All-Star Sports Pool Bar Reportedly Closing September 18
Published September 3, 2026
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According to reports, Walt Disney World Resort announced on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, that Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will close for refurbishment at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. The pool bar is reportedly set to close beginning September 18, 2026, with a reopening targeted for mid-December 2026.
As of Thursday, September 3, Disney has not publicly confirmed an exact reopening date. Reports say a temporary pool bar will operate nearby while Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar is closed, but the full replacement setup has not been detailed.
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is expected to stay open and continue normal hotel operations during the work. Existing and upcoming hotel reservations are reportedly being honored, though guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours.
The closure affects a poolside dining location at a Value Resort, not the resort itself. For most guests, the practical impact is likely convenience: you may still have pool bar access nearby, but the familiar permanent location will be unavailable during the refurbishment window.
What we know
- Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort — reportedly closes for refurbishment beginning September 18, 2026.
- Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort — expected to remain open, with hotel reservations honored.
- Temporary pool bar — reportedly planned nearby during the closure.
- Reopening timing — reportedly targeted for mid-December 2026, with no exact date announced.
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort — guest rooms and Donald’s Double Feature merchandise location are reportedly also under refurbishment, while the resort and gift shop remain open.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not confirmed an exact reopening date for Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar beyond the reported mid-December 2026 target.
It is also not confirmed whether the temporary pool bar will serve the same full menu as Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar, whether the permanent location will look different when it reopens, or whether similar pool bar refurbishments are planned for Disney’s All-Star Music Resort or Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
What it means for your trip
If you are staying at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort between September 18, 2026, and mid-December 2026, do not plan around Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar being available in its normal location. Build in a little flexibility for pool breaks, especially if your resort day depends on easy food and drinks by the pool.
The bigger move is to treat this as a convenience disruption, not a reason to panic-book a different hotel. If the temporary bar is limited, you may need to lean more on the resort food court or plan snacks before heading back from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs.
If daytime construction noise matters for naps, remote work, or a slow resort day, request a quieter room location when you arrive, but understand requests are not guaranteed.
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