4. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Status: Confirmed

Dates: Now - Summer 2021

Though the majority of Walt Disney World resort hotels are currently operating, there are still a handful that have remained shuttered following the resort's reopening in July, including Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will not be opening at all in 2020, with Disney confirming that this hotel will remain shuttered until summer 2021. During this time, Disney has announced that they will be extensively refurbishing the hotel, making  enhancements to the Great Ceremonial House and Guest rooms, which will be moved to a Pacific Ocean-inspired color palette with details, patterns and textures added from Disney’s Moana.

5. Splash Mountain  (Magic Kingdom)

Status: Confirmed

Dates: TBA

Back in June Disney announced that Splash Mountain would go down for an extensive refurbishment and be transformed into unnamed Princess and the Frog attraction that would use the same ride system as Splash Mountain. However, in the months since this announcement, there have been no updates about when this ride might close, and with Disney's current budget issues, it may be years before this refurbishment/re-theme actually happens. 

When it does open this new attraction will tell a story that happens after the ending of the movie. In this new attraction guests will float along as Princess Tiana and Louis go on a musical adventure – featuring some of the iconic tunes from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance. Original dialogue and music will be also be recorded, and the original voice of Princess Tiana, Tony Award-winning actress, Anika Noni Rose, has been confirmed to be reprising her role.