Crew’s Cup Lounge and the theater in EPCOT’s France Pavilion both reopened ahead of schedule this week. Typhoon Lagoon also welcomed guests again after its winter closure. These updates come amid ongoing construction across Walt Disney World.
Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort opened to guests on May 10th. It had been expected to remain closed until early June. The venue now offers its regular dining options once more after an extended refurbishment period.
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Reports from March 3, 2026, highlight maintenance issues at Epcot, including filthy fixtures in The Land Pavilion and damage at Connections Eatery. The World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad was indefinitely closed that day, with water features shut off. Walt Disney World Resort has not commented on these developments ahead of upcoming events.
As Walt Disney World nears completion of major 2026 projects like the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment, 11 closures are scheduled across its four theme parks and Typhoon Lagoon water park in May. This includes ride refurbishments, show returns, area transformations, and park reopenings, with most wrapping up by month's end. Trip planners should monitor for changes.
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Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along and Impressions de France reopened on May 9, one day ahead of the previously announced May 10 schedule, after routine refurbishment in the France Pavilion at EPCOT.
Nearly a month after its indefinite closure, Walt Disney World has fully enclosed the World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad in EPCOT's World Discovery neighborhood with construction walls, making it inaccessible to guests. The popular family spot has faced intermittent closures since mid-February 2026, escalating from stanchions and ropes in early March. Disney has provided no details on the reason, scope, or reopening timeline.
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Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World's EPCOT closed unexpectedly for three days starting March 20, 2026, amid rumors of a pipe burst. The attraction reopened on March 23 with no visible damage reported. A first-look inspection found the ride operating normally.
Following earlier announcements of 2026 ride closures and redevelopments at Walt Disney World, new details confirm March impacts across parks. Additions include route changes for the Walt Disney World Railroad, Cinderella Castle repainting, and ongoing Animation Courtyard closure, alongside updates to major attractions.
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Walt Disney World has announced six significant closures of attractions and experiences in 2026, affecting visitors across its parks. These include temporary refurbishments, permanent shutdowns, and retheming projects set to reshape key areas. Guests planning trips should check updates to adjust their itineraries.