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Key Refurbishments and Openings Announced at US Disney Parks

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Walt Disney World

  • Closures and Refurbishments Impacting Guests: Eighteen locations across Walt Disney World are currently undergoing closures or refurbishment work. These include areas in theme parks and at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Some areas will close permanently for new attractions, affecting guest experiences and access. [4]

  • Extended Evening Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios: The park will offer Extended Evening Hours on September 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 9 PM to 11 PM. [2]

  • Magic of Disney Animation Reopening: This attraction will fully reopen on September 14th following renovations. [3]

  • Frontier Trading Post Closure: The store is temporarily closed due to flooding. [1]

  • EPCOT Updates: New palm trees have been added to the World Celebration and World Nature areas. [11]

  • Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary: A new logo and merchandise have been revealed for the anniversary in October. [10]

Disneyland Resort

  • New Eastern Gateway Construction Begins: Disneyland has started building a new Eastern Gateway parking lot, improving visitor arrival with a transportation hub including about 6,000 parking spaces. [5]

  • Vacation Bookings for 2027 Open: Guests can now book stays for 2027 at Disneyland Resort. [6]

  • Parking Structure and Expansion Projects: Construction on a new parking structure and pedestrian bridge over Harbor Blvd has started, part of the DisneylandForward expansion project. [8]

  • Expansion to Improve Guest Access: A major expansion project has begun, focusing on new parking and attractions to enhance park access. [9]

  • The Little Mermaid Refurbishment: A themed scrim has been added to Ariel’s Undersea Adventure as part of ongoing refurbishments. [12]

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