We know, we know, you’re probably tired of hearing the words “construction” or “refurbishment” with “Disney World” in the same sentence, but hey, it is what it is!

Jambo House at Animal Kingdom Lodge

There are a lot of construction projects happening around Disney World right now, and while lots of it is in the theme parks, many of Disney World’s hotels are also undergoing construction or seeing refurbishments as well. In fact, one big refurbishment project begins just next month, and we want to make sure everyone’s prepared, since it may affect what you see and hear around your hotel.

If you’re staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House, this is your reminder that starting in May 2026 and continuing through January 2027, refurbishments will begin on the rooms in this section of the hotel. There are two main sections to this hotel, which are Jambo House and Kidani Village. Kidani Village rooms will come out of refurbishment in May 2026, after being under renovation since October 2025.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

This hotel is considered one of Disney World’s Deluxe Hotels, meaning that it’s one of the most expensive stays on property. During this time of refurbishment, we recommend booking over at Kidani Village if you can, but know that prices may be a little higher due to the rooms being brand new. Of course, Disney won’t place you inside a Jambo House room that’s actively being refurbished, but you may hear or see construction around hotel rooms during the day. For some people, that’s a dealbreaker, which we understand, so it’s important to know that they’re taking place.

Hotel room door at Animal Kingdom Lodge

This is far from the only hotel undergoing construction currently in Disney World. If you’re looking to avoid hotels with any major active construction at the moment, we recommend checking Disney World’s website and looking for a disclaimer on hotel pages that will let you know if construction is currently taking place. Disney is usually great about keeping noise to a minimum, especially at night, but for those who nap during the day or are extra sensitive to noise, it may be best to save these hotels for another time.

Boat dock refurbishment at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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