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NEWS: Hotel Transportation CLOSURE Announced for April 13th in Disney World

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Well, we’ve got a word of warning if you have plans to stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

Wilderness Lodge Boat Transportation

Now, there are a lot of benefits of staying at a Disney World property, but one of the best perks is the transportation that can take you to and from the parks and Disney Springs. However, you can’t always count on a specific mode of transportation to be available during your trips. If you happen to be visiting Disney’s Wilderness Lodge soon, you’ll find that one mode of transportation will be unavailable for a short time.

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These Hotels Will GUARANTEE You More Park Time in Disney World

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Let’s be honest: if you are paying Disney World prices, you want every possible second of park time squeezed out of that vacation like the last drop of cold brew on a rope-drop morning.

EPCOT

And thankfully, some hotels really do help with that.

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FULL TOUR: There’s a Reason We Keep Coming Back to This Iconic Disney World Hotel Room

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While there are a ton of Disney World hotels to choose from, there are some you’re going to love more than others, and this one is mine! This resort keeps me coming back every year and let me show you why.

Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge doesn’t get nearly enough hype when Disney fans start ranking their favorite resorts. Between the incredible dining options, the easy access to Magic Kingdom, and the cozy, woodsy vibe — it truly stands out. It feels like you’re tucked away in a peaceful woodland retreat, yet you’re still right in the middle of the Disney magic. It’s home to my all-time favorite hotel room, and I’m taking you along for a full tour!

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Three Disney World Hotels Fans Aren’t Booking in 2026

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Planning a 2026 trip to Disney World is different. Between new attractions opening, lands being re-imagined, and entire areas under refurbishment, the resort is going to feel more like a construction zone than a polished theme park vacation at times.

Bay Lake Tower

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go, but it just means where you stay matters more than usual. In a year full of closures, refurbishments, and noise disruptions, some hotels are becoming less popular with repeat visitors. Here are three Disney World hotels fans are hesitating to book in 2026, and whether they might still make sense for you.

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6 Big Changes Are About to Hit Disney World Hotels in March

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March at Disney World hotels is kind of like showing up to a party where the weather is perfect, the vibes are high… and someone is also quietly repainting the living room while a Spring Break conga line forms in the hallway.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Here are 6 big hotel changes hitting Disney World in March, plus some very real-world tips for dodging crowds, construction noise, and the emotional damage of showing up for a lounge that is very closed.

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Boat Transportation at This Popular Disney World Resort Reopened

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We’ve got some good news for those who are visiting Disney World, and specifically those staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

Wilderness Lodge

Late in 2025, Disney announced that there would be a closure of the boat transportation at the resort in January. That closure prevented people from taking a boat from the resort to the Magic Kingdom, and vice versa. Well, we’re happy to say it looks like the closure is officially over!

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A NEW Disney World Hotel Pool Closure Starts This Week

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If you were planning on spending a relaxing day by the pool at Disney World, you need to know about another Disney World hotel pool closure that is starting this week! It is a popular time for Disney to temporarily close pools for maintenance, as cooler weather in Florida makes them less in demand. With this week’s newest pool closure, there are now 5 Disney World hotel pools closed. 

Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort

We are here to make sure you always know what is happening at Disney World. We have all the details on this week’s closures, so you won’t be caught by surprise. We are rounding up ALL the closures in Disney World this week, so let’s get started!

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The 3 NEW Hotel Closures That Hit Disney World This Week

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If you were planning on spending a relaxing day by the pool at Disney World, you need to know about these 3 new closures! More Disney World hotel pools are temporarily closing for maintenance this week.

Disney’s Old Key West

We are here to make sure you always know what is happening at Disney World. There are THREE new pool closures starting this week, and we don’t want you to be caught by surprise. We are also rounding up ALL the closures in Disney World this week.

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NEWS: Wilderness Lodge Evacuates Due to Fire Alarm

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Update: As of 10:51 AM on January 12th, the building was all clear, and guests were allowed to reenter.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is currently being evacuated due to a fire alarm.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is evacuated

A fire truck has arrived on the scene, and guests are currently being held outside the building. Our reporter was at the hotel to check on the boat dock closure when the evacuation began.

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Disney Springs, Wilderness Lodge, and EPCOT Are Getting Hit With NEW Closures This Week

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Even MORE closures are hitting Disney World this week! There is a lot of construction underway as Disney works to bring new lands to life at Disney World, such as Pueblo Esperanza and Piston Peak National Park. And even amid all the closures for these expansions, other attractions and locations are also closed for maintenance and updates.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

We are here to make sure you always know what is happening at Disney World. There are THREE new closures starting this week, and we don’t want you to be caught by surprise. We are rounding up ALL the closures in Disney World this week, including the three new ones.

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