Travel Notices

Guests should allow for additional travel time during runDisney marathon events, due to some road closures that may be in effect. The dates of these events can be found here: https://dvcrequest.com/information/upcoming-disney-events

As Disney works on the expansion of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, guests will be able to see and hear construction at certain times of day. To minimize disruptions, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 AM. Now through 2026, additional portions of the resort hotel will be undergoing refurbishment, subject to operational needs or weather conditions.The ongoing enhancements may impact views of the theme park and other surrounding areas.

From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be available for guests impacted by this closure at Riviera, Boardwalk and Beach Club.

From September 2024 through September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The Skyway Bridge between Bay Lake Tower and Contemporary Resort may be intermittently closed during the refurb, so please allow additional time for travel. Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower during these refurbishments.

From February 10 to early April 2025, boat transportation from Old Key West to Disney Springs will be unavailable. Resort buses will be available as an alternative during this time.

From January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Beach Club Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. The Tidal and Dunes Cove leisure pools will remain open and available during this time.

From January 2025 through May 2025, the merchandise locations along Disney’s BoardWalk will be refurbished in phases. Two merchandise locations will remain available for Guests throughout the refurbishment. During this time, Guests may see and hear construction activity in the area.

In Spring 2025, a standard refurbishment will begin at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa to refresh guestrooms with updated furnishings and amenities. Balcony areas of select guest rooms may be inaccessible while work is performed to refresh exterior areas as part of this refurbishment. Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.

Between March and May 2025, the entry gates to Disney California Adventure Park will be closed for enhancement work. Guests can enter the park through an alternate entrance beside the hotel.Storytellers Cafe is temporarily closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen in May 2025. A modified dining experience is offered in Trillium Room. Napa Rose is also temporarily closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen in Fall 2025. Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures will be temporarily relocated to Trillium Room.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be receiving enhancements to select areas, including the lobby, from April through November 2025. Guests may see and hear construction during daytime hours, and portions of the lobby will be closed at times. Pools, most resort dining and other amenities will remain available. Please allow extra time for travel to allow for path adjustments.

As Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa continues its renovations, the gingerbread display will not be available during the holiday season in 2025.

Menehune Bridge water play area will be closed for maintenance from April 21 – May 16, 2025. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Ka Maka Pool & Grotto, Waikolohe Pool and Stream, Keiki Cove splash zone and other pool areas will remain open for guest enjoyment.

From mid-May 2025 to September 2025, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo refurbishment. While all Resort amenities will remain available, you may notice refurbishment work during daytime hours.

From May 12 through May 21, 2025 Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will close for planned maintenance. All other food locations, including the Territory Lounge, Roaring Forks, Geyser Point Bar & Grill, and Story Book Dining at Artist Pointe, will remain open.

From September 2025 through March 2026, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will undergo exterior maintenance. The ongoing enhancements may impact views from several places within the resort, and guests may see and hear refurbishment work during daytime hours.

From January 26, 2026 to early May 2026, the Bay Cove Pool, 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 and the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy.

From February 9, 2026, through May 2026, exterior refurbishment work will take place at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. During this time, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.

For all stays at Aulani, the State of Hawaii and the Island of Oahu imposes a daily transient accommodations tax that is charged at check-out. More information can be found here; https://dvcrequest.com/information/dvc-resorts/11-aulani-a-disney-resort-spa-in-ko-olina

For all stays at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the State of California imposes a daily transient accommodations tax that is charged at check-out. More information can be found here; https://dvcrequest.com/information/dvc-resorts/27-the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel

For up-to-date information on Disney Cruise Lines policies, procedures and practices, please review Disney's Know Before You Sail link located here; Disneytraveltradeinfo.com/disneycruise.

Walt Disney World has shifted from a 180-day booking window to a 60-day booking window for dining and experience bookings. This shift to a 60-day booking window is designed to allow Guests to make their plans closer to their visits.