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.