October 2019 Resort Activity Calendars

Epcot Forever Testing On Select Nights

Guests staying at one of the resorts in the Epcot Resort area should be aware that fireworks testing will take place at Epcot on select nights after park clear throughout the month of September. These tests should conclude by 12 a.m.

Since these tests include the use of pyrotechnics, loud noises might be heard from some rooms at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin hotels, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, and Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.

The new “Epcot Forever” nighttime spectacular officially debuts on October 1, 2019 at Epcot.

May 2019 Resort Activity Calendars

Epcot Friendship Boats Now on Modified Schedule

Disney’s original plans to temporarily interrupt Friendshipboat service to Epcot’s International Gateway park entrance have once again been modified.

The boat dock at the International Gateway will now remain in operation until at 9:30 PM each night while work is being done on the nearby Disney’s Skyliner station and suspension cables. Thus, Friendship boat service to and from the International Gateway dock will operate as normal until 9:30 PM, offering guests a convenient transportation option to travel between Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the resorts on Crescent Lake, including Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, and the Swan and Dolphin Resort.

Previously, it had been announced that the Friendship boats would not be able to service the International Gateway while the Skyliner cables were being installed in that area.

Guests planning on using the Friendship boat service are advised to check with Disney cast members or resort staff to confirm the hours of daily operation. It is not known at this time how long the 9:30 PM curfew will remain in effect.

 

 

Skyliner Construction will Affect Friendship Boat Service to Epcot

As Disney Skyliner construction continues near International Gateway at Epcot in the coming months, the International Gateway entrance will remain open to guests traveling along the connected pedestrian walkway.

During construction, Friendship Boat service will remain available to the resort hotels around Crescent Lake as well as Disney’s Hollywood Studios, while service to Epcot is expected to be unavailable from late November until late December. During that time, guests will be able to use bus service or the walkway to access Epcot.

 

 

 

Atlantic Dance Hall To Host Themed Nights

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the month of December, the Atlantic Dance Hall (located within Disney’s BoardWalk Resort) is going to take you back with throwback jams from the 90s and 2000s and drink specials from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.! “Take you back Tuesdays” will feature songs from the 90s, “Way back Wednesdays” will feature hits from the 2000s, and “Thump Thursdays” will feature electric dance music and mixes.

Additionally, on these nights, select draft beer will only be $3. Check at the location for more details.

Must be 21 to enter.

Walt Disney World Refurbishments (current as of 10/13/16)

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Swiss Family Treehouse

CLOSED July 6-Sept. 29

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

CLOSED Aug. 8-Nov. 18

Stitch’s Great Escape

This attraction will be operating on a seasonal schedule.

Haunted Mansion

CLOSED Nov. 28-Dec. 1

Splash Mountain

CLOSED Dec. 7

Liberty Square Riverboat

CLOSED Jan. 3-12

Walt Disney World Railroad

CLOSED Jan. 9-Feb. 16

The Hall of Presidents

CLOSED Jan. 17-June 2

 

EPCOT

None

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

Pizza Planet

CLOSED Now through Late 2016

Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

CLOSED Oct. 27-Nov. 9

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

DINOSAUR

CLOSED July 25- November 16

Dino Institute Shop

CLOSED July 25- November 16

 

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Shark Reef

CLOSING PERMANENTLY Oct. 3

Annual Refurbishment: Dec. 25 – March 11, 2017

 

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Annual Refurbishment: Oct. 23 – Dec. 24, 2016

Disney Springs

Now through Fall 2016: Planet Hollywood

Now through Fall 2016: Fulton’s Crab House reopening as Paddlefish

 

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments:

These are the temporary Walt Disney World Resort Hotel closings, such as pools, shops, restaurants or any other type of rehab the hotels are undergoing. Always be sure to check this list as your trip gets closer!

 

Disney’s All–Star Music Resort

Dec. 12-Feb. 3: The Piano Pool will be closing. Guests may use the Calypso Pool located near Melody Hall.

 

Disney’s All–Star Sports Resort

Oct. 10-Dec. 13: Grand Slam Pool will be closed. Guests may use the Surfboard Bay Pool located near the main

 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village

Now through Jan. 2017: Soft goods refurbishment.

 

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Now through Oct 24: Soft goods refurbishment

 

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Now through Feb. 1, 2018: The Convention Center will be undergoing expansion work. During this time, guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work will be limited to 9:00 a.m. – 9:00

 

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

Now through Oct. 31: Room refurbishments

 

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Beginning November 2016: Hard goods refurbishment taking place. Guests may see or hear construction taking place or encounter alternative paths of travel throughout the resort hotel. To minimize any possible disruptions, all work with the most potential for noise will be limited each day between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

 

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Jan.3-Feb. 24 2017: The Sandcastle Pool will be closed. The leisure pools located at Old Turtle Pond, South Point and Miller’s Road will remain available

 

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Oct. 31-Jan. 3, 2017: Computer Pool will be closed. Guests may use the Hippy Dippy Pool or Bowling Pool.

 

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Now through Fall 2016: Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory Refurbishment

 

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Now through 2017: Construction work in various areas. The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground, Recreation fire pit and nature trail will be unavailable. Noise may be overheard, but construction will not begin until after 9 a.m.

Now through 2017: The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable. However, the recently renovated Silver Creek Springs Pool will remain open and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom Park will continue to be offered.

Now through 2017: Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) will be unavailable.

 

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Oct. 29-June 23, 2017: Room refurbishments will be taking place. Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work will be limited 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Now through Feb. 1, 2018: The Convention Center will be undergoing expansion work. During this time, guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work will be limited to 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

Now through September 2016: Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience.

Disney Resort Maps

As a resource to our members, here are copies of all Disney Resort Maps.

AbracadaBar to Open at Boardwalk

Coming later this year, located next to the renovated Flying Fish, is a curious lounge, the AbracadaBar.

While we have no concept art yet, Disney has released some intriguing details about it. Described as a “curious cocktail bar”, it combines the golden age of design with the magic of Disney storytelling.

According to WDI, it was once the stomping grounds of world famous magicians, local Boardwalk illusionists, and the loveliest magician assistants of the day. The story goes, after their shows, they would gather here to conjure up new cocktails, swap stories, and “out-illusion” each other.

According to Boardwalk lore, it was on one of these legendary nights that every  one of them vanished into thin air, never to be seen again. The space sat vacant for 70 years, and once again, guests will soon be welcomed back to the exclusive social club. It is said their magic lingers there, and guests can expect to see, hear, and savor it in the lounge’s signature cocktails. Enchanted magic show posters & mystifying mirrors add to the mystique of the club.

We will post more information & menus as they are made available…til then…have a magical day.

 

Flying Fish Preview

When Flying Fish at the Boardwalk resort reopens later this summer, it will drop the “Cafe” from its name.

This indicates the move to a more sophisticated re-imagining of the beloved restaurant. Sustainable fish will be the star of the new menu & manager/sommalier Stig Jacobson is more than happy with the plans for a new interior which include more room for wine storage.  He plans to add more “hidden gems” to the wine list.