Overview

• Both properties currently feature construction walls, blocked walkways, and daytime noise that materially change the on‑site experience.
• At Animal Kingdom Lodge, Zebra Trail Terrace is closed for refurbishment, Kidani Village’s main pool is under work, and guest rooms are being overhauled at Jambo House and Kidani.
• The Grand Floridian’s lobby renovation continues with a Victorian‑style bar, a reworked staircase mural, and refreshed lounge spaces, alongside broader guest‑room updates.
• Additional Grand Floridian site work includes a redesigned entrance with a new roundabout and changes to the Wedding Pavilion entry.
• Coverage notes Disney often discounts rooms during major construction and advises travelers to consider alternatives until key phases finish, with one outlet reporting a November 2025 lobby target.