Refurbishments Schedule

Animal Kingdom Events

Tropical Americas construction

New land that will take over Dinoland USA. Three attractions including an Indiana Jones themed attraction, carousel and Encanto themed attraction. Exact closure dates for Dinoland USA are unknown. New land is expected to open in 2027.

Starting 8/11/2024

Disney Springs Events

Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace

Starting 9/9/2024 Ending 9/22/2024

Disney's Blizzard Beach Events

Water park closed

Starting 3/17/2024 Ending 11/3/2024

Epcot Events

Spaceship Earth themed lounge construction

Lounge is expected to open in 2025. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 8/11/2024

Test Track closed

Expected to reopen in 2025. Exact reopening date unknown.

Starting 6/17/2024

Magic Kingdom Events

Jungle Cruise closed

Starting 8/26/2024 Ending 10/17/2024

Pirates of the Caribbean themed lounge construction

Lounge is expected to open in 2025. Exact date is unknown.

Starting 8/11/2024

Villains Land construction

New land coming to Magic Kingdom. Dates have not been released on when the construction will begin or end.

Starting 8/11/2024

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Events

Room refurbishments

From September 2024 to September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During this time, Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower. Please allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 9/1/2024

Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Events

General Construction

Best Western Lake Buena Vista is currently undergoing refurbishments to make exciting updates to the hotel. Work will be limited to the hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the week and occasionally on weekends. All hotel amenities are available and every precaution is being taken to minimize any disruptions during your stay. Ongoing construction will continue until December 2020.

Starting 1/4/2019

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events

Copper Creek Cabins refurbishment

Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be refurbished beginning April 2024. The cabins will be refurbished four at a time, with the remaining cabins available to Members and Guests; Members and Guests will not be placed in cabins that are actively being refurbished. During this time, Guests staying in cabins adjacent to those being refurbished will see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 4/21/2024 Ending 9/17/2024

Exterior refurbishment

From April through December 2024, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. During this time, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 4/29/2024

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events

Copper Creek Cabins refurbishment

Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be refurbished beginning April 2024. The cabins will be refurbished four at a time, with the remaining cabins available to Members and Guests; Members and Guests will not be placed in cabins that are actively being refurbished. During this time, Guests staying in cabins adjacent to those being refurbished will see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours. Exact completion dates are unknown.

Starting 4/21/2024 Ending 9/17/2024

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort Events

World Premier Food Court refurbishment.

Some areas of the World Premiere Food Court will be closed for refurbishment. Dining room seating may be limited. Completion date will be in October 2024.

Starting 8/12/2024

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Events

Resort construction

Guests will notice construction and refurbishment work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during daytime hours. 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. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 3/1/2022

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Events

Exterior painting

Through Fall 2024, work will take place to paint the exterior of buildings throughout Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Bungalows, with Guest room balconies also being affected. Guests may see and hear painting work during daytime hours, typically from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Starting 12/26/2023

Resort construction

As they prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9 a.m. Construction is expecting to continue through 2026. Exact ending date is unknown.

Starting 6/24/2022

Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Events

Exterior painting

Through Fall 2024, work will take place to paint the exterior of buildings throughout Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Bungalows, with Guest room balconies also being affected. Guests may see and hear painting work during daytime hours, typically from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Starting 12/26/2023

Resort construction

As they prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9 a.m. Construction is expected to continue through 2026. Exact ending date is unknown.

Starting 6/24/2022

Disney's Pop Century Resort Events

Everything POP Food Court refurbishment

During this time, guests should use mobile order in the My Disney Experience app to order food and drinks. Guests should please be prepared to utilize alternate entrances to the food court. Dining room seating may be limited.

Starting 7/29/2024 Ending 9/29/2024

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter Events

Room refurbishment

From May 2024 through November 2024, 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. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 5/1/2024

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Events

Copper Creek Cabins refurbishment

Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be refurbished beginning April 2024. The cabins will be refurbished four at a time, with the remaining cabins available to Members and Guests; Members and Guests will not be placed in cabins that are actively being refurbished. During this time, Guests staying in cabins adjacent to those being refurbished will see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 4/21/2024 Ending 9/17/2024

Exterior refurbishment

During this time, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. Expected completion date is unknown.

Starting 8/5/2024

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Events

Horseback riding unavailable Monday-Friday

Horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, due to construction. However, rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time. Check the My Disney Experience mobile app on Friday of each week to see if horseback riding is happening on the following Saturday and Sunday—and if available, reserve a ride.

Starting 7/13/2024

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Events

Horseback riding unavailable Monday-Friday

Horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, due to construction. However, rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time. Check the My Disney Experience mobile app on Friday of each week to see if horseback riding is happening on the following Saturday and Sunday—and if available, reserve a ride.

Starting 7/13/2024

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Events

Resort construction

Guests will notice construction and refurbishment work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during daytime hours. 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. Exact completion date is unknown.

Starting 3/1/2022

Walt Disney World Events

Contemporary Feature Pool closed

Contemporary Feature Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be unavailable in winter 2023 while it undergoes maintenance work. As an alternative, Guests staying at the Resort hotel may enjoy the Bay Pool, leisure pool at the Contemporary Resort. Exact dates are unknown.

Starting 1/1/2023

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