Disney World guests spending hundreds of dollars per night on a hotel room in 2027 might not get the peaceful resort experience they’re expecting.
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed construction projects and temporary closures affecting 11 hotels next year, including several of its most popular deluxe properties. While some renovations will finish within the first few months, others will continue throughout the year and even into 2028.
The good news is that Disney isn’t shutting down all 11 hotels. However, guests could encounter construction noise, restricted walkways, unavailable amenities, and other inconveniences.
For families planning their next vacation, these scheduled projects could complicate choosing the right hotel.
Disney World Confirms Major Pool Closure
One of the biggest disruptions will affect Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas.
The resort will undergo renovations throughout 2027, but families visiting early in the year should pay particular attention to its swimming pool schedule.
Beginning January 11, Disney will temporarily close three popular amenities:
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Luna Park Pool
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Luna Park Crazy Play Area
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Leaping Horse Libations
All three locations are scheduled to remain closed through April 2027.
Although guests can continue to use the resort’s leisure pools, the temporary closure of its main swimming area could disappoint families hoping to spend their afternoons relaxing poolside.
Meanwhile, another popular deluxe property will experience construction throughout much of the year.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort has renovations scheduled through late 2027, including projects involving Bay Lake Tower, the Main Tower atrium, and exterior areas.
Guests staying at the Contemporary could notice visible construction and temporary changes around the resort.
Budget-Friendly Hotels Won’t Escape Construction
Disney’s value resorts will also experience renovations, although the projects vary considerably in length. Guests choosing these more affordable accommodations should check construction schedules before booking.
At Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, guest room refurbishments will continue through January 2027. Depending on the project’s progress, certain buildings or rooms may be temporarily unavailable.
Nearby, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will keep Singing Spirits Pool Bar closed into early 2027. However, visitors will still have access to a temporary pool bar, where they can purchase refreshments without leaving the pool area.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort faces a much longer construction schedule.
Beginning in mid-June 2027, Disney will renovate guest rooms across the property. The extensive project is expected to continue through October 2028.
That means guests booking Art of Animation during the second half of 2027 could encounter construction during their stays, potentially affecting the atmosphere around certain accommodations.
More Deluxe Resorts Face Changes in 2027
The refurbishment schedule extends well beyond Disney’s Contemporary and BoardWalk resorts.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will continue guest room and public-area renovations into early 2027.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa also has select entrance-area refurbishments scheduled through the opening months of the year.
At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, entrance roadway improvements and additional construction are expected to continue into early 2027.
Meanwhile, Disney’s Beach Club Resort has exterior maintenance scheduled through late 2027.
None of these projects automatically means guests will lose access to their hotel rooms, but construction could affect certain areas depending on when they visit.
Two More Hotels Have Extended Renovation Plans
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will continue its guest room refurbishment project through August 2027.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort also has construction scheduled through September 2027, with renovations affecting its Convention Center and corridors.
Much of the Coronado Springs work will occur overnight to limit disruptions during regular operating hours.
Both properties will continue welcoming visitors while renovations progress.
Disney World Transportation Will Also Face Restrictions
Hotel renovations aren’t the only inconvenience awaiting guests next year.
Disney will temporarily suspend Skyliner operations from January 24 through January 30, 2027, for scheduled maintenance.
The shutdown will directly affect guests staying at four resorts:
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Disney’s Pop Century Resort
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Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
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Disney’s Riviera Resort
Guests staying at BoardWalk Inn and Beach Club Resort may also lose the option of using the nearby Skyliner station at EPCOT’s International Gateway.
Disney will provide complimentary bus transportation while the gondolas remain unavailable.
Disney World Prepares to Open Another Hotel
Despite the extensive refurbishment schedule, Disney World will introduce another accommodation option in 2027.
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a new Disney Vacation Club resort overlooking Bay Lake, is scheduled to open July 1, 2027.
The property will expand Disney’s deluxe resort offerings near Magic Kingdom.
With construction affecting hotels across multiple price categories, visitors should review refurbishment notices before finalizing reservations.
A hotel may remain fully operational while certain amenities or areas undergo renovations, making advance planning particularly important for families visiting in 2027.
