Rehabs &amp; Closings

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

Dumbo the Flying Elephant will be closed January 9 until it opens in its new location in the New Fantasyland's Storybook Circus area on March 12 (it was previously expected to open on February 17).

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for an extensive refurbishment, January 9 until May 27, 2012.

Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment November 9, 2011 - May 20, 2012.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland will be closed for refurbishment February 26 until March 10, 2012.

The Main Street Electrical Parade will not be performed January 20 - February 10, 2012.

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Magic Kingdom) is under refurb and may be closed January 4 - March 27.

Epcot

Tutto Italia in the Italy pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase is currently closed for a refurbishment. Its reopening has been postponed until April 28, 2012. Later this year, the Italy pavilion will also introduce the Gusto Wine Bar.

Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios will close temporarily starting January 9, 2012. It is scheduled to resume performances on February 12, 2012. There are no new show elements planned.

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure in Disney's Hollywood Studios will be closed February 13 through March 10, 2012.

The Studio Backlot Tour will also be closed for refurbishment February 13 through March 10.

Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom will close for refurbishment January 23 through February 9, 2012.

The first wing of the Disney's Art of Animation Resort will open on May 31, 2012, as construction on the 25th resort hotel at Walt Disney World continues on schedule. Located near Pop Century Resort, the new resort will offer 1,120 family suites (including a bedroom and living room) themed after "The Lion King," "Cars" and "Finding Nemo" animated films, as well as 864 guest rooms inspired by "The Little Mermaid." The current opening timetable has the "Finding Nemo" wing opening May 31, the "Cars" wing in late July, and "The Lion King" wing in late September. The final wing, themed after "The Little Mermaid," will debut in late 2012. Although the resort is still several months away from opening, it's already set to break records by planning the largest swimming pool at the Walt Disney World Resort (aside from our water parks). This pool will be located in the "Finding Nemo" wing, and will measure 11,859 square feet. The resort also will feature two other pools and a children's water play area. Disney's Art of Animation Resort will be a "value" category of lodging, with nightly rates similar to Disney's All-Star Resort and Disney's Pop Century Resort.

Disney's Port Orleans-Riverside Resort

Royal Guest Rooms are now under construction in the Magnolia Bend section of the Port Orleans-Riverside resort. Opening in early spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms allow princes and princesses of all ages to stay where Disney royalty have stayed. Guests find regal touches left behind by some of their favorite Disney characters -- fiber optics special effects above ornately decorated beds, gold and crystal accents, custom linens and drapes, and in-room art and details including Princely banners and Princess friends. The 512 Royal Guest Rooms start at $189 per night, and are booking now, for stays early in 2012.

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

Disney's Polynesian Resort

The Nanea Volcano Pool slide at Disney's Polynesian Resort will be under refurbishment from January 30 - April 1, 2012. Guests may use the Nanea Volcano pool; however, the slide will be down for four weeks beginning February 6, 2012. Guests wanting access to a pool slide can take pontoon transportation to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Disney's Contemporary Resort

The Feature Pool Slide at Disney's Contemporary Resort will be closed from January 5 to February 18. The pool will remain open. Watercraft transportation is available to the Beach Pool at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Guests who wish to enjoy a slide experience.

Disney's Old Key West Resort has a number of refurbishment projects planned around the resort in the winter and spring of 2012 . First up are repairs and repainting of resort bus and picnic shelters. Work is scheduled to start on February 9 and will run through March 30, 2012 . Meanwhile, several buildings at Old Key West's Hospitality House are scheduled for roof repairs. This project encompasses the main lobby and Olivia's. The roof repairs are scheduled to last from February 23 to May 16, 2012. While refurbishment projects are under way, workers will take steps to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all refurbishment dates are approximate. Exact start and end dates may vary.

As Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa approaches its 8th anniversary, a number of painting projects aim to keep the resort looking fresh for guests. From February 9 through April 24, 2012 , the rockwork at the High Rock Spring pool will be painted. The pool and slide are expected to remain open throughout the painting project. Meanwhile, from February 21 to April 12 , the Carriage House lobby will be repainted. In addition, each of the 18 resort building exteriors is being re-painted--a project which began back in the fall of 2010. The building re-painting is expected to conclude in August 2012 . During each of these projects, crews will aim to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all published refurbishment dates are estimates only and exact project dates may vary.

Construction is underway on Splitsville, a 50,000-square-foot upscale entertainment center that combines bowling with billiards, dining, music and nightlife. On Pleasure Island, some buildings have been removed, but plans for the site are being reevaluated, which means previously announced construction plans have been delayed.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/07/downtown-disney-update/

Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney Orlando is undergoing refurbishment. It will remain open to guests while under construction.

Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed December 4-March 17 for its annual refurbishment.

March 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

Dumbo the Flying Elephant will be closed January 9 until it opens in its new location in the New Fantasyland's Storybook Circus area on March 12 (it was previously expected to open on February 17).

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for an extensive refurbishment, January 9 until May 27, 2012.

Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment November 9, 2011 - May 20, 2012.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland will be closed for refurbishment February 26 until March 10, 2012.

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Magic Kingdom) is under refurb and may be closed January 4 - March 27.

Epcot

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure in Disney's Hollywood Studios will be closed February 13 through March 10, 2012.

The Studio Backlot Tour will also be closed for refurbishment February 13 through March 10.

Disney's Port Orleans-Riverside Resort

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

Disney's Polynesian Resort

The Nanea Volcano Pool slide at Disney's Polynesian Resort will be under refurbishment from January 30 - April 1, 2012. Guests may use the Nanea Volcano pool; however, the slide will be down for four weeks beginning February 6, 2012. Guests wanting access to a pool slide can take pontoon transportation to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Disney's Old Key West Resort has a number of refurbishment projects planned around the resort in the winter and spring of 2012 . First up are repairs and repainting of resort bus and picnic shelters. Work is scheduled to start on February 9 and will run through March 30, 2012 . Meanwhile, several buildings at Old Key West's Hospitality House are scheduled for roof repairs. This project encompasses the main lobby and Olivia's. The roof repairs are scheduled to last from February 23 to May 16, 2012. While refurbishment projects are under way, workers will take steps to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all refurbishment dates are approximate. Exact start and end dates may vary.

As Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa approaches its 8th anniversary, a number of painting projects aim to keep the resort looking fresh for guests. From February 9 through April 24, 2012 , the rockwork at the High Rock Spring pool will be painted. The pool and slide are expected to remain open throughout the painting project. Meanwhile, from February 21 to April 12 , the Carriage House lobby will be repainted. In addition, each of the 18 resort building exteriors is being re-painted--a project which began back in the fall of 2010. The building re-painting is expected to conclude in August 2012 . During each of these projects, crews will aim to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all published refurbishment dates are estimates only and exact project dates may vary.

Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed December 4-March 17 for its annual refurbishment.

April 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for an extensive refurbishment, January 9 until May 27, 2012.

Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment November 9, 2011 - May 20, 2012.

Epcot

Disney and General Motors have entered into a new multi-year "strategic alliance agreement" that includes a partnership to develop a re-imagined, design-centric Test Track experience. The current GM Test Track at Epcot will close for refurbishment in April 2012, with an anticipated opening of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet scheduled for fall 2012. The re-imagined Future World attraction will transform into the "Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot" with interactive design and styling workstations at which you will be able to create custom concept vehicles. Also included will be a "SimCar" ride vehicle experience where you can put your design through its paces on the Test Track circuit. The post-show area will feature the latest Chevrolet vehicles in an all-new, state-of-the-art showroom. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2012/01/disney_and_general_motors_rene.html

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show will be closed for refurbishment from April 29 - May 2.

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

Disney's Polynesian Resort

The Nanea Volcano Pool slide at Disney's Polynesian Resort will be under refurbishment from January 30 - April 1, 2012. Guests may use the Nanea Volcano pool; however, the slide will be down for four weeks beginning February 6, 2012. Guests wanting access to a pool slide can take pontoon transportation to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Disney's Old Key West Resort has a number of refurbishment projects planned around the resort in the winter and spring of 2012 . First up are repairs and repainting of resort bus and picnic shelters. Work is scheduled to start on February 9 and will run through March 30, 2012 . Meanwhile, several buildings at Old Key West's Hospitality House are scheduled for roof repairs. This project encompasses the main lobby and Olivia's. The roof repairs are scheduled to last from February 23 to May 16, 2012. While refurbishment projects are under way, workers will take steps to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all refurbishment dates are approximate. Exact start and end dates may vary.

As Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa approaches its 8th anniversary, a number of painting projects aim to keep the resort looking fresh for guests. From February 9 through April 24, 2012 , the rockwork at the High Rock Spring pool will be painted. The pool and slide are expected to remain open throughout the painting project. Meanwhile, from February 21 to April 12 , the Carriage House lobby will be repainted. In addition, each of the 18 resort building exteriors is being re-painted--a project which began back in the fall of 2010. The building re-painting is expected to conclude in August 2012 . During each of these projects, crews will aim to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all published refurbishment dates are estimates only and exact project dates may vary.

May 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for an extensive refurbishment, January 9 until May 27, 2012.

Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment November 9, 2011 - May 20, 2012.

Epcot

Disney and General Motors have entered into a new multi-year "strategic alliance agreement" that includes a partnership to develop a re-imagined, design-centric Test Track experience. The current GM Test Track at Epcot will close for refurbishment in April 2012, with an anticipated opening of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet scheduled for fall 2012. The re-imagined Future World attraction will transform into the "Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot" with interactive design and styling workstations at which you will be able to create custom concept vehicles. Also included will be a "SimCar" ride vehicle experience where you can put your design through its paces on the Test Track circuit. The post-show area will feature the latest Chevrolet vehicles in an all-new, state-of-the-art showroom. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2012/01/disney_and_general_motors_rene.html

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show will be closed for refurbishment from April 29 - May 2.

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

Disney's Old Key West Resort has a number of refurbishment projects planned around the resort in the winter and spring of 2012 . First up are repairs and repainting of resort bus and picnic shelters. Work is scheduled to start on February 9 and will run through March 30, 2012 . Meanwhile, several buildings at Old Key West's Hospitality House are scheduled for roof repairs. This project encompasses the main lobby and Olivia's. The roof repairs are scheduled to last from February 23 to May 16, 2012. While refurbishment projects are under way, workers will take steps to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all refurbishment dates are approximate. Exact start and end dates may vary.

As Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa approaches its 8th anniversary, a number of painting projects aim to keep the resort looking fresh for guests. From February 9 through April 24, 2012 , the rockwork at the High Rock Spring pool will be painted. The pool and slide are expected to remain open throughout the painting project. Meanwhile, from February 21 to April 12 , the Carriage House lobby will be repainted. In addition, each of the 18 resort building exteriors is being re-painted--a project which began back in the fall of 2010. The building re-painting is expected to conclude in August 2012 . During each of these projects, crews will aim to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all published refurbishment dates are estimates only and exact project dates may vary.

June 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Epcot

Disney and General Motors have entered into a new multi-year "strategic alliance agreement" that includes a partnership to develop a re-imagined, design-centric Test Track experience. The current GM Test Track at Epcot will close for refurbishment in April 2012, with an anticipated opening of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet scheduled for fall 2012. The re-imagined Future World attraction will transform into the "Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot" with interactive design and styling workstations at which you will be able to create custom concept vehicles. Also included will be a "SimCar" ride vehicle experience where you can put your design through its paces on the Test Track circuit. The post-show area will feature the latest Chevrolet vehicles in an all-new, state-of-the-art showroom. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2012/01/disney_and_general_motors_rene.html

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

As Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa approaches its 8th anniversary, a number of painting projects aim to keep the resort looking fresh for guests. From February 9 through April 24, 2012 , the rockwork at the High Rock Spring pool will be painted. The pool and slide are expected to remain open throughout the painting project. Meanwhile, from February 21 to April 12 , the Carriage House lobby will be repainted. In addition, each of the 18 resort building exteriors is being re-painted--a project which began back in the fall of 2010. The building re-painting is expected to conclude in August 2012 . During each of these projects, crews will aim to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all published refurbishment dates are estimates only and exact project dates may vary.

July 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Epcot

Disney and General Motors have entered into a new multi-year "strategic alliance agreement" that includes a partnership to develop a re-imagined, design-centric Test Track experience. The current GM Test Track at Epcot will close for refurbishment in April 2012, with an anticipated opening of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet scheduled for fall 2012. The re-imagined Future World attraction will transform into the "Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot" with interactive design and styling workstations at which you will be able to create custom concept vehicles. Also included will be a "SimCar" ride vehicle experience where you can put your design through its paces on the Test Track circuit. The post-show area will feature the latest Chevrolet vehicles in an all-new, state-of-the-art showroom. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2012/01/disney_and_general_motors_rene.html

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

As Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa approaches its 8th anniversary, a number of painting projects aim to keep the resort looking fresh for guests. From February 9 through April 24, 2012 , the rockwork at the High Rock Spring pool will be painted. The pool and slide are expected to remain open throughout the painting project. Meanwhile, from February 21 to April 12 , the Carriage House lobby will be repainted. In addition, each of the 18 resort building exteriors is being re-painted--a project which began back in the fall of 2010. The building re-painting is expected to conclude in August 2012 . During each of these projects, crews will aim to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all published refurbishment dates are estimates only and exact project dates may vary.

August 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Epcot

Disney and General Motors have entered into a new multi-year "strategic alliance agreement" that includes a partnership to develop a re-imagined, design-centric Test Track experience. The current GM Test Track at Epcot will close for refurbishment in April 2012, with an anticipated opening of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet scheduled for fall 2012. The re-imagined Future World attraction will transform into the "Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot" with interactive design and styling workstations at which you will be able to create custom concept vehicles. Also included will be a "SimCar" ride vehicle experience where you can put your design through its paces on the Test Track circuit. The post-show area will feature the latest Chevrolet vehicles in an all-new, state-of-the-art showroom. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2012/01/disney_and_general_motors_rene.html

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

As Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa approaches its 8th anniversary, a number of painting projects aim to keep the resort looking fresh for guests. From February 9 through April 24, 2012 , the rockwork at the High Rock Spring pool will be painted. The pool and slide are expected to remain open throughout the painting project. Meanwhile, from February 21 to April 12 , the Carriage House lobby will be repainted. In addition, each of the 18 resort building exteriors is being re-painted--a project which began back in the fall of 2010. The building re-painting is expected to conclude in August 2012 . During each of these projects, crews will aim to minimize the impact on resort guests. Note that all published refurbishment dates are estimates only and exact project dates may vary.

September 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

Epcot

Disney and General Motors have entered into a new multi-year "strategic alliance agreement" that includes a partnership to develop a re-imagined, design-centric Test Track experience. The current GM Test Track at Epcot will close for refurbishment in April 2012, with an anticipated opening of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet scheduled for fall 2012. The re-imagined Future World attraction will transform into the "Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot" with interactive design and styling workstations at which you will be able to create custom concept vehicles. Also included will be a "SimCar" ride vehicle experience where you can put your design through its paces on the Test Track circuit. The post-show area will feature the latest Chevrolet vehicles in an all-new, state-of-the-art showroom. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2012/01/disney_and_general_motors_rene.html

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

October 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

November 2012

The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is well underway. For a current set of construction photos:

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_fantasylandexpansion.htm

http://allears.net/tp/mk/fant_expansion.htm

For more details and an artist's renderings of the new Fantasyland, read the official press release here:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/walt_disney_world/magic_kingdom/fantasyland_expansion/

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

Construction is underway on Splitsville, a 50,000-square-foot upscale entertainment center that combines bowling with billiards, dining, music and nightlife. On Pleasure Island, some buildings have been removed, but plans for the site are being reevaluated, which means previously announced construction plans have been delayed.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/07/downtown-disney-update/

December 2012

The spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed on September 19, 2011, for 18 months as part of a planned renovation at the resort, and the addition of Disney Vacation Club units. During this downtime, enhancements are also being planned for the spa. As an alternative, you can purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian Resort and you book a spa treatment at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, complimentary transportation will be provided for you. Note that the health club at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open. In addition, the Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop remain open in the main building of the Grand Floridian.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2011/12/disney_vacation_club_announces.html

January 2013