Disney Confirms Multiple September Closures at Walt Disney World, Including Full Water‑Park Shutdown

Overview

• Disney confirmed Wednesday that Typhoon Lagoon will close for refurbishment starting Sept. 9, making Sept. 8 the last day guests can visit that water park.
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress remains closed after a July 6 shutdown for a major overhaul and is not expected to reopen until sometime in 2027.
• EPCOT’s Coral Reef will close beginning Sept. 8 for maintenance and Disney has said it expects the restaurant to return later in 2026, though no exact date has been given.
• Resort dining and in‑park offerings will also be affected: Grand Floridian Café and the Turf Club Bar and Grill will stay closed through much of September and Vacation Fun at Hollywood Studios is temporarily offline with a likely late‑September return; the Turf Club Lounge remains open and Blizzard Beach will operate as the sole water park after Typhoon Lagoon closes.
• Construction is reshaping park operations more broadly, with the Frontierland railroad running a limited route while Disney transforms the Rivers of America/Tom Sawyer Island area into the planned Piston Peak National Park, so guests should check official operating calendars and adjust itineraries before travel.