Walt DIsney World News & Updates

Hotel Refurbishments & Updates

Disney is constantly updating their resorts and this may impact your vacation plans. Here are some of the current changes happening:

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

January 2025 through April 2025, Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. During this time, Guests can swim in the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. There may be construction noise heard during the day.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

July through September 2024, Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries will undergo refurbishments and the store will be partially open.

Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, DVC Villas

January 2024 through September 2025, the DVC Villas at Bay Lake Tower will be undergoing a lengthy refurbishment to modernize the and upgrade the rooms. Guests can expect noise and possibly pathways being closed.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

January 2025 through June 2025, the main pool - Stormalong Bay - and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. This pool is a main draw for this resort, so keep in mind when you are planning your trip. During construction, Guests may hear noise during the day, and are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Boardwalk Villas

Starting September 2024, several stores at the BoardWalk will each go under refurbishment. While one store is closed, the others will be open.

August through September, Leaping Horse Libations will be under refurbishment. A temporary bar will be available on the pool deck.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

July 29 through end of September 2024, the Barbados leisure pool will be closed.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s 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. 

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

New DVC building is under construction. Guests may hear construction noise, though it will not start prior to 9am to minimize sleep disruptions.

  

Disney's Pop Century Resort

July 29th through September 2024, the Everything POP Food Court will be under refurbishment.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

May 2024 - November 2024, guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

January 2025 through May 2025, guest rooms will be under refurbishment. Also January through June 2025 Stormalong Bay pool will be closed.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

From April through December 2024, the Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishments.

Other Closures

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course is now open as a 14-hole course, with a full 18 holes to be available later in 2024. Disney’s Palm Golf Course and Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course are still open.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Beginning July 13, 2024, horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday due to construction. Rides may be available on weekends.