Refurbishments & Closures
Every active refurbishment, scheduled closure, and recently-reopened ride, restaurant, shop and hotel across Orlando's theme parks, filterable by park, type, and status. Updated as announcements break.
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Ongoing ClosedQuiet Flight Surf Shop
CityWalkQuiet Flight Surf Shop closed at Universal CityWalk after 25 years, with April 14, 2024 reported as its last day of operation. The shop was still listed as open in this directory until the August 2026 audit.
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Ongoing ClosedEpic Universe Preview Center
CityWalkThe Epic Universe Preview Center at CityWalk closed permanently on April 13, 2026. The Universal Legacy Store reopened in the space on April 24, 2026.
- Ongoing Closed
Treasures of Poseidon
Islands of AdventureUniversal closed the shop without announcing a date. May 27, 2026 is the date the closure was first reported, not a stated last day of operation. The building was enclosed by construction walls in September 2026 ahead of demolition.
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Ongoing Temporary closureVolkskunst
EPCOTClosed abruptly on or just before July 13, 2026, with most of the store blocked off. Cast Members told AllEars and Disney Food Blog the closure allows work on the bathrooms directly backstage; the pavilion's guest restrooms are also walled off. No reopening date has been announced and Disney has not commented officially. Der Teddybär reopened next door on July 14 and hosts the Kidcot station in the interim.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Scareporium
Hollywood StudiosDisney announced the Scareporium at D23 in August 2026 as part of the portion of Monstropolis opening in 2027. No opening month has been announced.
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Ongoing Coming SoonKawaii Slime Company
Disney SpringsDisney Parks Blog said on October 16, 2026 that Kawaii Slime Company opens soon at Disney Springs. No opening date has been announced.
- Upcoming Seasonal
Krakatoa Katy's
Volcano BayVolcano Bay closes for its first extended seasonal maintenance closure after October 25, 2026, and the whole park, its shops included, goes dark. Universal has moved the reopening to April 1, 2027.
- Upcoming Seasonal
Waturi Marketplace
Volcano BayVolcano Bay closes for its first extended seasonal maintenance closure after October 25, 2026, and the whole park, its shops included, goes dark. Universal has moved the reopening to April 1, 2027.
- Upcoming Temporary closure
Tiana's Bayou General
Magic KingdomThe ride's exit gift shop closes November 2, 2026 with Tiana's Bayou Adventure and, per Walt Disney World's refurbishment calendar as reported October 9, 2026, reopens with it on December 18, 2026.
- Recently reopened Temporary closure
La Signature
EPCOTLa Signature closed June 29, 2026 for a complete interior remodel, with Guerlain merchandise sold at Plume et Palette in the meantime. Disney listed an October 12 reopening that did not happen, then reset it to October 14; the shop reopened Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (Blog Mickey, WDW News Today). End date is the last day closed.
- Recently reopened Coming Soon
Sideshow Obscura
Universal Studios FloridaUniversal announced the Halloween Horror Nights 35 Tribute Store on August 5, 2026. It opens August 26 beside Revenge of the Mummy, one day earlier for Annual Passholders.
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Recently reopened RefurbishmentBig Top Souvenirs
Magic KingdomBig Top Souvenirs temporarily closed for refurbishment on February 20, 2026. Disney says it is expected to reopen later in 2026 but has not published a reopening date.
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.