Major Disney refurb and construction completion dates worldwide

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I know someone going to Disney in January and they are excited for Hollywood Studios. Sadly there isn't much there right now!!!
 
Heard Echo Lake was drained for refurbishment, any time frame how long this will last?
 


We are going in March, but only make it about every seven years, so I haven't even seen the Fantasyland expansion yet. I'll have to wait another decade to see all these big current projects. It would be nice if I could get a Margarita at the new Margarita shop in EPCOT. Any chance that will be open my March??? Anything else new opening in the next six months?
 
Hello everyone I am doing this thread as a helpful place to keep a list of updated dates for ongoing or upcoming projects for WDW and more. This list will be edited and updated as things are announced and completed. Things in RED are new additions made to the thread.

Projects being worked on

1. Toy Story Land- started construction in Early 2016 for Summer 2018 opening (rumored Memorial Day weekend 2018)

2. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Under Construction Started 4/14 Set for completion in 2019 (Disneyland will open Summer 2019, DHS will open late 2019)

3. ESPN WWoS multi-sport/cheer-leading complex 2017

4. The Edison at Disney Springs Opening Late 2017


5. Three New Disney Cruise Line ships set to debut in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

6. Hall of Presidents Refurb and new president install Jan. 17th -
Late 2017

7. Wine Bar George (Disney Springs) Early 2018

8. Yacht Club refurbishment Jan. 1st - Fall 2017


9. Caribbean Beach resort expansion 2017-2019

10. Coronado Springs Tower and expansion 2017-2019


11. Splash Mountain Refurbishment August 28th- November 16th, 2017

12. Portobello at Disney Springs makeover April 26 - September 30th, 2017

13. Blizzard Beach annual refurb Oct. 30th, 2017 - Jan. 6th, 2018

14. Typhoon Lagoon annual refurb January 7th, 2018 - March 17th, 2018

15. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Fall 2019

16. Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Epcot Spring 2021

17. Ratatouille/France expansion in 2020

18. Tron Coaster Spring 2021

19. Space themed restaurant in Epcot by 2021

20. Star Wars Resort by 2021

21. Disney Skyliner gondola system late 2019

22. New Magic Kingdom Theater by 2021


23. Baseline Taphouse (DHS) Fall 2017

24. Star Wars Virtual Reality Experience at Disney Springs Late 2017

25. Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill 2018

26. Jaleo by José Andrés at Disney Springs 2018


Things that have opened in 2016
1. Frozen Ever After June 21st, 2016
2. Royal Sommerhaus June 17th, 2016
3. Soarin Around the World June 17th, 2016
4. Town Center Disney Springs May
5. Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire June 17th, 2016
6. Tiffins in Animal Kingdom May 27th, 2016
7. Nighttime Safaris May 27th, 2016
8. Tree of Life Awakenings May 27th, 2016
9. STK (Disney Springs) May 25th, 2016
10. Star Wars Galactic Spectacular June 17th, 2016
11. Toy Story Midway Mania Third track May 27th, 2016
12. Ample Hills Creamery May 23rd, 2016
13. Inside out Meet and Greet April 2016
14. Frontera Cocina by Rick Bayless June 27th, 2016
15. Homecoming by Art Smith (Disney Springs) July 12th, 2016
16. Coca-Cola Store (Disney Springs) July 2016
17. Uniqlo (Disney Springs) July 15th, 2016
18. Abracadabar (Boardwalk) July 2016
19. Flying Fish (Boardwalk) August 3rd, 2016
20. Blaze Pizza (Disney Springs) August 5th, 2016
21. Levi's store (Disney Springs) August 2016
22. Great Moments in History with the Muppets (MK) October 2nd, 2016
23. PizzeRizzo (DHS) November 18th, 2016
24. D-Living (Disney Springs) November 23rd, 2016

Things that have opened in 2017
1. New Magic Kingdom Welcome Show January 9th, 2017
2. Planet Hollywood Observatory (Disney Springs) opened January 27th, 2017
3. Paddlefish (Disney Springs) opened February 4th, 2017
4. Geyser Point Bar & Grill February 13th, 2017
5. Rivers of Light February 17th, 2017
6. Miss Adventure Falls March 12th, 2017
7. The Polite Pig (Disney Springs) April 10th, 2017
8. Happily Ever After (Magic Kingdom) May 12th, 2017
9. Disney Movie Magic (DHS) May 26th, 2017
10. Music of Pixar Live (DHS) May 26th, 2017
11. Pandora: The World of Avatar (Animal Kingdom) May 27th, 2017
12. Disney Wedding Pavilion Improvements
13. Copper Creek Villas at WL July 17th, 2017
14. Mission: Space improvements August 13th
 


We are going in March, but only make it about every seven years, so I haven't even seen the Fantasyland expansion yet. I'll have to wait another decade to see all these big current projects. It would be nice if I could get a Margarita at the new Margarita shop in EPCOT. Any chance that will be open my March??? Anything else new opening in the next six months?


The Margarita shop has looked like it is ready to go for a while. I am getting super thirsty!
 
@rteetz - is the MM ride really not scheduled until 2019? I'm not really doubting you, I just had it pretty squarely in my head that it was going to open around the time of TSL. Could you please just let that be a typo and we're going to get MM next year? While I enjoyed GMR, I'm actually looking forward to the new ride a lot.
 
@rteetz - is the MM ride really not scheduled until 2019? I'm not really doubting you, I just had it pretty squarely in my head that it was going to open around the time of TSL. Could you please just let that be a typo and we're going to get MM next year? While I enjoyed GMR, I'm actually looking forward to the new ride a lot.
It is Fall 2019. It won't be open next year.
 
Hi, I did read the first post just now. Do we know anything more specific yet regarding opening date for Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill? Wondering if it will open in time for my April trip next year. Also, any new, more specific info on opening date for Hall of Presidents? Thanks.
 
Hi, I did read the first post just now. Do we know anything more specific yet regarding opening date for Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill? Wondering if it will open in time for my April trip next year. Also, any new, more specific info on opening date for Hall of Presidents? Thanks.
Nothing specific for either right now. Wolfgang is just beginning construction so it will be well into 2018 before that opens.

HoP is TBD.
 
Our last day at MK is Nov 16, the last day of Splash's scheduled refurb. Is there any chance of them opening the ride a day early? Would there be any unannounced test rides and what would be the best way to find out about something like that?
 
Our last day at MK is Nov 16, the last day of Splash's scheduled refurb. Is there any chance of them opening the ride a day early? Would there be any unannounced test rides and what would be the best way to find out about something like that?
It’s possible but don’t expect it. You’d have to just walk by and check it out.
 
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