If you thought Disney World had hit its limit on closures this summer—think again. Another area is about to go offline, and while it might not be a thrill ride, it’s still affecting a lot of guests in a big way.
One Closure After Another
Let’s take stock. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is closed. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is also closed. MuppetVision 3D* is gone for good. And Spaceship Earth is preparing to go down later this month for who knows how long.
Add that to the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island closures—which are permanent—and you’re left with a long list of things guests simply can’t experience right now.
That would already be enough to frustrate any fan. But now Disney’s turning its attention to the resorts.
Cabanas Pool Closure Announced
According to WDWMAGIC, the Cabanas Pool at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will be closed from August 17–24, 2025 for scheduled maintenance. Disney says guests can still use the main pool and two other leisure pools—but for those staying in the Cabanas section, it’s not exactly the same.
This isn’t just a last-minute hiccup. For many guests, the Cabanas Pool is a go-to feature. It’s quieter than the main pool, conveniently located, and often chosen on purpose by families looking to relax.
And now it’s going to be surrounded by construction noise instead of palm trees and splash zones.
Is There a Bigger Problem?
With so many closures happening at once, guests are starting to ask a simple question: Why now?
Yes, Disney schedules refurbishments throughout the year, but having this many major (and minor) experiences offline at the same time feels unusual. And while the company hasn’t said much publicly, the timing is hard to ignore.
August is still part of peak summer vacation season. It’s not the time you’d expect so many experiences to be unavailable—especially not across every single park and now, even the resorts.
A New Kind of Disney Vacation?
If you’re heading to Disney World this August, you’ll still have access to incredible rides, shows, and experiences. But it’s getting harder to overlook just how many corners of the resort are changing, closing, or being rebuilt.
At the rate things are going, closures may soon become the norm, not the exception. And for many guests, that’s a tough pill to swallow—especially when every trip comes with a premium price tag.
