# ParkScoop

> Independent live tracker for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando and Royal Caribbean: ride closures, refurbishments, dry docks, current promos and packing picks. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Disney, Universal, or Royal Caribbean.

Every closure and promo card links to its source. Dates change often; confirm with the official source before booking.

## Guides (static pages)

- [Disney World refurbishments & closures](/disney-world-refurbishments): 10 Walt Disney World closures with dates, impact and sources.
- [Universal Orlando closures](/universal-orlando-closures): 9 closures including Volcano Bay, Hogwarts Express and Forbidden Journey.
- [Disney Cruise Line dry docks & deals](/disney-cruise-dry-docks): dry dock schedule plus resident, military and family cruise offers.
- [Disney World & Disneyland deals](/disney-promos): resident rates, Kids Dining Plan and Disney Visa perks.

## Blog

- [Blog index](/blog)
- [Disney World closures this fall and how to plan around them](/blog/disney-world-closures-fall-2026)
- [Disney Cruise dry dock schedule: what it means if you're booked](/blog/disney-cruise-dry-dock-schedule-2027)
- [Universal Orlando refurbishments: what's closed and what to do instead](/blog/universal-orlando-refurbishments-what-to-do-instead)

## Park hours

- [Park hours calendar](/park-hours): daily hours, Early Entry / Early Park Admission and Extended Evening hours for 8 Orlando parks, Oct 14 – Nov 13, 2026 (Volcano Bay through Oct 25). Data: [/data/hours.json](/data/hours.json).

## Data

- [Refurbishments & Closures](/data/closures.json): park or ship, attraction, published start/end dates (TBA when unknown), impact High/Med/Low, source URL.
- [Live Promos, Secret Perks & Tips](/data/promos.json): promos plus verified perks and tips (kind: promo|perk|tip), each with source URL and last-verified date.
- [Essential Gear & Packing Picks](/data/gear.json): park and cruise packing recommendations (some links are affiliate links).

## Filters

All, Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise, Universal, Royal Caribbean.

## Highlights (as of Oct 14, 2026)

- Disneyland: Indiana Jones Adventure closed since Sep 8, 2026 (reopening TBA); Mad Tea Party reopens Oct 16.
- Walt Disney World: Railroad closed through Oct 29; Carousel of Progress until late spring 2027; Typhoon Lagoon closed (TBA); Tiana's Bayou Adventure closed Nov 2 - Dec 17, 2026.
- Universal Orlando: Volcano Bay closes Oct 26, 2026 until on or before Apr 1, 2027; Hogwarts Express closes Nov 4; Jurassic Park River Adventure reopens Dec 17.
- Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wish first dry dock May 8 - 22, 2027.
- Royal Caribbean: 60% off second guest + Kids Sail Free, book by Nov 2, 2026.

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## Image credits

Photos from Wikimedia Commons: Lake Eola and Orlando Skyline (JER3L1337, CC BY 4.0); Lake Eola Park (OrlandoThings.com, CC BY-SA 4.0); cruise ship departing Port Canaveral (Jack Adamenko, CC0); coaster at sunset (ColLawEnf, public domain).

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