Even the Walt Disney World Resort needs updating! Here is a list of current Refurbishments as of October 31, 2014. Information & dates subject to change without notice.

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

  • Intermission Food Court August 4, 2014 to December 19, 2014
  • Note’able Games Arcade will serve as a temporary location for grab-and-go meals such as sandwiches, salads, and bakery items. Transportation will be provided for Guests who wish to dine at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort or Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
  • Pizza and other items available for in-room delivery daily from 3 pm to 1 am.
  • Note’able Games Arcade July 26, 2014 to December 19, 2014.
  • Guests may visit the arcades available at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

  • Big Blue Pool (main/feature pool) November 17-19, 2014
  • Little Mermaid Flippin Fins Pool November 20-21, 2014
  • Cozy Cone Pool November 24-26, 2014

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

  • Guest Room Renovations October 13, 2014 to August 22, 2015.
  • Guest rooms will be refurbished with new hard and soft goods. Guests will not be accommodated in the affected areas, but it is possible that some noise could travel while work is in progress (between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily).
  • Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide January 5, 2015 to February 2, 2015. During this time, the waterslide and the waterway from the slide to the first bridge of Stormalong Bay will be unavailable. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.
  • Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River February 2, 2015 to March 3, 2015.  During this time, bridges three and four will be under refurbishment and the lazy river/snorkel area will be closed. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • General Construction December 2013 to March 2015. The east portion of the beach (near the Transportation and Ticket Center) and Sunset Point are being refurbished and are unavailable. Guests may see or hear work in progress.
  • Great Ceremonial House – Lobby March 2014 to December 2014. The atrium is being reimagined to highlight the cultural elements of Polynesia and provide more expansive views. At certain times of day, there may be some noise and alternative paths of travel may be needed throughout the Great Ceremonial House. To enhance the check-in experience, Guests are encouraged to participate in Online Check-In.
  • Nanea Volcano Pool and Slide July 28, 2014 to early 2015
    The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. Guests who stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort while the main pool is closed will receive one complimentary ticket for each member of their party to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park during their stay.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

  • Silver Creek Springs Pool September 3, 2014 to November 27, 2014. The main pool and slide will be closed for enhancements. During this time, the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will remain open. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit either the Main Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Complimentary transportation will be provided to both of these neighboring resorts.
  • Trout Pass Pool Bar September 3, 2014 to November 27, 2014.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

  • Stormalong Bay Pool – Waterslide January 5, 2015 to February 2, 2015. During this time, the waterslide and the waterway from the slide to the first bridge of Stormalong Bay will be unavailable. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.
  • Stormalong Bay Pool – Lazy River February 2, 2015 to March 3, 2015. During this time, bridges three and four will be under refurbishment and the lazy river/snorkel area will be closed. The remaining portions of the pool will remain available to Guests.

Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

  • Guest Room Renovations August 20, 2014 – TBD. Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience.

Water Parks

  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park October 26, 2014 to January 3, 2015 (Closed for Annual Refurbishment).
  • Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park January 4, 2015 to March 14, 2015 (Closed for Annual Refurbishment)

Restaurant Refurbishment

  • Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom Park) January 5, 2015 to March 6, 2015

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