If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you probably want everything to be perfect for the dollars you’re spending. That means you probably don’t want to arrive to a closed pool or a freshly gutted lobby. In this post, we’ll outline the major hotel refurbishment and construction going on at Disney World!
About This Post and Related Posts
This post focuses on construction work at Disney’s hotels in Disney World. We have a separate post addressing ride and attraction refurbishments and closures.
Most of the information here is direct from the Disney World website, but note:
When information comes from elsehwre, I try to link to a source.
When Disney’s stated completion date for a project has passed but the notice has not been updated, I’ll add a parenthetical to clarify.
For the most certainty you’ll want to visit the Disney World website, consult with a travel advisor, or check forums / social media for recent guest reports.
This post is usually dated as of its most recent update, but I’ll sometimes make small updates without changing the date.
This post is organized by hotel tier (value, moderate, deluxe & DVC). I provide a link to my tier-specific post to start each section, but you might also consult our Guide to the Hotels of Walt Disney World.
Refurbishments at Value Resorts
Read more about Disney World’s value resorts here.
All Star Resorts
All Star Movies Room Refurbishment: Now into January 2027, rooms at All Star Movies will undergo refurbishment.
All Star Movies Store Refurbishment: Through mid September (updated from late August), Donald’s Double Feature (the store at All Star Movies) will undergo a phased refurbishment. It will remain open during this work.
All Star Sports Pool Bar Refurbishment: Grandstand Spirits, the pool bar at All-Star Sports Resort, will be closed from September 18 through mid-December 2026 for refurbishment.
Art of Animation Resort
2027 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2027 through January 30, 2027, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available. Read more about the Disney World Skyliner here.
2028 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2028 through February 2, 2028, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available for impacted resorts.
Room Update: Through media outlets, Disney has confirmed that all rooms at Art of Animation will receive updates in the coming years. Work will begin in June 2027 and is expected to conclude in October 2028.
Pop Century Resort
2027 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2027 through January 30, 2027, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
2028 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2028 through February 2, 2028, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available for impacted resorts.
Refurbishments at Moderate Resorts
Read more about the moderate resorts at Disney World here.
Caribbean Beach Resort
2027 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2027 through January 30, 2027, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
2028 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2028 through February 2, 2028, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available for impacted resorts.
Coronado Springs
El Centro, Convention Center Refurbishment: Through late September 2027, the convention center and El Cento area at Coronado Springs will undergo refurbishment.
port Orleans Riverside
Room Refurbishment: Through August 2027, guest rooms will undergo refurbishment throughout different parts of the resort. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. This expands a previous room refurbishment notice that covered Magnolia Bend only and ended in February 2026. Presumably this notice means the Alligator Bayou rooms will get refurbished next. You can track this project closely at PortOrleans.org.
port Orleans French Quarter
Scat Cat Closure: Scat Cat’s Club Cafe and Scat Cat’s Club Lounge will close for refurbishment beginning October 6, 2026 with reopenings expected in December and January, respectively. A temporary bar will be available from 5PM to 110PM, and beignets will be available at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory.
Refurbishments at Deluxe & DVC Resorts
Read more about Disney World’s deluxe resorts here.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Kidani Lobby Refurbishment: From August 17, 2026 into early November 2026, the Kidani Village and surrounding areas will undergo refurbishment. (More specific details can be seen here.)
Jambo Room Refurbishment: Through January 2027, guest rooms at Jambo House will undergo refurbishment.
Beach Club Resort
Exterior Maintenance: Work on the exterior of the resort is ongoing into 2027. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available. Here’s an August 2026 look at this project over at Disney Tourist Blog.
Boardwalk Inn
General Refurbishment: Disney has given a new, ambiguous notice about seemingly lengthy working going on at BoardWalk Inn. Beginning late November 2025 and continuing throughout 2026, refurbishment work will take place in select areas of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Guests may see or hear work during daytime hours. Most amenities will remain available.
Hurly-Burly Debut: Hurly-Burly, a new lounge at BoardWalk Inn, will open October 1.
2027 Pool Etc. Refurbishment: From January 11, 2027, through April 2027, the Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area and Leaping Horse Libations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will be closed for refurbishment. Guests may see and hear work taking place during daytime hours. The Villas Pool and the Inn Pool will remain open for Guests to enjoy.
Contemporary Resort
General Refurbishment: Through late 2027 (updated from July 2026), refurbishments will occur in phases throughout select areas including the atrium and Bay Lake Tower. “The Main Tower will undergo exterior maintenance beginning March 23, 2026.” Emphasis is mine—after the rooms and lobby got updated, it now seems the Atrium—the large area of space, stores, and restaurants in the middle of the Main Tower—will be getting a revamp. Here’s a June look at the exterior work from BlogMickey.
Fort Wilderness Cabins and Campground
Big Pine Trail World: Through mid-October, “soil erosion prevention work” will take place along Big Pine Trail. Alternate paths of travel may be in place. No resort amenities will be impacted.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge: Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new DVC complex, is being added to the Fort Wilderness area. There is little impact to the resort itself, but construction is visible. Lakeshore Lodge opens in 2027.
Grand Floridian
General Refurbishments: Renovations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will continue in select areas, including the porte cochere, through early 2027. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours or need to take alternate paths of travel. Most pools, dining and other amenities will remain available. (Note that the extensive lobby refurbishment is done, this work is in other, more limited areas of the resort.)
Grand Floridian Cafe Refurbishment: From mid-July through October 2026, Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for refurbishment. (Update: Reservation availability indicates Grand Floridian Cafe will reopen November 2 at the latest.)
Old Key West
Lobby Refurbishment: Through mid-September 2026 (updated from early June), the Hospitality House (the main lobby area) will undergo exterior maintenance work.
Polynesian Village Resort
General Refurbishment: Through 2026, various areas of the resort, including the front entrance roadway and bus area, are being redesigned and refurbished. All Resort dining, pools and amenities will remain available. For more from June 2026, see Disney Tourist Blog.
Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace: Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace, the outdoor patio bar is closed through late October.
‘Ohana views: ‘Ohana views of the Seven Seas Lagoon are potentially obstructed due to construction.
Riviera Resort
2027 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2027 through January 30, 2027, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
2028 Skyliner Refurbishment: From January 24, 2028 through February 2, 2028, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available for impacted resorts.
Saratoga Springs
Treehouse Refurbishment, General Refurbishment: Work will take place through late September 2026, including refurbishment of the Treehouse Villas.
Tennis Court Refurbishment: The tennis courts at Saratoga Springs will be closed from late August through November 2026 for refurbishment.
The Turf Club Bar & Grill Refurbishment: The Turf Club Bar & Grill will be closed from late-August through late-September 2026. (The Turf Club Lounge remains open.)
Wilderness Lodge
Exterior Maintenance: Exterior work on Copper Creek and Wilderness Lodge will continue into late 2026. The update on the DVC website specifies “These enhancements may impact views from various locations throughout the Resort. While most resort amenities will remain available, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.” Personally, I find the lack of specificity here a bit annoying, particularly for a resort that trades heavy on ambiance.
Yacht Club Resort
Exterior Maintenance: Work on the exterior of the resort is ongoing into late 2026. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available. Here’s an August 2026 look at this project over at Disney Tourist Blog.
Restaurant Refurbishment: Yachtsman Steakhouse closed May 11, 2026, with reopening expected on August 28, 2026.
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