Disney World’s Resort Hotel Refurbishment Schedule (2025-2026)
At any given time, multiple resorts, hotels, and villas at Walt Disney World are undergoing refurbishment. Refurbishments can range from major construction to minor items like a brief pool closure.
Below, we’ve listed the scheduled resort refurbishments for the Walt Disney World Resorts. If you plan an upcoming stay, you might want to consider some of these refurbishments. For instance, do you want to stay at a hotel where loud construction begins at 9:00 a.m.? If you enjoy sleeping late, the answer is probably no. However, a little noise might not be a big deal if you plan to arrive at the parks early every morning.
Another consideration is whether you’ll spend much time at the pool. When one pool closes for refurbishment, the other pools at the resort get crowded. Generally, Disney completes most pool refurbishments in the cooler months. But if you have a small child and see that an aquatic play area will be closed during your trip, you might consider another resort.
Of course, not all of these refurbishments are dealbreakers. You’ll need to weigh the importance of each item for yourself. Overall, I would ask myself if the resort is still worth the expense with the refurbishment that’s taking place. If not, this might be an excellent time to consider an alternative.
This guide was updated on March 21, 2025.
Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishment
This list contains resort refurbishments announced for this year and beyond at Walt Disney World. We update this article to include new announcements and things that we see and hear during our resort visits.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
The following refurbishment notice is posted for Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
From January 2025 through April 2025, Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
Refurbishment Dates: January 2025 through April 2025
Related: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Guide
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Nothing is scheduled at this time.
Related: Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Guide
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
The following refurbishment notice is posted for Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort.
From January 2026 until late April 2026, the Surfboard Bay Pool and the kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will be closed for maintenance. During this time, the Grand Slam Leisure Pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports will continue to be available. Additionally, Guests are welcome to use the other pools throughout Disney’s All-Star Resorts, including the Calypso Pool, Piano Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort; and the Fantasia Pool, Duck Pond Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
Refurbishment Dates: January 2026 to April 2026
Related: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Guide
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House)
Nothing is scheduled at this time.
Related: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Guide
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas (Kidani Village)
A complete room refurbishment is expected to take place in 2025. No formal announcements have been made as of this update.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Nothing is scheduled at this time.
Related: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Guide
Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas
The following notice is posted for Disney’s Beach Club, Beach Club Villas, and Yacht Club.
Beginning in January 2025, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are currently undergoing refurbishments. While Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours, most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
Posted Notice
From January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
Refurbishment Dates: January 2025 through June 2025
Related: Disney’s Beach Club Resort Guide
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas
The following notice is posted for Disney’s BoardWalk.
From January 2025 through May 2025, the merchandise locations along Disney’s BoardWalk will be refurbished in phases. Two merchandise locations will remain available for Guests throughout the refurbishment. During this time, Guests may see and hear construction activity in the area.
Refurbishment Dates: January 2025 through May 2025
Related: Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Guide
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
From February 17 to April 30, 2025, the lobby in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will undergo refurbishment. While the lobby will stay open and all amenities will remain available, Guests may hear or see construction during daytime hours.
Walt Disney World Website
Beginning March 24, 2025, Sebastian’s Bistro will be closed for refurbishment. It’s expected to reopen at the end of March. Guests may see and hear construction in the area until work is completed. While the restaurant is closed, enjoy the many other dining options.
Related: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Guide
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The following notice is available for Bay Lake Tower, which could affect Disney’s Contemporary.
From Sept. 2024-Sept. 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the refurbishment, Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower. Additionally, the Skybridge may experience intermittent closures. Please allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized.
Refurbishment Dates: September 2024 through September 2025
Related: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Guide
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower
The following notice is for Bay Lake Tower, which sits adjacent to Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
From January 26, 2026 to early May 2026, the Bay Cove Pool, the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will temporarily be closed for maintenance. The Bay Lake Pool, the feature pool and the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy.
Refurbishment Dates: January 26, 2026 to early May 2026
From Sept. 2024-Sept. 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the refurbishment, Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower. Additionally, the Skybridge may experience intermittent closures. Please allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized.
Refurbishment Dates: September 2024 through September 2025
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Nothing is scheduled at this time.
Related: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Guide
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
A new resort, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, is being constructed along the shoreline of Disney’s Fort Wilderness. It is scheduled to open in 2027.
Related: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Guide
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The following notice is posted for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be receiving enhancements to select areas in phases, including the lobby and convention center, from April through November 2025. Guests may see and hear construction during daytime hours, and portions of the lobby will be closed at times. All pools and most resort dining and other amenities will remain available. Please allow extra time for travel, as path adjustments may be in place.
Dates: April through November 2025 (Grand Floridian Lobby Enhancements Notice)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently undergoing refurbishment. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Please allow for extra travel time.
Refurbishment Dates: Ongoing
Related: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Guide
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
From February 10 to early April 2025, boat transportation from Old Key West to Disney Springs will be unavailable. Resort buses will be available as an alternative during this time.
Related: Disney’s Old Key West Resort Guide
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Villas
The following refurbishment notice is posted for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Now through 2026, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. The ongoing enhancements may impact views from several places within the Resort hotel property. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier than 9:00 AM.
Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.
Refurbishment Dates: Through 2026
Related: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Guide
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
The following refurbishment notices are posted for Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
From late March 2025 to mid-February 2026, guest rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will undergo refurbishment. While all resort amenities will remain available, you may notice construction during daytime hours.
Refurbishments Date Vary: Now-2026
Related: Disney’s Pop Century Resort Guide
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
The following notice is posted.
From May 2024 through Spring 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
Refurbishment Dates: May 2024 through Spring 2025
Related: Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort Guide
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
The following notice is posted.
From early April 2025 through the end of January 2026, guest rooms in the Magnolia Bend at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment. During this time, guests may see or hear construction work in the area.
Refurbishment Dates: April 2025 through January 2026
Related: Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort Guide
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Nothing is scheduled as of this update.
Related: Disney’s Riviera Resort Guide
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
No notices at this time.
Related: Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Guide
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
The following notice is posted for Copper Creek Villas, a Disney Vacation Club Resort at the Wilderness Lodge.
From May 12 through May 21, 2025, Whispering Canyon Café will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Guests can choose from a variety of other dining locations at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, including Territory Lounge, Roaring Fork, Geyser Point Bar & Grill and Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White.
Refurbishment Dates: May 12th through May 21st (2025)
From mid-May 2025 to September 2025, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo refurbishment. While all Resort amenities will remain available, you may notice refurbishment work during daytime hours.
Refurbishment Dates: May 2025 to September 2025
Related: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort Guide
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The following notices are posted for Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
From January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
Refurbishment Dates: January 2025 through June 2025
Beginning in January 2025, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are currently undergoing refurbishments. While Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours, most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
Refurbishment Dates: January 2025 through May 2025
Related: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Guide
Final Thoughts
Disney’s refurbishment schedule is often extensive and continually ongoing. With this many resort hotels, constant refurbishment is inevitable. Although many amenities remain available at most resorts, guests can almost always expect some construction noise during the day.
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Hopefully, you found this resort refurbishment schedule helpful when planning your next vacation. What are your thoughts on staying at a resort with active construction or remodeling work? Is it an issue, or does it depend on what work is being completed?