Picture this: you’ve spent all day at Disney World from rope drop to fireworks and broke world records for walking the most steps in one day in the brutal Florida heat. You’re more exhausted than you’ve ever been in your life, and you immediately become Sleeping Beauty in your comfy, cozy hotel bed with only one goal: sleep until noon. But what wakes you up bright and early the next morning? Construction!

There’s SO much construction at Disney World right now!

There are 22 hotels at Disney World, and ten are currently under refurbishment between room renovations, exterior maintenance, and structural updates. And just when we finally could see the light at the end of the tunnel, Disney quietly announced that two of these hotel refurbs have been extended!

Hospitality House at Disney’s Old Key West Resort is currently undergoing exterior maintenance work. This is the resort’s central hub, which includes the lobby, concierge, Olivia’s Cafe, and more amenities. You may see or hear work during daytime hours and at times may be directed to take alternate walkways. Disney originally stated that the refurb will last through mid-September 2026, but they just updated the notice to last “through fall” of 2026.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is slowly but surely being refurbished, with work already done on the lobby. Disney stated the refurbishment would last until late 2026, but it was just quietly extended to 2027! If you’re visiting the BoardWalk during 2027, you may see and hear construction.

BoardWalk Inn

This is separate from the routine maintenance on the Luna Park Pool, the Luna Park Crazy Play Area, and Leaping Horse Libations from January 11th, 2027, through April 2027.

Leaping Horse Libations

Additionally, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment from January 24th to January 30th, 2027. During the closure, buses will be available to take you from the EPCOT-area hotels to Hollywood Studios. You can also take a boat from the resort to Hollywood Studios or EPCOT, or walk from the BoardWalk to the parks.

Disney Skyliner

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more closures and refurbishments at Old Key West Resort and the BoardWalk. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news!

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