Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule 2026-2028

This Walt Disney World refurbishment schedule lists the current ride closures, attraction refurbishments, resort hotel construction, transportation closures, and other planned maintenance that may affect your Disney vacation.

Refurbishment dates are subject to change. Disney may also close attractions without advance notice due to weather, maintenance, technical issues, or operational needs.

Current Walt Disney World Refurbishments at a Glance

These are the major Walt Disney World ride closures, resort refurbishments, and transportation updates currently listed for 2026 through 2028.

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• Magic Kingdom Refurbishments
• EPCOT Refurbishments
• Animal Kingdom Refurbishments
• Hollywood Studios Refurbishments
• Disney Springs Closures
• Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Closures
• Disney Transportation Refurbishments
• Disney Golf Course Refurbishments
• Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments
• Terms and Descriptions
• Walt Disney World Refurbishment FAQ

There is nothing worse than planning around a specific Disney attraction, then arriving and finding out it will be closed during your stay.

Below is a list of Walt Disney World rehab and refurbishment schedules expected in the upcoming weeks and months. You cannot plan for sudden closures, but you can manage expectations by checking this list before your Disney vacation.

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• Daring Disney Pals - Temporarily unavailable beginning January 4, 2026. Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Goofy continue greeting Guests in Storybook Circus.
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress - To prepare for the next version of this ever-progressing attraction, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will be temporarily unavailable beginning on July 6, 2026. We expect the attraction to reopen in 2027.
• Walt Disney World Railroad - Temporarily closed for routine refurbishment beginning September 28, 2026. The attraction is expected to reopen in November 2026.
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure - The attraction will temporarily close for routine refurbishment beginning November 2, 2026, and is expected to reopen in December 2026.

• None at this time.

• None at this time.

• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - Temporarily unavailable.

• None at this time.

• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: Beginning September 9, 2026, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will temporarily close. During this time, Guests are encouraged to enjoy Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park.

• Disney Skyliner: Closed for routine refurbishment January 24–30, 2027, and January 24–February 2, 2028. Complimentary bus transportation will be available during these periods.

• None currently listed.

• Animal Kingdom Villas

  Jambo House Refurbishment: Through early 2027, Guest rooms and select public areas will undergo planned refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours, and alternate paths of travel may be in place.

• Animal Kingdom Lodge

  Kidani Village Refurbishment: Through late 2026, the lobby and nearby areas will undergo refurbishment in phases. Guests may see or hear daytime construction and may need to use alternate walking routes.

  Community Hall and Palace Library: Both locations will close November 7–December 14, 2026, for refurbishment. Guests can find many of the same games, activities, and amenities at Simba’s Activity Center. Rental sports and grilling equipment is available on request at the Kidani Village front desk. Daytime construction activity may be noticeable.

• All-Star Movies

  Guest rooms at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort are undergoing planned refurbishment through January 2027. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area, and alternate paths of travel may be in place.

  Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar: Refurbishment is planned for 2027. Additional details have not yet been announced.

• All-Star Music

  Singing Spirits Pool Bar: Closed beginning November 2, 2026, through early 2027 for refurbishment. A temporary pool bar will be available nearby.

• All-Star Sports

  Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar: Refurbishment is planned for 2027. Additional details have not yet been announced.

• Art of Animation

  Room Refurbishment: From June 2027 through October 2028, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort rooms will undergo refurbishment.

• Bay Lake Tower - Disney’s Contemporary Resort

  Through late 2027, refurbishment work will occur in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including Bay Lake Tower and the Main Tower atrium. Main Tower exterior maintenance may impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours.

• Beach Club Resort

  Exterior Maintenance: Through late 2027, Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing visible exterior maintenance. Work may affect views across the resort, require alternate paths of travel, and cause daytime construction noise.

  Porte Cochere Maintenance: Work beginning October 26, 2026, will take place in phases. From October 26 through November 25, airport shuttles, Disney Cruise Line transportation, and non-Disney buses will use the bus depot for arrivals and departures. Valet service, Minnie Vans, and rideshare will continue at the porte cochere. From January 11 through February 12, 2027, the valet podium will temporarily move near the solarium; other transportation will operate normally. Traffic patterns may change, but at least two of the three lanes will remain open. Daytime construction may be visible or audible.

• BoardWalk Resort & Villas

  Refurbishment Work: Now through late 2026, refurbishment work will take place in select areas of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas.

  Luna Park Pool Resurfacing: From January 11, 2027, through April 2027, the Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area, and Leaping Horse Libations will be closed for routine maintenance. 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.

  New Experiences Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk:

  • Basin on the BoardWalk: Basin will offer handcrafted soaps, botanical bath salts, bath bombs, body butters, lip salves, shampoo and conditioner bars, and more. Interactive features will include a custom bath tea blending counter, make-your-own-soap station, and soap embossing press.
  • New Quick-Service Restaurant: A new quick-service dining location is also coming to Disney’s BoardWalk.
• Caribbean Beach Resort

  Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney: Beginning August 18, Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney expands to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort for eligible arriving and departing domestic flights at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The service transfers eligible Guests’ checked luggage between the airport and their Disney Resorts Collection hotel.

  Caribbean Cay Bridge Overnight Refurbishment: From October 26 through late November 2026, the bridge connecting Caribbean Cay to Old Port Royale will close nightly from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. The bridge is expected to reopen each day after the overnight work. Modified pathways and local signs will guide Guests and Cast Members around construction, and scaffolding will be visible along the side of the bridge.

  Barbados Buildings Exterior Work: Beginning August 31, 2026, and continuing through early February 2027, Barbados Buildings 31, 32 and 33 at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will undergo exterior painting and column repair.

  Eligible Resorts:

  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort

  Eligible Airlines:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
• Contemporary Resort

  Through late 2027, refurbishment work will occur in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including Bay Lake Tower and the Main Tower atrium. Main Tower exterior maintenance may impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours.

• Coronado Springs Resort

  Convention Center and El Centro Corridor Refurbishment: Beginning August 10, 2026, and continuing through late September 2027, the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will undergo a planned refurbishment. The El Centro Corridor and surrounding areas will also be refurbished as part of this project.

• Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

  Meadow Swimming Pool Expansion: Construction began in early May for an additional pool at the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area. The tennis court will be refreshed to accommodate tennis and pickleball. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool remain open.

  Big Pine Trail Soil Erosion Prevention: Through fall 2026, work will take place along the sidewalk on Big Pine Trail. Roadway detours may require alternate walking routes. Resort amenities will remain available, although Guests may see or hear construction during business hours.

  Campfires and wood-burning activities temporarily not permitted: Due to dry conditions in Central Florida, campfires at campsites and wood-burning activities are temporarily not permitted. Resort-sponsored activities will continue as scheduled.

• Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  The Grand Floridian porte cochere will undergo maintenance in phases through spring 2027.

  Upcoming Traffic Changes: Beginning September 10, 2026, construction will begin on the final roadway connection between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Roundabout #2. The new traffic pattern is part of roadway improvement projects planned by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.

  Disney Wedding Pavilion Access: Guests arriving by car must turn right from Floridian Way to enter the Disney Wedding Pavilion parking lot. Guests traveling northbound from Walt Disney World property will follow the usual route. Guests arriving southbound from Reams Road must continue to the merge with World Drive, make a U-turn toward the Magic Kingdom area, take the overpass toward Grand Floridian, and then turn right into the parking lot. When exiting, Guests must turn right and use the roundabout to continue toward their destination.

• Polynesian Village Resort, Bungalows, & DVC Tower

  Resort Maintenance Advisory: Through early 2027, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished, including reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway. Some views of the theme parks and surrounding areas may be affected. Most resort dining, pools and amenities remain available. Daytime construction is expected, and Guests should allow additional travel time when arriving or departing.

  Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace: Through mid-December 2026, Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace will be temporarily closed due to refurbishment work at the Great Ceremonial House.

  Most Resort dining locations, pools, and amenities will remain available. Construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours. Guests should allow extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.

  Monorail Beam Maintenance Near Island Tower: From August 23 through November 9, 2026, the Monorail beam in front of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will undergo routine cleaning and maintenance. All work will take place overnight.

• Pop Century Resort
• Port Orleans Riverside

  Guest Room and Public Area Refurbishment: Through mid-2027, Guest rooms and select public areas at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo planned refurbishment. Guests may see or hear daytime construction, and alternate paths of travel may be in place.

  Lobby Refurbishment: Beginning in early October 2026, the lobby at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside will undergo refurbishment in phases. The work is expected to be completed in early December.

• Riviera Resort
• Saratoga Springs

  Resort Refurbishment Projects: Now through fall 2026, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will have areas under refurbishment, including the porte cochere and Treehouse Villas. Guests may see or hear construction activity during daytime hours.

  Porte Cochere & Covered Walkway Maintenance: Beginning August 31, the porte cochere and adjacent walkway at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will undergo planned maintenance through late November 2026. The work will be completed in phases, with some work taking place during third shift to help minimize disruption.
• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

  Feature Pool Routine Maintenance: From January 10, 2028, through April 2028, the Vero Beach Feature Pool at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. No additional pools are available at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort during the closure. Guests may enjoy the beach and a variety of recreation activities throughout the Resort.

• Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins

  Exterior Refurbishment: Through late 2026, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are undergoing exterior refurbishment. Most amenities will remain available. Guests may experience obstructed views in some areas and may see or hear construction during daytime hours.

  Guest Room Refurbishment: From July through September 2027, Guest rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo refurbishment.

  Copper Creek Springs Pool Maintenance: From January 2028 through spring 2028, the Copper Creek Springs Pool at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be closed for routine maintenance.

• Yacht Club Resort

  2026 Refurbishment Update: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing visible exterior maintenance through late 2026, which will impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear work in the area during daytime hours until the refurbishment is complete.

• Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

• Seasonal Operation: The attraction only opens during periods of anticipated peak attendance. Check Guest Relations and park guide maps for specific opening and closing times.
• Rehab: The attraction is closed for routine maintenance.
• Refurbishment: The attraction is closed for an extended period for repairs, updates, remodeling, or major maintenance.
• Dark: This term is used when a performance of a stage show is not scheduled.

What rides are closed at Walt Disney World right now?

Current Walt Disney World ride closures and refurbishments are listed by park above. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, transportation, golf, and resort hotel updates are separated into sections.

How often does Disney update refurbishment dates?

Disney updates refurbishment and closure dates as projects change. Some dates are announced months in advance, while other closures happen with little or no notice.

Are Walt Disney World refurbishment dates final?

Refurbishment dates are not always final. Weather, construction timelines, operational needs, and maintenance issues may cause Disney to extend, shorten, or change a closure.

Do Disney resort refurbishments affect guests?

Some resort refurbishments may affect views, walking paths, pools, restaurants, transportation, or daytime noise. Disney usually keeps most resort amenities available during planned work.

Will Disney provide transportation during Skyliner closures?

When the Disney Skyliner is closed for refurbishment, Disney usually provides complimentary bus service between affected resorts and theme parks.