Wilderness Lodge Exterior Refurbishment Extended Through Late 2026

Disney has provided an updated refurbishment notice for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas and Cabins. The update states that exterior work at the resort will continue through late 2026. Here is the official statement from the Walt Disney World website.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are undergoing exterior refurbishment work expected to continue through late 2026. These enhancements may impact views from various locations throughout the Resort. While most resort amenities will remain available, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours.

Walt Disney World Website

You may remember that we visited Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for dinner recently and found an extensive amount of scaffolding and closed pathways in the outdoor area immediately behind the resort’s lobby. We have an update with photos of what was taking place during our visit.

Unfortunately, the exterior pathway that leads from the lobby down to the Copper Creek Falls was closed. In fact, the entirety of the windows leading down the interior walkway was covered in a frosted wrap, blocking the scenic (usually) views.

If you’re planning an upcoming visit to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you will likely encounter some of this work. For other recent refurbishments and resort news, you might like the following:

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It was also recently announced that the Wilderness Lodge will offer a gingerbread display this holiday season. It will be the first time the resort’s had a gingerbread house since 2019. We have a complete list of resorts offering gingerbread displays in 2025 here.

From lobbies to lounges, we’re always discovering what’s new at the Disney Resorts! Check back with Resorts Gal for the latest, or check with our friends at Firefly Travels to arrange your accommodations.