Disney World Park Refurbishments: What to Know
Updated September 23, 2025.
When you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, it’s important to stay updated on attraction refurbishments that might affect your visit. Here is a list of what is scheduled to be closed for maintenance and updates:
Transportation
Skyliner — will be closed January 26 - 31, 2026 for maintenance. Complimentary bus service will be available.
From January 24, 2027, through January 30, 2027, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
Parks:
Magic Kingdom:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Closes January 6, 2025. Will reopen in 2026.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin - temporarily closed. Will reopen in 2026.
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade – Permanently closed.
Liberty Square Riverboat – Closes permanently in 2025.
Tom Sawyer Island – Closes permanently in 2025.
Epcot:
Spaceship Earth– Currently closed. Will reopen in 2025.
Hollywood Studios:
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - closing 2026.
Star Wars Launch Bay – closed Sept. 25, 2025
Animation Courtyard & Disney Jr. Play and Dance! - closed Sept. 25, 2025
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano - closed May 10, 2025
Muppet*Vision 3D - closed June 7, 2025
PizzeRizzo - closed June 7, 2025
Animal Kingdom
Kali River Rapids - closed Oct. 6, 2025 - December 2025
DINOSAUR – will close, date not announced.
It’s Tough to Be a Bug – closed.
Resorts:
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort:
From September 8 through late October, the Fantasia kiddie pool and water play area at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for maintenance. During this time, the Fantasia Feature Pool and Duck Pond Pool will remain open and Guests are also welcome to use the kiddie pools at Disney's All-Star Music and All-Star Sports Resorts. Guests may see or hear maintenance activity throughout the construction period.
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort:
From August 4 through mid-October 2025, Maestro Mickey’s located at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will undergo a phased refurbishment. During this time, the store will remain open. However, Guests may see and hear construction in the area until the work is complete.
Disney's All-Star Movies 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.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge:
From October 2025 through May 2026, Guest rooms at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will undergo refurbishment, followed by refurbishment work at Jambo House from May 2026 through January 2027. During these times, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. All amenities will remain available throughout the refurbishment.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort:
From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort: Yacht Club:
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing routine exterior maintenance through late 2026. As part of this work, the porte cochere will be closed through October 2025. This work may impact views from various locations throughout the resort, and at times, alternate paths of travel may be in place.
While efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, construction may be noticeable during daytime hours. All services—including valet, luggage assistance, and transportation—will remain available. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available.
Beach Club Resort and Beach Club Villas:
Disney’s Beach Club Resort is undergoing routine exterior maintenance through 2027. As part of this work, the porte cochere will be closed through September 2025. This work may impact views from various locations throughout the resort, and at times, alternate paths of travel may be in place.
While efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, construction may be noticeable during daytime hours. All services—including valet, luggage assistance, and transportation—will remain available. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available.
From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas:
From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
From January 11, 2027, through April 2027, the Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area and Leaping Horse Libations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see and hear work taking place during daytime hours. However, the Villas Pool and the Inn Pool will remain open for Guests to enjoy.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort:
From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort:
September 2024 Through July 2026
Refurbishments will occur in select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort—including Bay Lake Tower. Please allow for extra travel time. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.January 26, 2026 Through Early May 2026
The Bay Cove Pool, the Cove Bar, 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, the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy.July 28, 2025 Through mid-November
Refurbishment work will take place near Contempo Café between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Guests may hear construction noise during these hours.Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Beginning early May, construction will take place near the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will remain open. However, the nearby tennis courts, volleyball court and the Meadow Playground will be closed temporarily. Please note that Guests may see and hear construction in the area until the work is complete.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa:
As part of the ongoing enhancements at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, phased updates to the lobby, convention center and select areas will begin April 14. Portions of the lobby will close at times, and Guests may encounter changes to their path of travel. While construction will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions—and all pools, dining and other amenities will remain available. As renovations continue at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the gingerbread display will not be available during the holiday season in 2025.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows:
From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished. This work includes the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions. All Resort dining, pools and amenities will remain available. Additionally, some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted. Please allow for extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort:
From July 28 through early October, the lobby at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will undergo a refresh. The lobby will remain open during construction and all amenities will be available. Guests may hear or see maintenance in the area until work is complete.
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.
From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
From September 8 through mid-October, Petals Pool Bar at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, a temporary pool bar with a modified menu will be available next to Petals Pool Bar. Guests may see and hear work taking place during daytime hours.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter:
From August 25 through the end of September, the lobby at Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter will undergo a refresh. The lobby will remain open during construction, and all amenities will be available. Guests may see or hear maintenance in the area during daytime hours until work is complete.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside:
From early May 2025 through the end of February 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.
Disney’s Riviera Resort:
From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Paddock Pool, its aquatic play area and The Paddock Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be closed from October 13 through early December for routine maintenance.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge:
Beginning August 5, 2024, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. Additionally, from mid-May 2025 to September 2025, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will undergo guest room refurbishments. While all resort amenities will remain available, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.
