A Disney Hotel Refurbishment Will Begin SOON

Disney has just shared that one of their hotels will begin a refurbishment very soon. Find out which resort, and how it could impact your Disney vacation.

Previously Planned Closure

Back in September, we shared that Disney announced an upcoming pool closure at Disney's Boardwalk Inn & Villas. The Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area, and the Leaping Horse Libations pool bar will all close for multi-month routine maintenance work.

The routine maintenance work is expected to last from January 11, 2027, through April 2027.

You can read more about this upcoming closure HERE.

New Refurbishment Scheduled

Breaking: Entertainment Closing at Disney's Boardwalk — Credit: Donna

On Disney's website, they have shared that new refurbishment work will begin soon at Disney's Boardwalk Inn. This work will begin in late November 2025 and continue into 2026. You can see the full statement below:

"Beginning late November 2025 and continuing throughout 2026, refurbishment work will take place in select areas of Disney's BoardWalk Inn. While Guests may see or hear work during daytime hours, most Resort amenities-including dining, recreation, and merchandise locations-will remain available"
-Disney

Fortunately, most of the Resort's amenities will remain available to Guests throughout the refurbishment.

Other Refurbishments Nearby to Know

New: The Disney Skyliner Closure You Need to Plan For — Credit: Disney

Since the Disney Skyliner opened in September 2019, it has closed every January for a brief refurbishment. However, there was no closure for refurbishment this year.

The Disney Skyliner will close for refurbishment January 25-31, 2026 and January 24-30, 2027.

You can read more about the upcoming Skyliner closures HERE.

Do you have an upcoming Disney vacation that will be impacted by this new refurbishment announcement? Would all this refurbishment work make you want to stay at another Disney hotel? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!