The following hotel projects may result in construction noise, obstructed views, closed amenities, or alternate walking routes. Most resort hotels will remain open throughout the work.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

• Guest room refurbishments are underway through January 2027.
• Guests may see or hear construction and may occasionally encounter alternate walking routes.

Disney’s All-Star Resorts

• Pool bars at Disney’s All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, and All-Star Sports Resorts will undergo refurbishment in phases from September 18, 2026, through early July 2027.
• Only one pool bar is expected to be closed at a time.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Jambo House

• Guest rooms are undergoing refurbishment from May 2026 through January 2027.
• Most resort amenities will remain available.

Kidani Village

The lobby and surrounding areas are undergoing phased refurbishment through early November 2026.

Scheduled impacts include:

• Through October 9: The main lobby and primary entrance will be closed. Check-in will temporarily take place in the Palace Library.
• Through late September: Johari Treasures will be closed.
• September 28 through October 9: The north lobby corridor, second-floor north elevators, and outdoor terrace observation deck will be unavailable.
• October 26 through November 6: The south lobby corridor, Community Hall, Safari So Good Arcade, laundry room, Palace Library, lobby restrooms, and outdoor terrace observation deck will be unavailable.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

• Guest rooms will undergo refurbishment from mid-June 2027 through October 2028.
• Work will take place in phases, with one themed section refurbished at a time.
• Guests may see or hear construction and may be directed to alternate walking paths.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas

• Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing exterior maintenance through late 2027.
• The work may affect views and require guests to use alternate walking routes.
• The Beach Club Villas lobby is undergoing phased maintenance through mid-September 2026. Portions of the lobby may be temporarily unavailable.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas

• Refurbishment work will continue in select areas through 2027.
• From January 11 through April 2027, Luna Park Pool, Luna Park Crazy Play Area, and Leaping Horse Libations will be closed for routine maintenance.
• The Villas Pool and Inn Pool will remain available during the Luna Park Pool closure.

New dining, entertainment, and retail experiences are also coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, including:

• Hurly-Burly: Opening October 1, 2026
• Basin on the BoardWalk: Opening in late 2026
• A new quick-service restaurant: Opening date TBA

You can read more about the Disney’s BoardWalk updates here.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

• Exterior painting and column repairs will take place at Barbados Buildings 31, 32, and 33 through early February 2027.
• The Fuentes del Morro Pool slide and smaller slide are undergoing maintenance from September 8 through late September 2026.
• The slides will be serviced one at a time, allowing one slide to remain available throughout the project.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower

• Refurbishment work will occur in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort through late 2027.
• Work includes Bay Lake Tower, the Main Tower atrium, and the Main Tower exterior.
• Guests may encounter daytime construction noise, impacted views, and alternate walking routes.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

• The Casitas Building 1 courtyard is undergoing concrete replacement through late September 2026.
• The Convention Center, El Centro Corridor, and surrounding areas are undergoing a phased refurbishment through late September 2027.
• Certain convention spaces may be temporarily unavailable during the project.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

• Work is underway to add another pool near the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area.
• The nearby tennis court will be refreshed to accommodate tennis and pickleball.
• The existing Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool remain open.
• Sidewalk work along Big Pine Trail will continue through October 2026.
• Loop 700, also known as Cinnamon Fern Way, will be closed for utility improvements through late September 2026.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Renovations will continue in select areas, including the covered entrance and porte cochere, through early 2027.
• Grand Floridian Cafe is temporarily closed for refurbishment through October 2026. Brunch is being served at Cítricos during the closure.
• Guests may see or hear daytime construction and may need to follow alternate walking routes.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

• Hospitality House is undergoing exterior maintenance through late September 2026.
• Sassagoula River Cruise service at Old Key West is temporarily unavailable because of refurbishment work along the boat route. Disney has not announced a reopening date.
• Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is closed for renovations through October 2026. The closure may affect views from some resort rooms.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Villas & Bungalows

• Refurbishment work will continue in select areas through late 2026.
• The project includes reconfiguration of the resort’s front entrance roadway and bus area.
• Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace is temporarily closed through late October 2026 because of work around the Great Ceremonial House.
• The Monorail beam in front of Island Tower will undergo overnight cleaning and maintenance through November 9, 2026.
• Most restaurants, pools, and other resort amenities will remain open.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

• Scat Cat’s Club – Café and Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge will close for refurbishment beginning October 6, 2026.
• The café is expected to reopen in December 2026.
• The lounge is expected to reopen in January 2027.
• Beignets and coffee will remain available at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory.
• A temporary evening bar will operate near the café.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

• Guest rooms are undergoing phased refurbishment through August 2027.
• The resort lobby will undergo phased refurbishment from early October through early December 2026.
• Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours.

Disney confirms the ongoing room project on its official Port Orleans Resort – Riverside page.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Refurbishment work will continue in phases through fall 2026, including work at the Treehouse Villas.
• The porte cochere and adjacent covered walkway will undergo phased maintenance through late November 2026.
• The Turf Club Bar & Grill is temporarily closed through late September 2026. The Turf Club Lounge remains open.
• The resort’s tennis courts are closed through November 2026.
• Nearby Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is closed for renovations through October 2026.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins

• Exterior refurbishment work will continue through late 2026.
• The security kiosk is being expanded through mid-October 2026. The entrance will remain open, but lane closures may occur.
• Copper Creek Springs Pool will close for routine maintenance from January 10 through April 2028.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

• Routine exterior maintenance will continue through late 2026.
• Valet parking, luggage assistance, transportation, and other resort services will remain available.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge

Disney Lakeshore Lodge is a new Disney Vacation Club resort rather than a refurbishment. The waterfront resort is under construction along Bay Lake and is scheduled to open July 1, 2027.

Disney World Transportation Refurbishments and Closures

Disney Skyliner

• Closed January 24 through January 30, 2027
• Closed January 24 through February 2, 2028

The Disney Skyliner will close for its annual refurbishment from January 24 through January 30, 2027. Complimentary bus transportation will be provided for affected resorts.

Disney has also announced a second closure from January 24 through February 2, 2028.

The Skyliner serves:

• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• EPCOT
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Sassagoula River Cruise

Boat service between Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney Springs is temporarily unavailable because of refurbishment work along the route. Disney has not announced when service will resume.

Bus transportation remains available between Old Key West and Disney Springs.