Overview
- Reporting on Friday shows expanded exterior work at the A-frame with a large crane on site, extensive scaffolding and beige protective scrim visible from multiple angles.
- The refurbishment began in September 2024 and was first set to finish in 2025 before timelines shifted to July 2026 and now to late 2027, according to Disney and recent coverage.
- On-site observations show tan tarps over some windows and scaffolding near the southern end of the tower, which indicate interior guestroom renovations are underway alongside exterior maintenance.
- The Contemporary remains open with restaurants, pools and monorail service operating, but guests should expect restricted walkways, parts of the fourth-floor observation deck closed and periodic daytime noise.
- The A-frame is a long-standing, monorail-connected landmark that opened about 55 years ago, and Disney’s phased approach keeps the resort functioning while spreading visible construction and lengthening the project timeline.