Refurbishments & Closures
Every active refurbishment, scheduled closure, and recently-reopened ride, restaurant, and shop across Orlando's theme parks — filterable by park, type, and status. Updated as announcements break.
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Ongoing Closed RumoredTortuga Tavern
Magic KingdomTortuga Tavern has not served guests since summer 2024. TouringPlans lists its final day of operation as July 23, 2024; some trade reports date the shutdown to June 2024 instead. The building was used as the temporary Tortuga Treasures gift shop from August to November 2024, and the restaurant was removed from the Magic Kingdom park map in January 2026. Disney has issued no closure announcement and may still use the space seasonally for Halloween and Christmas party treat service, so this is recorded as unconfirmed.
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Ongoing ClosedMama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano
Hollywood StudiosMama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano served its last guests on May 10, 2025 and closed permanently to make room for the Monstropolis land based on Monsters, Inc. The building has been gutted and is being rebuilt as Harryhausen's, the table service restaurant from the film. No reopening is planned under the Mama Melrose's name.
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Ongoing RefurbishmentFinnegan's Bar & Grill
Universal Studios FloridaClosed for a full interior refurbishment on January 12, 2026. Universal has said only that it reopens late 2026, so no reopening day is recorded.
- Ongoing Closed
Refreshment Port
EPCOTClosed on January 12, 2026 and never reopened under this name. The Canada pavilion building was rethemed and reopened as La Poutinerie hosted by Air Canada on July 1, 2026.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Category 10
CityWalkAnnounced February 17, 2026 by Luke Combs and Opry Entertainment Group. Ground breaking is planned for summer 2026 with a projected opening in late 2027. No specific opening date has been announced.
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Ongoing ClosedBurger King Whopper Bar
CityWalkClosed April 21, 2026 after operating at CityWalk since 2009. Universal announced the closure April 10; a Five Guys is slated to replace it in late summer 2026.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice
CityWalkAnnounced May 7, 2026. Universal has confirmed the concept and the location (the former Hot Dog Hall of Fame space) but has not released an opening date or the full menu.
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In progress Temporary closure Reopens in 24 daysThe Diamond Horseshoe
Magic KingdomTable service dining paused May 16, 2026 for Jessie's Roundup, the Toy Story character revue, which runs through September 8, 2026. Disney announced on August 31, 2026 that a limited time small plates and drinks pop-up opens in the room on October 4, 2026, with reservations opening September 29, 2026.
- Ongoing Refurbishment
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Disney SpringsThe original Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is closed for a major remodel. The soda fountain reopened on July 1, 2026 in a temporary Town Center space in the former Black Tap unit and continues to serve guests there. A return to the original location has been described only as Spring 2027, with no specific date announced.
- Ongoing Closed
Hot Dog Hall of Fame
CityWalkHot Dog Hall of Fame served its final day at Universal CityWalk on Saturday, July 18, 2026 and is permanently closed as of July 19. The space is being taken over by Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, a new concept from Joey Fatone and Joe Mulvihill.
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Ongoing ClosedThunder Falls Terrace
Islands of AdventureServed its last meals July 19, 2026. The building will be transformed into Islands of Adventure's new signature full-service restaurant (name not yet announced), slated to open in 2027. Announced in May 2026 alongside the planned 2027 closure of Mythos.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Harryhausen's
Hollywood StudiosDisney detailed Harryhausen's at D23 in August 2026 and said it is part of the portion of Monstropolis opening in 2027. No opening month, menu or reservation date has been announced.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Archie's Scare Pig Pizza
Hollywood StudiosDisney announced Archie's Scare Pig Pizza and the adjacent Monsters University Alumni Club at D23 in August 2026, as part of the portion of Monstropolis opening in 2027. No opening month or menu has been announced.
- Ongoing Closed
Sunshine Churros
Disney SpringsBoth Disney Springs kiosks, West Side and Marketplace, closed permanently at the end of operations on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Disney did not announce the closure or name a replacement.
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Ongoing Temporary closureCoral Reef Restaurant
EPCOTClosed from September 8, 2026. Disney has not published a reopening date or said whether the closure is for refurbishment, so no reopening day is recorded.
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Ongoing RefurbishmentLeaning Palms
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
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Ongoing RefurbishmentTyphoon Tilly's
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
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Ongoing RefurbishmentLowtide Lou's
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
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Ongoing RefurbishmentHappy Landings Ice Cream
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
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Ongoing RefurbishmentSnack Shack
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
- Ongoing Refurbishment
Surf Doggies
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
- Ongoing Refurbishment
Let's Go Slurpin'
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
- Ongoing Refurbishment
Funnel Cakes
Typhoon LagoonDisney's Typhoon Lagoon closes for its seasonal refurbishment beginning September 9, 2026. The last operating day is September 8, 2026. Disney has not announced a reopening date; Blizzard Beach remains open during the closure.
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Upcoming ClosedWolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
Disney SpringsFinal day of operation was Sunday, September 13, 2026. The 250 seat Town Center restaurant closed permanently with no replacement announced and no reason given.
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Upcoming SeasonalBeach-n-Brick Grill
Legoland Water ParkLegoland Water Park runs daily through August 30, 2026, then weekends only through November 1, 2026, and is closed for the season from November 2. Legoland has not published a 2027 reopening date.
- Upcoming Seasonal
Beach Street Tacos
Legoland Water ParkLegoland Water Park runs daily through August 30, 2026, then weekends only through November 1, 2026, and is closed for the season from November 2. Legoland has not published a 2027 reopening date.
- Recently reopened Coming Soon
Six Ravens
Disney SpringsSix Ravens was expected to open on July 20, 2026. Disney posted operating hours of 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and the full menu with prices on the Walt Disney World website that morning, but the venue did not open and the listing reverted to "Coming Soon". No new opening date has been announced as of August 1, 2026.
Refurbishment data is compiled from official park announcements and industry reporting. Dates can change — always confirm with the park before your visit. Tips or corrections? Let us know.