Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and room makeovers continue apace throughout Walt Disney World for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023.

Walt Disney World Resort have issued an up to date hotel refurbishment schedules allowing you to check what refurbishments are planned before you book a resort vacation.

This should help you decide where to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of disruption to your vacation.

Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments 2022/23

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

As Disney prepares for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9 a.m.

Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently unavailable due to refurbishment. Kona Cafe will reopen on November 1, 2022 with an enhanced table-service experience. In the meantime, you can use Mobile Order service through the My Disney Experience app to order select breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings from Kona Cafe To Go, which can be picked up next to Kona Island.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is undergoing refurbishment. While Resort amenities remain available throughout the refurbishment, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

2022 Refurbishments From October 3 through mid-December 2022, the Congress Park leisure pool and the Treehouse Villa pools will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, the High Rock Spring Pool, Grandstand Pool and Paddock Pool will remain open during usual operating hours. Shuttle transportation between the Treehouse Villas and the High Rock Springs Pool will be available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

2023 Refurbishments From early January 2023 through late-March 2023, High Rock Spring Pool and On the Rocks Pool Bar will be closed while the pool undergoes refurbishment. The Grandstand Pool, The Paddock Pool and Congress Park Pool will remain open for your enjoyment. You may see and hear construction while refurbishments are underway, but you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

2023 Refurbishments From January 9, 2023 through early April 2023, the feature pool and whirlpool spas will be closed for refurbishment. The water play area and Bay Lake Pool will remain open for your enjoyment. You may see and hear construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

From January 9, 2023 through early April 2023, Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and whirlpool spa will be closed for refurbishment. The water play area and Meadow Snack Bar along with the Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool and its nearby whirlpool spa will remain open for your enjoyment. You may see and hear construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but you should not hear noise from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

2023 Refurbishments The feature pool and whirlpool spas at the adjacent Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for refurbishment from January 9, 2023 through early April 2023. The following will remain open for your enjoyment:

Bay Cove Pool

The leisure pool and water play are at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

From January 2024 through April 2024, Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

From January 22, 2023, through January 29, 2023, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

From January 22, 2023, through January 29, 2023, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

From January 22, 2023, through January 29, 2023, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus and FriendShip boat service will be available.

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Boardwalk Villas

From January 22, 2023, through January 29, 2023, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus and FriendShip boat service will be available.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas is being refurbished, with new offerings, plus updates coming to the Guest rooms, lobby and more. Please note that while most hotel amenities will remain available, you may be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Additionally, please allow for additional travel time.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

From January 22, 2023 through January 29, 2023, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

2023 Refurbishments From January 22, 2023 through January 29, 2023, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available.

2024 Refurbishments From January 2024 through April 2024, the Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in any of the 5 leisure pools at this Disney Resort hotel.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Starting March 1, 2022, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will undergo refurbishment. Guests will be able to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Please allow for additional travel time.

Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently unavailable due to refurbishment. We expect to return next year with an enhanced table-service experience. During this time, we invite you to join us at Cítricos for a newly re-imagined signature dining experience.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

From January 2024 through April 2024, the Doubloon Lagoon pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during day time hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in the Ol’ Man Island pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.