in 2027.
Starting 8/11/2024


Disney's Blizzard Beach Events


Water park closed
Starting 3/17/2024 Ending 11/3/2024


Disney's Hollywood Studios Events


"The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure" debut
Expected to open in Fall 2024. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 12/19/2023

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy closure
Starting 10/6/2024 Ending 11/6/2024

Sunset Showcase construction
New Villains themed show will open in Summer 2025. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 10/7/2024


Epcot Events


EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Starting 8/29/2024 Ending 11/23/2024

Luminous The Symphony of Us closed
One night closure
Starting 10/22/2024 Ending 10/22/2024

Spaceship Earth themed lounge construction
Lounge is expected to open in 2025. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 8/11/2024

Test Track closed
Expected to reopen in 2025. Exact reopening date unknown.
Starting 6/17/2024


Magic Kingdom Events


Jungle Cruise closed
Starting 8/26/2024 Ending 10/17/2024

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween party
Special ticketed event on the following evenings: August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
Starting 8/9/2024 Ending 10/31/2024

Pirates of the Caribbean themed lounge construction
Lounge is expected to open in 2025. Exact date is unknown.
Starting 8/11/2024

Villains Land construction
New land coming to Magic Kingdom. Dates have not been released on when the construction will begin or end.
Starting 8/11/2024


Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Events


Room refurbishments
From September 2024 to September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During this time, Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower. Please allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 9/1/2024


Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Events


General Construction
Best Western Lake Buena Vista is currently undergoing refurbishments to make exciting updates to the hotel. Work will be limited to the hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the week and occasionally on weekends. All hotel amenities are available and every precaution is being taken to minimize any disruptions during your stay. Ongoing construction will continue until December 2020.
Starting 1/4/2019


Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events


Exterior refurbishment
From April through December 2024, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. During this time, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 4/29/2024


Disney's All-Star Movies Resort Events


World Premier Food Court refurbishment.
Some areas of the World Premiere Food Court will be closed for refurbishment. Dining room seating may be limited. Completion date will be in October 2024.
Starting 8/12/2024


Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Events


Resort construction
Guests will notice construction and refurbishment work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during daytime hours. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Exact completion date is unknown.
Starting 3/1/2022


Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Events


Exterior painting
Through Fall 2024, work will take place to paint the exterior of buildings throughout Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Bungalows, with Guest room balconies also being affected. Guests may see and hear painting work during daytime hours, typically from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Starting 12/26/2023

Resort construction
As they prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9 a.m. Construction is expecting to continue through 2026. Exact ending date is unknown.
Starting 6/24/2022


Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Events


Exterior painting
Through Fall 2024, work will take place to paint the exterior of buildings throughout Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Bungalows, with Guest room balconies also being affected. Guests may see and hear painting work during daytime hours, typically from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Starting 12/26/2023

Resort construction
As they prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9 a.m. Construction is expected to continue through 2026. Exact ending date is unknown.
Starting 6/24/2022


Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter Events


Room refurbishment
From May 2024 through November 2024, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 5/1/2024


Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events


Exterior refurbishment
During this time, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. Expected completion date is unknown.
Starting 8/5/2024


The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Events


Horseback riding unavailable Monday-Friday
Horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, due to construction. However, rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time. Check the My Disney Experience mobile app on Friday of each week to see if horseback riding is happening on the following Saturday and Sunday—and if available, reserve a ride.
Starting 7/13/2024


The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Events


Horseback riding unavailable Monday-Friday
Horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, due to construction. However, rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time. Check the My Disney Experience mobile app on Friday of each week to see if horseback riding is happening on the following Saturday and Sunday—and if available, reserve a ride.
Starting 7/13/2024


The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Events


Resort construction
Guests will notice construction and refurbishment work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during daytime hours. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Exact completion date is unknown.
Starting 3/1/2022


Walt Disney World Events


Contemporary Feature Pool closed
Contemporary Feature Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be unavailable in winter 2023 while it undergoes maintenance work. As an alternative, Guests staying at the Resort hotel may enjoy the Bay Pool, leisure pool at the Contemporary Resort. Exact dates are unknown.
Starting 1/1/2023

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Starting 10/31/2024 Ending 11/3/2024