Refurbishments & Closures
Every active refurbishment, scheduled closure, and recently-reopened ride, restaurant, and shop across Orlando's theme parks — filterable by park, type, and status. Updated as announcements break.
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Ongoing Closed RumoredTortuga Tavern
Magic KingdomTortuga Tavern has not served guests since summer 2024. TouringPlans lists its final day of operation as July 23, 2024; some trade reports date the shutdown to June 2024 instead. The building was used as the temporary Tortuga Treasures gift shop from August to November 2024, and the restaurant was removed from the Magic Kingdom park map in January 2026. Disney has issued no closure announcement and may still use the space seasonally for Halloween and Christmas party treat service, so this is recorded as unconfirmed.
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Ongoing ClosedMama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano
Hollywood StudiosMama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano served its last guests on May 10, 2025 and closed permanently to make room for the Monstropolis land based on Monsters, Inc. The building has been gutted and is being rebuilt as Harryhausen's, the table service restaurant from the film. No reopening is planned under the Mama Melrose's name.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Category 10
CityWalkAnnounced February 17, 2026 by Luke Combs and Opry Entertainment Group. Ground breaking is planned for summer 2026 with a projected opening in late 2027. No specific opening date has been announced.
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Ongoing ClosedBurger King Whopper Bar
CityWalkClosed April 21, 2026 after operating at CityWalk since 2009. Universal announced the closure April 10; a Five Guys is slated to replace it in late summer 2026.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice
CityWalkAnnounced May 7, 2026. Universal has confirmed the concept and the location (the former Hot Dog Hall of Fame space) but has not released an opening date or the full menu.
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Ongoing Temporary closureThe Diamond Horseshoe
Magic KingdomTable service dining ended at The Diamond Horseshoe on May 16, 2026 so the saloon could host Jessie's Roundup, a Toy Story craft and dance party that ran May 26 through September 8, 2026 as part of Cool Kids' Summer. Disney says dining will return to the space in fall 2026 but has not announced a reopening date.
- Ongoing Refurbishment
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Disney SpringsThe original Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is closed for a major remodel. The soda fountain reopened on July 1, 2026 in a temporary Town Center space in the former Black Tap unit and continues to serve guests there. A return to the original location has been described only as Spring 2027, with no specific date announced.
- Ongoing Closed
Hot Dog Hall of Fame
CityWalkHot Dog Hall of Fame served its final day at Universal CityWalk on Saturday, July 18, 2026 and is permanently closed as of July 19. The space is being taken over by Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, a new concept from Joey Fatone and Joe Mulvihill.
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Ongoing ClosedThunder Falls Terrace
Islands of AdventureServed its last meals July 19, 2026. The building will be transformed into Islands of Adventure's new signature full-service restaurant (name not yet announced), slated to open in 2027. Announced in May 2026 alongside the planned 2027 closure of Mythos.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Six Ravens
Disney SpringsSix Ravens was expected to open on July 20, 2026. Disney posted operating hours of 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and the full menu with prices on the Walt Disney World website that morning, but the venue did not open and the listing reverted to "Coming Soon". No new opening date has been announced as of August 1, 2026.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Harryhausen's
Hollywood StudiosDisney detailed Harryhausen's at D23 in August 2026 and said it is part of the portion of Monstropolis opening in 2027. No opening month, menu or reservation date has been announced.
- Ongoing Coming Soon
Archie's Scare Pig Pizza
Hollywood StudiosDisney announced Archie's Scare Pig Pizza and the adjacent Monsters University Alumni Club at D23 in August 2026, as part of the portion of Monstropolis opening in 2027. No opening month or menu has been announced.
Refurbishment data is compiled from official park announcements and industry reporting. Dates can change — always confirm with the park before your visit. Tips or corrections? Let us know.