Disney Updates Contemporary Resort Refurbishment Schedule, Extends to Mid-2026

Disney has updated the refurbishment advisory on its official pages for both Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower, now extending the construction window through July 2026 and clarifying that work will affect both buildings.

Disney's Contemporary Resort feature pool

The revised notice reads:

September 2024 Through July 2026
Refurbishments will occur in select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort - including Bay Lake Tower. Please allow for extra travel time. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.

Previously, the notice applied only to Bay Lake Tower and listed an end date of Summer 2025. That earlier version was added in February 2024.

This change suggests a broader and longer project scope than initially indicated, though Disney has not provided details on which areas are being worked on or what improvements are planned.

Bay Cove Pool Refurbishment Unchanged

The separate closure notice for the Bay Cove Pool area at Bay Lake Tower remains unchanged. As previously announced, the pool and surrounding amenities will be closed for several months in 2026:

January 26, 2026 Through Early May 2026
The Bay Cove Pool, the Cove Bar, the water play area, and the whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will temporarily be closed for maintenance.
The Bay Lake Pool, the feature pool, the water play area, and the whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy.

No further updates have been posted for the pool work or for any impacts to dining, monorail service, or guest rooms.

Guests planning a stay at the Contemporary Resort or Bay Lake Tower from late 2024 through mid-2026 should be aware of potential construction noise, longer walking paths, and temporary barriers.