Disney Sets Late 2026 Timeline for Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Exterior Refurbishment
Most amenities remain open during the phased exterior work.
Overview
- Walt Disney World now states the exterior refurbishment at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins is expected to run through late 2026.
- The exterior project began on August 5, 2024 after months without a publicly stated completion date.
- Disney’s advisory notes that guests may see and hear daytime construction and that views from various locations could be affected.
- Copper Creek’s separate guest-room refurbishment ran from mid-May to September 2025 and has been completed.
- On-site measures include themed frosted glass to block views of active work areas inside the resort.