All Closures and Refurbishments at Resorts in Walt Disney World during May of 2020 and 2025

May 2020

Jan. 01 - Sept 30th 2023Disney Resorts : Walt Disney WorldStar Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be closing permanently. The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023.
Fall 2018 - 2020Swan : Disney ResortsThe Cove The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel's tennis courts will be the site of a new 349-room, 14-story hotel tower.
Winter 2020 - TBAPop Century : Disney ResortsPop Century Resort's Hippy Dippy Pool During this time, guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m.
Winter 2020 - Spring 2020Pop Century : Disney ResortsPetals Pool Bar
January 2020 - late-2020All Star Music Resort : Disney ResortsAll-Star Music All-Star Music rooms are being refurbished by building. In 10/2019, Building 10 was under refurbishment. In 1/2020, Buildings 7 and 9 are fully closed for the refurbishment.
2020 - CLOSEDPolynesian : Disney ResortsSpirit Of Aloha Disney has confirmed that Spirit of Aloha will not be returning after its closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 2020 - Mar. 31, 2022All Star Sports : Disney ResortsDisney's All-Star Sports Resort Reopening All-Star Sports Resort will reopen on March 31st, 2022. Guests can begin booking their stays at the hotel on December 22nd, 2021.

May 2025

May 2024 - Spring 2025Port Orleans French Quarter : Disney ResortsPort Orleans - French Quarter From May 2024 through Spring 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.
Sept 2024 - Sept 2025Contemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney ResortsBay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort In April of 2024, Disney confirmed that beginning in September, the Bay Lake Tower would begin the first major refurbishment in its history, lasting a full year.
Jan 2025 - May 2025Yacht Club : Disney ResortsYacht Club An announcement on Disney World’s website notifies visitors that some guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment from January through May 2025.
Jan 2025 - May 2025Yacht Club : Disney ResortsStormalong Bay This closure is due to routine maintenance and guests staying at those resorts may hear construction noises during the daytime. During the closure, guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral, and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
Jan 2025 - June 2025Beach Club : Disney ResortsHurricane Hanna's This location will be closing along with the Stormalong Bay Pool closure for the first half of 2025
Jan 26th - Early MayContemporary - Bay Lake Tower : Disney ResortsBay Cove Pool The Bay Cove Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for nearly the first half of 2026.
Early April 2025 - January 2026Port Orleans Riverside : Disney ResortsPort Orleans Riverside Guest rooms in the Magnolia Bend at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment. During this time, guests may see or hear construction work in the area.
April 19th - Permanent ClosureBoardWalk : Disney ResortsJellyrolls According to sources close to Jellyrolls, Saturday, April 19th, 2025 will be the last day to visit Jellyrolls in its current location. Earlier this month, they announced that the spot was “making a move” pointing to a new location in the future.