| Magic Kingdom November 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009 The Hall of Presidents is closed for some major show enhancements. While no details are official, it is rumored that a John McCain or Barack Obama animatronic will be added, and Abraham Lincoln will be given a longer speaking role. April 19 - August 24, 2009 Tomorrowland Transit Authority is closed for repairs while construction on Space Mountain is underway. April 19 - November 21, 2009 Space Mountain is set for a long closure - expect new lighting, audio upgrades, updated stations and load area, new cars, added effects, and a much smoother version of the current ride layout. The TTA will be closing occasionally for safety purposes during Space Mountain's refurbishment. Epcot No refurishments or closures are currently announced at this time. Disney's Hollywood Studios Now - October 31, 2009 Sounds Dangerous is closed until at least the end of October. Animal Kingdom
No refurishments or closures
are
currently announced at this time.
Walt Disney World Resort
2009
Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort opens to DVC members. 2010 The first phase of the Four Seasons Luxury Resort opens. 2011 A huge new Bowling Stadium consisting of at least 100 lanes will be built at Disney's Wide World of Sports. The structure is set to house a large bowling tournament for the United States Bowling Congress each year from 2011 to 2029. 2011/2012 Disney's two newest cruise ships are set to hit the seas and join their sisters in 2011 and 2012. The Disney Dream will appear first in 2011, followed by the Disney Fantasy in 2012. Disneyland
Resort
Now - July 2009 Paradise Bay is currently drained an under construction as the necessary groundwork is laid for the new World of Color nighttime show coming sometime in 2010. March 3 - June 11, 2009 Fantasmic will not be shown. May 4 - Early June 2009 Peter Pan's Flight is closed for refurbishment. Disneyland Resort Paris
May 25 - May 30, 2009
Pocahontas Indian Village is closed. June 4 - June 5, 2009 Space Moutain: Mission 2 is closed. June 8 - June 12, 2009 Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril June 8 - June 19, 2009 Le Plage des Pirates is closed. June 15 - June 26, 2009 La Cabane des Robinson is closed. June 22 - June 26, 2009 Alice's Curious Labyrinth is closed. August 31 - September 4, 2009 Alice's Curious Labyrinth is closed. August 31 - September 11, 2009 Pocahontas Indian Village is closed. August 31 - September 30, 2009 Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains is closed. September 24 - September 25, 2009 Orbitron - Machines Volantes is closed. September 30, 2009 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is closed. Tokyo
Disneyland Resort
May 7 - July 15, 2009 Space Mountain is closed. May 11 - June 11, 2009 Western River Railroad is closed. May 18 - July 5, 2009 Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin is closed. May 26 - July 9, 2009 Pinocchio's Daring Journey is closed. June 12 - June 25, 2009 The Enchanted Tiki Room is closed. June 26 - July 21, 2009 Mark Twain Riverboat is closed. July 6 - July 17, 2009 Chip 'n' Dale's Treehouse is closed. July 6 - July 17, 2009 Gadget's Go Coaster is closed. July 6 - July 17, 2009 Donald's Boat is closed. July 22 - August 6, 2009 Castle Carousel is closed. No exciting refurbishments or events to report at this time. |