Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments for December 2022 and Beyond

Resort Hotel Refurbishments

Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments for December 2022 and Beyond

Walt Disney World Resort hotel refurbishments happen regularly as Disney works to maintain and update the resort hotels. Take a look at the planned refurbishments and construction happening at the hotels.

Related – Disney World Refurbishment & Closure Schedule for December 2022

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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.

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.

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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 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 our 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.

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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 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.

Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishments for December 2022 and Beyond

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. It is expected to return next year with an enhanced table-service experience.

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

As we prepare 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.

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 World Resort Hotel Refurbishments for December 2022 and Beyond

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.

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 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 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.

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