Disney is always working to on projects to keep things updated with the parks and hotels. When refurbishments happen certain areas are closed for a bit. So it’s good to have a heads up about what is closed before you travel.
Walt Disney World Refurbishment List
Hotel List
All-Star Movies
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.
From mid-August through the end of November, Rialto in the World Premiere Food Court will be closed for refurbishment.
Beach Club, Beach Club Villas, 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. Additionally, from January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool will be closed for routine maintenance.
BoardWalk Inn and BoardWalk Villas
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.
Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake Tower
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.
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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.
The Courtyard Pool, spa, and Courtyard Pool Bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are scheduled to be closed from January 20, 2025, through late February 2025, for routine maintenance on the Courtyard Pool building.
Polynesian Village Resort, Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
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.
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, Guests may notice construction during daytime hours.
Port Orleans – French Quarter
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.
Port Orleans – Riverside
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.
Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins
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.
Theme Park Refurbishment List
Magic Kingdom
- Astro Orbiter – Closed now and reopening in summer 2025
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Closed now and reopening in 2026
- The Hall of Presidents – Closed now and is expected to reopen later in 2025
EPCOT
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros – Closed now and expected to reopen on March 15, 2025
- Test Track – Closed now and will reopen sometime in 2025
- Test Track SIMporium – Closed now and will reopen sometime in 2025
Hollywood Studios – Nothing on the Calendar
Animal Kingdom
- Kali River Rapids – Closed now and expected to reopen in March 2025
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