Disney's Contemporary Resort Refurbishment Expands to Include Main Tower and Skyway Bridge Closure

Mar 11, 2026 in "Disney's Contemporary Resort"

Posted: Wednesday March 11, 2026 7:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney's Contemporary Resort is undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment running from September 2024 through late 2027. Work is taking place across several areas of the resort, including Bay Lake Tower, and the Main Tower.

Disney's Contemporary Resort overview

Here's a breakdown of the specific impacts coming this spring.

Main Tower Exterior Maintenance

Exterior maintenance on the Main Tower begins March 23, 2026. This may affect views from various locations around the resort and could require alternate paths of travel at times. Construction activity may be visible or audible during daytime hours.

Bay Lake Tower Pool Area - Closed Through Early May

From January 26 through early May 2026, the following are temporarily closed for maintenance:

Bay Cove Pool
Cove Bar
Water play area
Whirlpool spa

The Main Pool, water play area, and whirlpool spa at the Contemporary's Main Tower remain open.

Bay Lake Tower Elevator Landing Repairs

Exterior elevator landing repairs at Bay Lake Tower are scheduled from late March through late May 2026.

Skyway Bridge - Weekday Closures

From March 30 through May 1, 2026, the Skyway Bridge connecting Bay Lake Tower and the Main Tower will be closed Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. It reopens each evening after 5 pm and is available all day on weekends. Alternate routes may be needed during weekday closures.

If you're staying at the Contemporary or Bay Lake Tower this spring, plan around the pool closure and the weekday bridge schedule before you arrive.

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Jambo DadMar 12, 2026

Bringing the Grand Canyon back to previous glory would be amazing. Can’t we move that second gift shop somewhere less intrusive than the middle of the floor? The other public spaces on that floor are also weak compared to what they did down in the main lobby.

FiestaFunKidMar 11, 2026

They don't mention the 'atrium' being closed or restricted, which would be necessary for a large revamp to return the Grand Canyon Concourse to it's former glory. I am sadly not optimistic there. All of this feels like mainly maintenance work, vs a refurb with design or theming updates - but I guess we'll see.

Jambo DadMar 11, 2026

Come on Disney - it’s time to admit the overtly Incredibles theme was a disaster and fix it. You had rich imagery of mid century architecture and furnishings in that movie, but you chose to go over the top on the specific characters instead like it was an All Star resort! Big miss!

DCBakerMar 11, 2026

Disney has shared new and updated details on the ongoing refurbishment at the Contemporary Resort, including exterior maintenance at the Main Tower and temporary closures of the Skyway Bridge. Here's the updated refurbishment notice: September 2024 through late 2027 Refurbishment work will occur in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including the atrium, Bay Lake Tower and the Main Tower. The Main Tower will undergo exterior maintenance beginning March 23, 2026, which may impact views from various locations throughout the resort and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours. Additional Impacts January 26, 2026 through early May 2026: The Bay Cove Pool, Cove Bar, water play area and whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower will be temporarily closed for maintenance. The Main Pool, water play area and whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy. Late March through late May 2026: Exterior elevator landing repairs will take place at Bay Lake Tower. March 30 through May 1, 2026: The Skyway Bridge connecting Bay Lake Tower and the Contemporary Main Tower will be closed Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and will reopen daily after 5 p.m. and remain available evenings and weekends. Guests may need to use alternate paths of travel at times and may see or hear construction activity while work is underway.

FiestaFunKidDec 10, 2025

When they say Atrium, do they mean the Grand Canyon Concourse? I hope they give some love there and bring back a classier feel, slightly soutwest again is ok by me, and less 90s color splash.

esskayDec 07, 2025

Any clues on what refurb work they'd be doing on BLT? Can't imagine its rooms given they've only just done them.

DCBakerNov 28, 2025

In another updated notice, Disney says refurbishments will continue in select areas through late 2027: September 2024 Through Late 2027 Refurbishments will occur in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including the atrium and Bay Lake Tower. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.

Disney4familyJun 26, 2025

As long as they don't take away storage, the new BLT refurb took away what little storage a family of five could have in a 1 bedroom (and no, I don't care if it comes with a washer and dryer - I'm not doing laundry while on vacation.)

cjkeatingJun 26, 2025

Hopefully the next Contemporary Tower room refurbs take inspiration from the Bay Lake Tower refurb.

Disney4familyJun 24, 2025

I would just like classy. We see how they subtly incorporate IP into other deluxe resorts. There’s nothing subtle about ours. We can’t even have souvenirs with sophisticated designs. What’s left at BVG? One robe with The Contemporary Resort logo? I guess I’ll just add it to the “I miss it when Disney was Disney” complaint - when there was fun, colorful theming in the value resort rooms (and even moderate resorts) and classy Disney elements expected at deluxe that added to the Disney bubble.