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Wilderness Lodge Boat Service Suspended for Dock Work as Polynesian Plans May Closure

The shutdown forces longer transfers during a wave of Deluxe-resort dock work.

Overview

  • Boat transportation at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is paused April 13–May 1 for dock maintenance, with dock work continuing into late July.
  • Disney is running buses in place of boats, and trips from Wilderness Lodge to the Contemporary require a bus to Magic Kingdom followed by a walk or the monorail.
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will close its boat dock May 11–June 5 for refurbishment, and the monorail remains the primary direct route to Magic Kingdom.
  • Cast members were seen working at the Wilderness Lodge dock as the closure began, indicating that on-site work is underway.
  • Disney advises guests to allow extra travel time as Deluxe resorts navigate overlapping refurbishments through summer 2026.