Why You Might Want to AVOID This Disney World Hotel in October

Is it just us, or is 2025 the year of the Disney World hotel lobby refurbishment?

To start, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa currently has its lobby under construction, and we’ve even seen some concept art of what the new lobby will look like. Disney’s Pop Century Resort is also getting a huge lobby upgrade. Well, now, ANOTHER Disney World hotel, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, is going to see some lobby refurbishments.

According to the Disney World website, the lobby at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will be undergoing renovations from early October to November 2025. If you’re staying there, you may see or hear construction, and the check-in area may move to make way for that construction. If that is the case, signs will be on-site to point you to the new check-in location. You can also ask a Cast Member for help.

Keep in mind that this isn’t the only construction happening at Fort Wilderness Resort. Construction is also happening around the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area. The pool is still open, but the nearby tennis courts, volleyball ground, and Meadow Playground are temporarily closed. Again, you may see or hear construction in those areas until that work is complete.

So if you’ve booked a stay at Fort Wilderness, you’ll need to keep this in mind. If you want to stay elsewhere with a similar vibe, you might want to book a room at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (think of it as a more upscale version of Fort Wilderness). There is some exterior work going on there, too, though. Of course, if you’re camping, Fort Wilderness is your only option on Disney World property.

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