Overview
- The outdoor Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace closed for refurbishment in mid‑April 2026 while crews work on the Grand Ceremonial House exterior.
- Disney originally set a mid‑April through late‑June reopening window that passed without the terrace returning to service.
- On Wednesday, Disney briefly posted a revised notice saying the terrace would stay closed through late October and then removed that language, leaving only an open‑ended 'currently closed for refurbishment' message on its site.
- The indoor Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has stayed open throughout the work, but guests lose the terrace’s easier access, live music, lagoon views and a recommended spot for watching Magic Kingdom fireworks.
- The extended, uncertain closure is one of several changes at the Polynesian Village Resort affecting transportation and guest access, and the removal of the October date suggests any future reopening could shift again.