Refurbishments and Closures

Frozen Ever After Now Closed at EPCOT for Refurbishment

Frozen Ever After has officially closed at EPCOT as of January 26, 2026, to begin a refurbishment focused on upgraded Audio-Animatronics.

Last Week to Ride Frozen Ever After Before Its Upcoming Refurbishment

Frozen Ever After enters its final week of operation before closing on January 26, 2026, for an animatronic upgrade at EPCOT.

Final Track Piece Installed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad During Golden Spike Ceremony

Refreshment Port to Temporarily Close at EPCOT During Early 2026

Guests visiting EPCOT in early 2026 may notice one stop missing from their plans. Refreshment Port, located near the entrance to World Showcase, is scheduled to close temporarily for refurbishment.

Pete’s Silly Sideshow Is Now Closed at Magic Kingdom

Pete’s Silly Sideshow is now closed at Magic Kingdom as of January 4, 2026, with characters relocated elsewhere in Storybook Circus and no reopening date announced.

Frozen Ever After to Close Temporarily at EPCOT for Major Animatronic Upgrade

Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will close starting January 26, 2026, for a short refurbishment to install upgraded Audio-Animatronics for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.

Cinderella Castle Repainting to Begin January 2026, Returning to Classic Colours

Disney has confirmed that Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom will begin a full repaint in January 2026, returning the iconic landmark to its classic grey, cream, blue, and gold colour scheme, with work continuing into late 2026.

Surfboard Bay Pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Set for Early 2026 Refurbishment

Surfboard Bay Pool and the kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will close from January to late April 2026 for refurbishment, with other pools remaining available nearby.

Disney Springs Lime Garage to Close in Stages for Structural Repairs Beginning January 12

Disney Springs’ Lime Garage will close in phases for structural repairs starting January 12, 2026, with a brief reopening for Presidents’ Day weekend before work wraps up ahead of spring break.

Pete’s Silly Sideshow to Close Tomorrow at Magic Kingdom

Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom will now close tomorrow, January 4, 2026, one day earlier than previously announced, with characters relocating elsewhere in Storybook Circus during the temporary closure.

Sprinkles Permanently Closes at Disney Springs as All Locations Shut Down

Sprinkles has permanently closed its Disney Springs location, with the storefront now fully blacked out. The closure is part of a wider shutdown of all Sprinkles locations, with reports that staff were given as little as one day’s notice.