Walt Disney World
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Kidani Village Lobby Areas to Close for Multi-Month Refurbishment: Starting August 17, the lobby areas at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge will close in phases until November 2026. Guests may experience construction noise and visual disturbances during the refurbishment. [1]
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FriendShip Boat Transportation Temporary Closure: From August 17 to 21, 2026, FriendShip Boat services from Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios will be unavailable due to refurbishment. Guests should use buses or walk to EPCOT's International Gateway. [7]
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Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Closed: The attraction in Magic Kingdom is currently closed and scheduled to reopen in 2027. [4]
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Germany Pavilion Roof Refurbishment at EPCOT: Renovation of the roof at Das Kaufhaus is underway. Guests will not be majorly impacted. [6]
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Refurbishment Projects at Animal Kingdom Lodge: New projects announced for Jambo House and Kidani Village starting August 17, with completion expected by early November 2026. [9]
Disneyland Resort
- Restrooms and Restaurants Temporarily Closed Due to Water Issues: A water main break in Anaheim caused temporary closure of all restrooms and restaurants at the resort. Services began to resume by 8 p.m. the same evening. [2]
Stay informed on these developments for optimal travel planning and guest communication. [11]