Work Underway at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Main Tower in Multi‑Year Exterior Overhaul

Overview

• Reporters at the Magic Kingdom area, who visited Tuesday, saw scaffolding on the Main Tower’s southwest face and about 20 rooms taken out of service.
• Crews have removed balconies, sliding glass doors, and windows on that section, with tarps and plywood covering openings as work progresses.
• Disney says Main Tower exterior maintenance began March 23, 2026, with phased refurbishment across the atrium, Bay Lake Tower, and the Main Tower planned through late 2027.
• The interior shows no visible disruption, and Chef Mickey’s, California Grill, and Contempo Café are operating on normal hours as the Monorail continues to stop at the resort.
• Guests should expect daytime noise, view impacts, and some alternate paths, as the 1971 A‑frame hotel remains open under a rolling, section‑by‑section approach.