Disney’s All-Star Sports Pool Bar to Close for Refurbishment

The Grandstand Spirits pool bar at Disney’s All-Star Sports will soon close for refurbishment. The pool bar will close temporarily starting September 18, 2026. The refurbishment is expected to continue through mid-December.

A temporary pool bar will be available while Grandstand Spirits is closed, allowing guests a bar service option near the feature pool. The notice mentions that guests may see or hear construction activity in the area during daytime hours while the work is underway. Here is the official statement from the Walt Disney World website.

From September 18 through mid-December 2026, Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, a temporary pool bar will be available nearby. Guests may see or hear construction activity in the area during daytime hours while the work is underway.

A Quick Recap

The refurbishment of Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar is expected to be relatively straightforward for guests staying at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. The pool bar will be unavailable from September 18 through mid-December 2026, but Disney plans to provide a temporary pool bar nearby during the closure.

At this time, Disney has not provided additional details about what work will be done or what changes guests can expect when Grandstand Spirits reopens. We’ll update this article if more information becomes available.

For more information about ongoing and upcoming work at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, see our Disney Hotel refurbishment schedule. We’ll continue to share updates as Disney announces additional details. Check back with ResortsGal.com for more updates.

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