February In Disney World

Magical Happenings

February 2019 holds lots of magic! There are a lot of new magical experiences that are coming during this new year and we are super excited about it! Each park will have something NEW and exciting to experience. Be sure to click the link to see what you can expect and definitly plan on trying out some of these new experiences! February in Disney World is just magical!

Epcot’s Festival of the Arts will be ending this month and you definitly don’t want to miss it! January 18 – February 25, 2019.

Weather in February

The weather in February can be pretty nice, but a little cool in the evenings. Be sure to bring a light jacket!

Crowds in February

February can be a great time to travel to the magic as far as crowds go! Check out the CROWD CALENDAR over at Dad’s Guide to WDW to find out what the crowds will look like each day in February.

Refurbishments and Closures

It’s never fun to plan a trip to Disney World and then find out your favorite attraction is undergoing refurbishments. While there is still a ton to do, it’s still nice to have a backup plan. From attractions to dining to the resorts, if there are any refurbishments going on, we will list it here.

Please note that our information comes straight from Disney and sometimes this information will change daily. We do our best to keep it updated.

MAGIC KINGDOM

• Liberty Square Riverboat: Jan. 8, 2018 – TBD

EPCOT

• No reported refurbishments

ANIMAL KINGDOM

• Rafiki’s Planet Watch
  Starting October 21, 2018, Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Wildlife Express will be unavailable to Guests. In the meantime, our world-class animal care will still continue behind the scenes. Ongoing until further notice.

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

• No reported refurbishments

RESORTS

Disney Skyliner: We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 am. Ongoing until further notice.

The Skyliner process will affect the following resorts: POP CENTURY, CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT, ART OF ANIMATION and BOARDWALK INN & VILLAS.

Coronado Springs: A few refurbishments are going on.

• Room Refurbishment: During this time, amenities including dining locations (such as the newly re-imagined Rix Sports Bar and Grill) and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club with the spa and salon, and recreation activities such as beach volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more, will remain available. Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is undergoing refurbishments, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms prior to 9:00 am daily. Ongoing.
• Pepper Market: During this time, the quick-service restaurant, Pepper Market, will undergo minor refurbishment work, but will remain in operation. If Guests would like to experience one of the other dining locations, they can visit Maya Grill, Las Ventanas, Café Rix, Laguna Bar, Siestas Cantina and the newly reimagined space, Rix Sports Bar & Grill, featuring a variety of sandwiches, salads and refreshing beverages. All amenities will remain in operation, including the Dig Site pool area, La Vida Health Club, Salon & Spa and the Iguana Arcade. Through Summer 2019.

Animal Kingdom Lodge. Jambo House – Rooms Refurbishment

• During this room refurbishment, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 am. Mid-August 2018 through Fall 2019.

Check out the new guest rooms at All Star Movies!! It’s pretty awesome!

DISNEY SPRINGS

• No reported refurbishments

WATER PARKS

• No reported refurbishments

runDisney

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: February 21 – 24, 2019

Have you ever thought about doing a runDisney event? Click the link and check it out!

ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS

Please note: Roadwork
Intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way.

There are several events going on this month, be sure to check the calendar right here: ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS CALENDAR.

• National Dance Team Championship: February 1 – February 3, 2019
• National High School Cheer-leading Championship: February 8 – February 10, 2019
• USA Competitions Presidential Classic: February 15 – February 18, 2019
• Twirl Mania International Championship: February 15 – February 18, 2019
• Atlanta Braves Spring Training: February 15 – March 31, 2019

There are several other events this month. Be sure to click the link to help your planning process.

Stay Tuned

February in Disney World is pretty awesome! Stay tuned to Walt Express for more February happenings and breaking news!! Have you heard about the new Transportation systems coming to Disney World? This will make things so much easier! Check that out right here: NEW TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS!

Check out some of our favorite ways to ADD MORE MAGIC to your Disney World vacation!

DISNEY EXPRESS LANE

As you can see there is a lot going on and a lot to talk about! Join the Disney Express Lane Facebook Group to discuss this and many other Disney related topics. We would love to see you there and meet you!

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