Locking in a Walt Disney World Resort reservation is often the most exciting step of planning a magical getaway. However, nothing turns a dream vacation into a frustrating experience faster than arriving at your hotel to find loud construction crews, scaffolding blocking scenic views, or the main feature pool completely drained.
Walt Disney World is constantly upgrading its property. To keep over two dozen resort hotels in top shape, Disney regularly cycles through room overhauls, building facade repairs, and amenity maintenance. If you are booking a stay for 2027, knowing which resorts are undergoing work—both big and small—is essential to protecting your vacation investment.
Here is the complete breakdown of all hotel closures and refurbishments confirmed for Disney World in 2027.
Deluxe and DVC Resorts Under Construction
Disney's Deluxe and Disney Vacation Club (DVC) hotels carry high price tags, making construction disruptions particularly noticeable for guests at these flagship properties.
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort: Through late 2027, Bay Lake Tower and the Contemporary's Main Tower atrium will undergo ongoing construction. Exterior work on the Main Tower may impact room views and occasionally require detour paths across the resort grounds.
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort: Exterior maintenance is scheduled to continue through late 2027. Scaffolding and building coverings will affect exterior views in select areas and require temporary alternate walking routes.
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas: From January 11 through April 2027, the popular Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area, and the Leaping Horse Libations pool bar will be closed for routine maintenance. During this window, guests must rely on the resort's leisure pools.
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Multi-year renovations continue in select areas into early 2027, including work around the covered entrance.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House): Guest room refurbishments at Jambo House run through January 2027. Note that Kidani Village's refurbishments wrap up by late 2026, leaving Jambo House as the primary active work zone early in the year.
Moderate and Value Resort Updates
Moderate and Value resorts accommodate large crowds, and Disney manages these updates on a building-by-building basis to keep most of the property operating smoothly.
- Port Orleans Resort – Riverside & French Quarter: At Riverside, room refurbishments across different hotel sections will continue through August 2027. Over at the French Quarter, Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge reopens in January 2027 following its brief late-2026 closure.
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: From August 2026 through late September 2027, the Coronado Springs Convention Center will undergo a major planned refurbishment. This project extends into the nearby El Centro Corridor, where temporary partitions are installed along guest walkways.
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort: Room refurbishments, starting in mid-2026, will finish at the end of January 2027. No refurbishments have been announced for All-Star Music or All-Star Sports.
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: Starting in mid-June 2027, guest rooms at Art of Animation will begin a long-term, multi-year refurbishment running through October 2028.
Disney Skyliner Shutdown Window
If you are choosing a hotel specifically for easy transportation, mark your calendar for late January.
The Disney Skyliner will close for its annual routine maintenance from January 24 through January 30, 2027. This closure impacts all Skyliner-connected hotels, including Pop Century Resort, Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney's Riviera Resort. This week, complimentary bus service will replace aerial gondola service to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Smart Tips to Safeguard Your 2027 Booking
Staying at a resort during a refurbishment doesn't have to ruin your stay if you plan:
- Request Strategic Room Locations: If your resort is undergoing active room work, use the online check-in service in the My Disney Experience app to request a room away from active work zones.
- Review Amenity Schedules: If swimming is a daily priority for your family, double-check the pool maintenance windows for the featured pools before finalizing hotel deposits.
- Factor Transits into Travel Dates: If visiting in late January, decide whether the brief Skyliner closure warrants switching to a Monorail or Disney Springs area resort.
By staying informed about Disney World’s 2027 hotel refurbishments, you can dodge the construction dust and enjoy a peaceful, seamless vacation!
