Disney Outlines 2026 Pool Closures at All‑Star Sports and Bay Lake Tower, Confirms Fort Wilderness Expansion

Overview

• Surfboard Bay Pool and the adjacent kiddie pool at Disney’s All‑Star Sports Resort will close from January through late April 2026 for scheduled maintenance.
• During the All‑Star Sports downtime, the Grand Slam Leisure Pool remains open and guests may use pools at All‑Star Music and All‑Star Movies.
• Bay Lake Tower’s Bay Cove Pool will be closed January 26 through early May 2026, with the Cove Bar, water play area, and whirlpool spa also offline.
• Guests at Bay Lake Tower can use Disney’s Contemporary Resort amenities, including the Bay Lake Pool, its feature pool, the water play zone, and the whirlpool spa.
• Disney confirmed a major Meadow Swimmin’ Pool expansion at Fort Wilderness—adding a zero‑entry pool, expanded deck, a tennis court, and two pickleball courts—with dates not yet announced and downtime widely expected in 2026.