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.

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• 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.

• From January 24, 2027 through January 30, 2027, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

• Lake Buena Vista Golf Course at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is temporarily closed for renovations through October 2026. The Golf Shop will remain open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During the closure, Guests may play at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course or Disney’s Palm Golf Course. Guests may see or hear work in the area during daytime hours, and views from some rooms overlooking the golf course may be impacted until the project is complete.

• Animal Kingdom Villas

  Refurbishment work at Jambo House is taking place from May 2026 through January 2027. Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. Most amenities will remain available throughout the refurbishment.

• Animal Kingdom Lodge

  Kidani Village Lobby Refurbishment: Beginning August 17, the lobby and nearby areas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village will undergo refurbishment in phases. The work is expected to be completed in early November 2026.

  Hakuna Matata Playground Maintenance: From September 21 through October 2, 2026, Hakuna Matata Playground at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be closed for maintenance.

• 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.

  Pool Bar Refurbishment: From September 18, 2026, through early July 2027, pool bars across Disney’s All-Star Sports, All-Star Movies, and All-Star Music Resorts will undergo refurbishment in phases. Only one pool bar will be closed at a time.

• All-Star Music

  Pool Bar Refurbishment: From September 18, 2026, through early July 2027, pool bars across Disney’s All-Star Sports, All-Star Movies, and All-Star Music Resorts will undergo refurbishment in phases. Only one pool bar will be closed at a time.

• All-Star Sports

  Pool Bar Refurbishment: From September 18, 2026, through early July 2027, pool bars across Disney’s All-Star Sports, All-Star Movies, and All-Star Music Resorts will undergo refurbishment in phases. Only one pool bar will be closed at a time.

• 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

  2026 Exterior, Lobby, and Boat Dock Maintenance: Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing visible exterior maintenance through late 2027. The work impacts views from various locations across the Resort hotel and, at times, requires alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear work in the area during daytime hours until the refurbishment is complete.

• 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:

  • Hurly-Burly: Hurly-Burly will open October 1, 2026, as a new lounge and entertainment experience with live musical acts rotating nightly.
  • Atlantic Dance Hall: Regular weekend operations will end October 1, 2026. The venue will transition to use exclusively for group events and meetings through Disney Meetings & Events and weddings through Disney Fairy Tale Weddings.
  • 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.

  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 Sidewalk Enhancement: Beginning July 27, routine maintenance will take place along the sidewalk of Big Pine Trail at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The work will continue through October 2026.

  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

  Grand Floridian Cafe Refresh: Beginning in mid-July, Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will temporarily close for a refresh. It is expected to reopen in October 2026.

  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.

• Old Key West

  Sassagoula River Cruise: Due to ongoing refurbishment work along the boat route, Sassagoula River Cruise service is temporarily unavailable at Disney’s Old Key West Resort beginning July 20, 2026.

  Lake Buena Vista Golf Course: Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is temporarily closed for renovations through October 2026. Views from some rooms overlooking the golf course may be impacted until the work is complete.

• Polynesian Village Resort, Bungalows, & DVC Tower

  Resort Maintenance Advisory: Through late 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished. The work includes reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway. Some views of the theme parks and surrounding areas may be impacted.

  Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace: Through late October 2026, Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace will be temporarily closed due to refurbishment work at the Grand 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

  Alligator Bayou Room Refurbishment: From August 31, 2026, through late May 2027, Guest rooms in Alligator Bayou at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside will undergo refurbishment. Resort amenities will remain available, although Guests may see and hear work during daytime hours 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.

  Lake Buena Vista Golf Course: Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is temporarily closed for renovations through October 2026. The Golf Shop will remain open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guests may play at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course or Disney’s Palm Golf Course during the closure. Guests may see or hear work in the area during daytime hours, and views from some rooms overlooking the golf course may be impacted until the work is complete.

• 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. As part of this project, the security kiosk is being expanded through mid-October. Most amenities will remain available. Guests may experience obstructed views in some areas and may see or hear construction during daytime hours.

  From July 2027 through September 2027, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo a general room refurbishment in phases.

  Copper Creek Springs Pool Maintenance: From January 10, 2028, through April 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.