Hear me out — all the construction happening right now at Disney World could wind up being a GOOD THING for prospective guests.
It’s impossible to avoid construction at Disney World right now. That’s not even an exaggeration. Disney Springs is adding new offerings, expansion projects are underway at the Disney World theme parks, ride refurbishments are prevalent, and the hotels are always in a constant state of refurbishment. With so much work being done in 2026, a lot of folks are wondering if it’s even worth dropping the cash on an expensive Disney World vacation until at least a few projects see their completion. I’m here to tell you that — yes — there are some perks to visiting right now while construction is taking over Disney World.
The first perk is the obvious one: LOWER CROWDS! As I previously mentioned, many folks are looking at all the construction — especially for Villains Land and Frontierland/Piston Peak area of Magic Kingdom, the new Monsters, Inc. Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the new Pueblo Esperanza Land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — and are deciding that 2026 is a skip year.
If these fans stick to staying away, then yeah, Disney World could see declining numbers in 2026 that lead to more elbow room, lower ride wait times, and a more pleasant experience. However, this is Disney World we’re talking about, and it’s never going to be empty. Most Disney World guests won’t be in the know like you and the AllEars team. They won’t know about all these projects ahead of time. So be warned if you’re banking on fewer crowds during your visit.
Still, it’s very possible that the construction scares off enough guests in 2026. We’ll know more as the year progresses.
Another perk has more to do with countering procrastination. All this construction happening in 2026 is Disney’s version of ripping the Band-Aid off. Let me explain.
In 2026, Disney will be simultaneously working on MANY projects that are intended to be nearly permanent — new theme park lands, new rides, new restaurants, etc. While this stinks for 2026, future guests — including you and me — are reaping the rewards.
Disney could spread out all this work, but that means some form of constant construction for over a decade. Doing everything right now is the closest we’ll get to instant gratification. Five years from now, we’ll be having a different conversation about how different the resorts look, rather than complaining about how 2031 is another skippable year because the construction won’t cease. It’s better that Disney just gets all the construction out of the way as soon as possible rather than letting it linger into future visits.
Of course, construction will never truly stop at Disney World, so we’re not going to promise an absence of construction five years down the road. But it’s undeniable that 2026 is rather notable when it comes to the number of simultaneous projects spread out across the resort.
Finally, the last perk is mostly geared towards fans of Disney history. One way of looking at Disney World construction is that it’s another moment of Disney history. You could possibly see the new Monsters, Inc. roller coaster — Disney’s first ever suspended coaster — being built. You can walk along the walls in Animal Kingdom and see the transition before it becomes a new land.
The new lands will be here for decades (maybe even longer), but the construction and project progress is fleeting. It’s rare. It’s cool to visit and see something half-built and then come back later and get to experience it fully. That’s a uniqueness that may keep your Disney World visits feeling fresh and memorable.
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I wouldn’t count on lower wait times at rides, since there will be fewer rides for the crowds to disburse to…..even if some guests stay away because of all the construction. A nice thought, though.