The permit applications have been filed to kick off the required work to expand the current convention center space at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club. Â The current convention space is around 75,000 square feet. Â With the expansion, the new size is expected to be around 100,000 square feet. Â Disney plans to begin the construction soon and finish by spring of 2018. Â There will be work done on the guest rooms at the resort during the same time that are also expected to be complete in 2018. Â It will be exciting to see these new changes!