March 2015 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
Early 2014 - Late 2015 | Swan : Disney Resorts | WDW Swan Hotel The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is currently undergoing the largest renovation in its 25-year history. The Swan rooms are currently being renovated, set to be completed in 2015. Renovations take place between 9am and 7pm daily. |
Jul. 26 - Apr. 01 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Nanea Volcano Pool Several enhancements are scheduled, including a new aquatic playground with children's slides, a new hot tub, and a larger deck with more guest seating. As an alternative, resort guests are being notified that they will receive free, single-day admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Transportation will be provided to the water park, where a dedicated Polynesian guest check-in will be available, at which you can receive your complimentary tickets and towels. The Polynesian's leisure pool will remain open during the Nanea pool refurbishment. |
Jan. 01 - Spring 2015 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Caribbean Beach Guest Rooms During this time, all rooms (with the exception of King Bed rooms and Pirate Rooms) will be upgrading to queen beds. Many rooms (but not all) will then have the ability to accommodate up to five, with the addition of a bunk-size fold down bed. These rooms will be located in all of the resort's villages. |
Ongoing - Aug. 22 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Beach Club Guest Rooms Guest rooms are being refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Work takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. |
Jan. 05 - Apr. 22 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree Barbecue |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 17 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Creature Comforts Closed to be converted into a Starbucks location. |
Jan. 05 - Jun. 25 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flame Tree BBQ |
Mar. 10 - Mar. 13 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
Late March 2015 - Late June 2015 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Villas Guest Rooms Small blocks of rooms will be renovated at one time, meaning that guest stays in refurbished villas should commence in early April. Major in-room modifications include new furniture, carpet, flooring, curtains, linens and stainless steel appliances. Upgrades to the electrical system will add USB charging stations and additional electrical outlets to the villas. Deluxe Studio villas are being expanded to accommodate five guests with the addition of a fold-down sleeper. Elsewhere at the resort, a billiard table has been added to The Drawing Room located at the entrance to the villa wing. The table is available free to guests 24 hours per day. |
March 2016 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
Apr. 15 - Early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | Oasis Pool (East Pool) Expect noise and construction, possible some pathways blocked. |
6/2015 - Aug. 30 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Villas Renovation |
Aug. 17 - May. 05 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Boardwalk Inn Exterior repair and painting |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
2014 - Through early 2016 | Polynesian : Disney Resorts | General Construction Around Resort Certain buildings or pathways may be unavailable at certain times. Construction will be taking place throughout the resort. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 01 - May. 20 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Jan. 03 - Mar. 11 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Schoolyard Sprayground |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
Jan. 04 - Mar. 13 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |
Jan. 22 - Aug. 17 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Soft Goods Rehab - Villas Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Jan. 25 - Mar. 17 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Warung Outpost |
Feb. 01 - Aug. 03 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Flying Fish Cafe Total redo of the restaurant. |
Feb. 01 - Mar. 18 | Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney Resorts | Bay Cove Pool |
Feb. 01 - PERMANENT CLOSURE | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Seashore Sweets Closed to make way for a new experience. |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
Feb. 07 - Jun. 22 | Saratoga Springs : Disney Resorts | Treehouse Villas Soft Goods Rehab Soft goods typically consist of design materials including bedding, wall, window and floor coverings and upholstery. |
Feb. 16 - Mar. 01 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Bowling Pin Pool |
Feb. 22 - Mar. 17 | Dinoland USA : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Boneyard |
Feb. 22 - Apr. 15 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Aruba Pool |
Feb. 22 - Mar. 05 | Discovery Island : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Isle of Java |
Mar. 14 - Mar. 18 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Stormalong Bay Slide Guests may use the waterslide at Luna Park Pool located at Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Villas. Shuttle transportation will be provided between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00pm. |
March 2017 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 30 - CLOSING | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Flights of Wonder This show will close to make way for a new show featuring Russell and Dug from "UP!" |
Early 2016 - Sep. 30 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Hotel The first phase of the Dolphin Hotel room renovations will begin in 2016, with the entire room project currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017. |
10/26/15 - July 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Hidden Springs Pool Area The Hidden Springs leisure pool, resort beach, playground and recreation fire pit will be unavailable starting October 26, 2015. |
Jan. 03 - Through 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Cub's Den Children's Activity Center |
2016 - Through summer 2017 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Trout Pass Pool Bar |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Beach Club : Disney Resorts | Convention Center Expansion Work During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
8/4/16 - Late 2018 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Convention Center Expansion Work During this time, Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. To minimize any disruptions, work should be limited to between 9 a.m and 9 p.m. |
Oct. 02 - Jul. 17 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Villas General resort refurbishments, construction work in multiple areas. Certain pathways and the nature trail will be unavailable.
It was recently announced that construction would also begin soon on new waterfront cabins and deluxe DVC accommodations. In addition to the Disney Vacation Club project, other guest areas within Disney's Wilderness Lodge are scheduled to undergo substantial enhancements and refurbishment, including new recreation and food and beverage options. More information and project details will be shared at a later date. |
2016 - May 2017 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Exterior Maintenance and Painting Most work will be done between 9am and 5pm. |
January 2017 - Mid-Late 2017 | Yacht Club : Disney Resorts | Resort Room Refurbishment |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Jan. 02 - Mar. 03 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Sandcastle Pool |
Jan. 06 - Mar. 16 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Trinidad South Village Pool |
Jan. 09 - Mar. 16 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Trinidad South Region Several refurbishment projects are underway. You may see or hear construction specifically around the pirate-themed rooms in Trinidad South. Work will not begin until 9am |
February 2017 - Jul. 01 | Wilderness Lodge : Disney Resorts | Roaring Fork During the time these areas will be closed the new Geyser Point Pool Bar and Grill will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Territory Lounge will also offer continental breakfast. |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 2017 - Mar. 19 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Spyglass Grill This new dining location is set to open in Spring 2018. Located in Trinidad South, it will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of items, including hot breakfast entrees, sandwiches, salads, tacos and beverages. |
Feb. 04 - Summer 2018 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 06 - Mar. 03 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Luna Park Slide |
Feb. 13 - Apr. 07 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Alligator Bayou North Pool |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Feb. 27 - Mar. 01 | BoardWalk : Disney Resorts | Community Hall Pool Boardwalk Villas leisure pool |
Spring 2017 - Fall 2017 | Dolphin : Disney Resorts | WDW Dolphin Lobby The Dolphin Resort lobby will remain open throughout the renovation with minimal impact to resort guests. The project is currently scheduled to begin in spring 2017 for completion by fall 2017. |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
March 2019 |
Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. |
Nov. 2016 - Summer 2019 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Hard Goods Refurbishment |
Feb. 1, 2017 - 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Barbados and Martinique These sections of the resort have been demolished to make way for construction of the new Disney Riviera Resort. |
Feb. 16 - Jul. 09 | Coronado Springs Resort : Disney Resorts | Gran Destino Tower New 15-story tower being added at Coronado Springs, will include a two-story lobby and 545 guest rooms. There will also be a roof-top dining location called Toledo. Reservations are now being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019 and later. |
Spring 2017 - Jul. 31 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Old Key West Refresh In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of facilities and offerings, Disney's Old Key West Resort will be undergoing a wholesale refurb. Work most likely to cause a noise impact will be limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2019. |
Jul. 15 - Dec. 16 | Riviera Resort : Disney Resorts | Disney's Riviera Resort The Riviera Resort is “inspired by the grandeur of Europe, but reimagined à la Disney magic.” It will be conveniently located near Caribbean Beach Resort, and will feature Disney Skyliner transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot when it opens December 16, 2019. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Art of Animation : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Caribbean Beach : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Jul. 21 - Fall 2019 | Pop Century : Disney Resorts | Disney Skyliner Construction A new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, will give guests a bird's-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Aug. 01 - Spring 2019 | Old Key West : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment During this time, the Resort will be in full operation with all amenities available including dining and merchandise locations, pools, and recreation activities. It is possible that construction may be seen or heard, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m. |
Now Through - Early 2019 | All Star Movies : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
April 2018 - Early 2019 | Port Orleans Riverside : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishments |
Mid-Aug. 2018 - Fall 2019 | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House : Disney Resorts | Room Refurbishment |
August 2018 - Summer 2019 | Disney Resorts : Walt Disney World | Coffee Bar and Lobby Spaces The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is undergoing its next redesign project, a $3 million transformation of the Swan Resort’s lobby, public spaces and coffee bar. |
Fall 2018 - 2020 | Swan : Disney Resorts | The Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower. |
Oct. 20 - Jul. 11 | Disney's Animal Kingdom : Walt Disney World | Rafiki's Planet Watch |
Jan. 07 - Mar. 22 | Asia : Disney's Animal Kingdom | Kali River Rapids |