It’s getting hard to keep up with all the closures happening at Walt Disney World this summer. From iconic rides to quiet resort escapes, the hits just keep coming—and now Disney has added yet another to the growing list. This time, it’s a pool, but not just any pool. It’s one many guests specifically request when booking their resort stay.
Refurbishment Overload
Let’s rewind a bit. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin just went down for a massive refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. It’ll be out of commission for the foreseeable future. Not far away, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad remains closed, and the latest whispers suggest it may not return until sometime next year.
Meanwhile, MuppetVision 3D* has officially been removed from Hollywood Studios. Not refurbished—just closed for good. Fans didn’t even get a proper goodbye. EPCOT isn’t spared either. Spaceship Earth is preparing to close down later this month for an indefinite amount of time. And let’s not forget that Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are now permanently closed.
If you’re planning a trip, that’s already a whole lot of “Sorry, this is currently unavailable.”
And Now… the Cabanas Pool
WDWMAGIC recently confirmed that the Cabanas leisure pool at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will be closed from August 17–24, 2025. It’s a routine refurbishment, but for guests staying in the Cabanas section of the resort, it’s a major letdown—especially in the middle of summer.
While other pools like the Lost City of Cibola Pool remain open, this is yet another inconvenience in a season that’s starting to feel like a game of “what’s closed now?”
Fans Sound Off
Online forums have started to fill with complaints from guests who booked Coronado Springs months ago and now feel like they’re getting a downgraded experience. “They should’ve told us sooner,” one guest posted. “This was our favorite pool—it’s why we picked the Cabanas section.”
When you add in all the ride and show closures happening across the parks, it’s not hard to understand the frustration. Families are spending thousands for the “full Disney experience” only to find major pieces missing when they arrive.
What’s Really Going On?
August isn’t exactly the off-season. It’s hot, sure—but it’s still packed with guests, especially those trying to squeeze in one last vacation before school starts. So why does it feel like Disney is doing everything at once?
The trend is raising more questions than answers. And for now, guests are left wondering what else will close before the month ends.
