Overview
- Disney confirmed Saturday that ten resort areas will see coordinated work this fall, with many projects already under way and several timelines stretching into 2027.
- Active room refurbishments include All‑Star Movies, which began in May and runs through late January 2027, and Port Orleans Riverside, which will have phased room work through August 2027.
- Major multi‑year projects at the Contemporary and Bay Lake Tower include atrium and exterior work that may change views and continue into late 2027.
- Immediate guest impacts include the Grand Floridian Cafe closing in mid‑July with a fall reopening planned, Yachtsman Steakhouse closed since early May with a tentative early‑September return, and exterior or entrance work at Wilderness Lodge that could cause lane changes and obstructed views.
- The work mixes routine maintenance and new product plans, such as a reported BoardWalk lounge called Hurly‑Burly slated for late 2026 and a planned Lakeshore Lodge DVC at Wilderness Lodge, so visitors should check official refurbishment calendars and consider alternate resorts or dining when booking.