This Month in WDW - May 2014

Hi everyone!!

So the Spring Break craziness has settled and we are getting ready to welcome in the summer months of Disney, but before we do, we get the lazy light days of May!!  What a great month to visit!!  If you can avoid Memorial Day weekend and you will be good to go!

This month will also see the end of the Flower and Garden Festival, the beginning of Star Wars Weekends, and the next 24 hour event!  Lots going on!!  So with that.....here's this month in WDW!

Park Hours for May 2014

Refurbishment Schedule: (last updated 4/24/2014)

Magic Kingdom® Park
Pirates of the Caribbean Tomorrowland Transit Authority - Peoplemover           Astro Orbiter Liberty Belle Riverboat Carousel of Progress	Apr. 28 - May 1, 2014 Jun. 2 - Aug. 4, 2014 Jun. 2 - Sep. 19, 2014 Aug. 4 - 8, 2014 Aug. 25 - Sep. 4, 2014
Epcot®
None
Disney's Hollywood Studios®
None
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Festival of the Lion King It's Tough to be a Bug	Jan. 6, 2014 - TBD Jul. 7 - Aug. 11, 2014

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
None
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
None

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House
Roof Refurbishment	Mar. 1 - May 3, 2014
Disney's Boardwalk Inn
Kouzzina by Cat Cora Location Closing	Sep. 30, 2014
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Garden View Tea Room Perfectly Princess Tea Party will take place at Cítricos	Jun. 30 - Aug. 29, 2014
Disney's Polynesian Resort
General Construction The east portion of the beach (near the Transportation and Ticket Center) and Sunset Point are being refurbished and are unavailable. Guests may see or hear work in progress.	Dec. 2013 - Mar. 2015
The Never Land Club Children's Activity Centers at four other locations are available: Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney's Beach Club Resort and the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel.	Jan. 28 - May 25, 2014
Capt. Cook's Capt. Cook's will be relocated to a temporary location in the Great Ceremonial House with modified operating hours and menu items.	Apr. 9 - Jul. 2014
Great Ceremonial House - Lobby The atrium is being reimagined to highlight the cultural elements of Polynesia and provide more expansive views. At certain times of day, there may be some noise and alternative paths of travel may be needed throughout the Great Ceremonial House. To enhance the check-in experience, Guests are encouraged to participate in Online Check-In.	Mar. - Dec. 2014

Downtown Disney® Area
Team Mickey Athletic Club	Jan. 27 - Jun. 13, 2014
Parking Lots E, F, G Location Closing	Mar. 18, 2014
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil	May 11 - 26, 2014

Golf Courses/Miniature Golf
Oak Trail Magnolia	May 21 - Jun. 4, 2014                                                   May 21 - Jun. 4, 2014

Information and dates subject to change without notice.

Special Events:

Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot runs through May 18th!
Star Wars Weekends - begins May 16th!!
24 Hour Event - May 23rd MK opens at 6am and stays open until May 24th at 6am.  Reopens for regular operating hours on May 24th at 9am.

Happy travels and have a Disney day!!

~Teresa

Refurbishments...the latest and greatest....

Are you planning a trip and wondering if something will be getting worked on during your stay?!

Well here is a up to date list via the official Disney Travel Agent site!


Magic Kingdom® Park

• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor - 01/04/12 - 03/27/12
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant - 01/09/12 - 03/30/12 (this has been opened during the soft opening happening now!
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - 01/09/12 - 05/27/12
• Liberty Square Riverboat - 04/16/12 - 05/20/12

Epcot®

• Tutto Italia Ristorante - 01/08/12 - 04/27/12
• Innoventions: House of Innoventions exhibit - 12/04/11 - Late April 2012
• Test Track - TBD - rumor is sometime in April and reopening mid to late September.  These dates are only rumors though as nothing has been officially announced by Disney since January and upon a call to Disney I was told it will be closing, but no dates are known as of now.  (call placed on 3/29/12)

Disney's Hollywood Studios®

• Sounds Dangerous - Closed; Operates Seasonally
• Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show - 04/29/12 - 05/02/12

This Month in Disney - May 2011

May gets back to normal after a busy Easter and Spring break season come to an end, but summer craziness is just around the corner!  Here is what to expect in May!

Park Hours in May -

• Magic Kingdom
• Opening time is consisitent at 9am.  There are some early morning extra magic hour openings at 8am.  (Resort guests only for the extra magic hours!)
• Closing time varies between 9pm and 11pm
• Magic Kingdom Official Calendar
• Epcot
• Epcot never really strays from their 9am to 9pm operating hours. There are some extra magic hours here and there in the morning (8am to 9am) and evenings (9pm to midnight).
• Note: The World Showcase does not open until 11am
• Epcot Offical Calendar
• Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Average opening time is 9am. With a few early morning extra magic hours in there.
• Average closing time is between 7pm and 9pm. It varies due to whether or not Fantasmic will be playing that night. There are some evening extra magic hours as well.
• Hollywood Studios Official Calendar
• Disney's Animal Kingdom park
• Opening time is 9am on extra magic hour days it is 8am.
• Closing time stays fairly consistent at 6pm with a few nights of staying open til 7pm.
• Note: When I have stayed for extra magic hours here before the safari stops operating by a certain time regardless of the closing time. There will be signage in the front of the park and near the ride to alert you of the last departure time.
• Animal Kingdom Offical Calendar 

Closed for Refurbishment

• Magic Kingdom
• The Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management (Tuesday, March 1 - Thursday, June 30)
• Epcot
• No closures to report at this time
• Hollywood Studios
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue - (Wednesday, February 2 - Thursday, May 19)
• Animal Kingdom
• No closures to report at this time

Have a Magical Trip!!!