Disney World Confirms 2026 Hotel Renovations Across Major Resorts

New timelines concentrate construction across 2026, forcing travelers to verify resort and transport status before booking.

Overview

Disney’s Contemporary Resort work now runs through July 2026, with the feature pool and water play area closed from late January to early May 2026.
Animal Kingdom Lodge follows a two‑phase schedule: Kidani Village through May 2026, then Jambo House from May 2026 into early 2027.
Pop Century room refurbishments continue into February 2026, while Port Orleans Riverside’s Magnolia Bend is slated to finish in January 2026.
All‑Star Sports will close Surfboard Bay Pool and the kiddie pool January through late April 2026, pushing guests to neighboring All‑Star pools expected to be crowded.
The Disney Skyliner is scheduled to shut down for refurbishment January 24–30, 2027, as park ride overhauls including Big Thunder Mountain, Buzz Lightyear, and a Muppets rework of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster overlap hotel projects.