CONFIRMED: 12 Ride, Restaurant, and Hotel Closures Announced for Disney World in 2027

We’re less than three months away from 2027 (someone PLEASE slow down time), which means it’s time to start talking about planning your Disney World vacations for next year — I know, I can’t believe it either.

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You’re going to need to figure out where to stay, where to eat, what to ride, and so much more, so it’s important you know what’s going to be CLOSED on your trip. But don’t worry, we do the work for you — we have a FULL list of the rides, restaurants, and hotels that have confirmed closures in 2027. Let’s go through them, so you’re not caught by surprise on your next vacation!

Rides & Attractions

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in the Magic Kingdom has been closed for refurbishment since the beginning of July, and it will continue to be closed for about half of 2027. The show is getting an update with new scenes from the 1960s, 1980s, the new millennium, and a possible future. The pre-show of this attraction will include a Walt Disney audio-animatronic.

Carousel of Progress Concept Art ©Disney

At this year’s D23 Expo, Disney announced that Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis will be voicing the roles of Father and Mother, respectively. The original voice of Patricia, Debi Derryberry, will be returning, but in a different role — Grandmother. The attraction is slated to open in late spring 2027.

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Monstropolis

The Monsters, Inc.-themed land in Hollywood Studios is scheduled to open sometime in 2027 with new entertainment, attractions, shopping, and dining locations. While the land’s E-ticket attraction was confirmed, it will not be opening with the land; the “Welcome to Monstropolis” theater show will! This show will welcome humans to the Glob Theater and enjoy a theater show hosted by Mike and Sulley!

According to Chris Beatty, Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering, “Sulley has been working on a small, homespun show, but Mike – ever the showman – has a few surprises up his sleeve that he thinks will bring down the house. Hopefully not literally.”

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A quick-service restaurant (Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza), table-service dining location (Harryhausen’s), the Scareporium, the Monsters University Alumni Club, and more are scheduled to open with the land as well.

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Pueblo Esperanza

Animal Kingdom’s new land is also expected to open in 2027, and with it will come THREE new attractions. The first will be a classic carousel-style attraction called El Carrusel de los Animalitos, which translates to “The Little Animals Carousel.” The attraction will feature 22 uniquely carved characters and will have no height requirement.

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The Encanto-themed attraction will also have no height requirement. Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto will take guests through the Madrigals’ Casita just as Antonio has received his special gift and his room becomes a beautiful rainforest. The attraction will be home to over 50 animal animatronics.

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Finally, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent will be the land’s third attraction. As described by Disney, the attraction will follow “the man with the hat” during a time when he has “recently discovered a perfectly preserved Maya temple, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to explore it. He’s heard rumors about a mythical creature deep within the temple — and he’s got to see it for himself. So, he brings us along on the adventure… but will there be snakes? We’ll just have to wait and see.” The attraction will feature the first audio-animatronic based on Harrison Ford!

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Restaurants

Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge

Both Scat Cat’s Club Lounge and Cafe have been closed for refurbishment since October 6th, 2026. The cafe has plans to reopen in December; however, the lounge isn’t expected to reopen until January 2027. During these closures, you can still get beignets, but they’ll just be at Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter’s quick-service location: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. A small pop-up bar is available for lounge drinks outside of the lounge in a small corner. Look hard; it may be easy to miss!

Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge

Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room

Starting on January 11th, 2027, both the Pub and Dining Room of Rose & Crown in the UK Pavilion at EPCOT will be closed for refurbishment. These spaces are scheduled to reopen later in 2027, though no specific reopening date has been announced.

Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room

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Hotels

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Through late 2027, both Bay Lake Tower and the Contemporary Main Tower atrium will continue undergoing construction. This construction may impact views from various locations throughout the hotel and, at times, may require alternate paths of travel.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

All-Star Movies Resort

The guest rooms at All-Star Movies Resort have a planned refurbishment through January 2027. At this time, there are no plans for refurbishments at the other All-Star Resorts (Music and Sports).

All-Star Movies Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

While Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has been undergoing refurbishments throughout their Jambo House and Kidani Village buildings, it is scheduled to continue through January 2027, specifically the guest rooms at Jambo House.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Art of Animation Resort

From mid-June 2027 through October 2028, the rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will undergo refurbishment. Additionally, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment from January 24th through January 30th, 2027. Alternative modes of transportation will be available.

Art of Animation Resort

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

This popular EPCOT resort is currently undergoing visible exterior maintenance that will continue through late 2027. This construction may impact views from various locations throughout the hotel and, at times, may require alternate paths of travel.

Beach Club Exterior Maintenance

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Several areas of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will be closed in 2027. This includes refurbishment around the resort and Villas through 2027. And from January 11th, 2027, through April 2027, the Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area, and Leaping Horse Libations will be closed for routine maintenance. During this time, the Villas and Inn Leisure Pools will remain open for Guests to enjoy.

BoardWalk Inn

Coronado Springs Resort

While the resort and the rooms themselves aren’t going under refurbishment, the connected convention center is. Through late September 2027, the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is being refurbished. The El Centro Corridor and surrounding areas will also undergo a refurbishment during this time.

Convention Center Concept Art ©Disney

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Select areas, including the covered entrance, are currently undergoing refurbishment through early 2027. 

Grand Floridian Monorail station construction

Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Room refurbishments at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside have been undergoing refurbishments since May 2025, and these renovations will continue through August 2027. For a look at some of the new guest rooms, click HERE!

Royal Guest Room at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge

Finally, we have a hotel closure only because it has never been open; however, that’s changing! Disney’s newest Disney Vacation Club Resort — Lakeshore Lodge — will open on July 1st, 2027. Disney shares that the brand-new hotel, which will be located on Disney World’s Bay Lake, will “celebrate the beauty and magic of nature as seen through the eyes of Disney artists and storytellers.” Several new dining locations will open with the resort as well.

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We never want you to be surprised on your Disney World vacations, which is why we made this FULL LIST of closures in 2027! Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news, updates, tips, and tricks!

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