Caribbean Beach, Old Key West: New Permits Filed for Work
Published October 26, 2026
Walt Disney World filed three new Notices of Commencement for general construction in the Old Port Royale area of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, according to recently reported public filings. A separate permit listing covers Building 11 at Disney’s Old Key West Resort and names Poli Construction Inc. as the contractor. As of Monday, October 26, Disney has not announced either project or said what work is planned.
The Caribbean Beach filings authorize general construction but don’t say exactly what will be done. Old Port Royale is the resort’s central dining and shopping hub, home to Centertown Market (quick service and mobile order) and Sebastian’s Bistro. Any work there would be close to where many guests eat each day.
The Old Key West listing names one building and a contractor. The coverage did not describe the work at Building 11.
Notices of Commencement are public filings that often show up before Disney says anything, because Disney rarely issues press releases for routine building work. They usually name a location and contractor and describe the work only in general terms.
What we know
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Old Port Royale area: three Notices of Commencement for general construction
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Building 11: a permit listing that names Poli Construction Inc. as contractor
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not said what work is planned at Old Port Royale or Building 11. It also has not said when work will start or end, or whether any restaurant, shop, guest service or room will close or change. The filings don’t say whether the work will be visible to guests or happen out of sight. Don’t assume a closure, and don’t assume painting or structural repairs, until Disney or a more detailed filing says so.
What it means for your trip
- Caribbean Beach guests: Old Port Royale is where you’ll pick up mobile orders at Centertown Market and sit down at Sebastian’s Bistro. Check-in is at the separate Custom House, so these filings don’t point to any change at arrival. If walls go up, expect detours around that area. Plan resort breakfasts with a few extra minutes for walking, especially on mornings when you’re catching early transportation to a park.
- Old Key West guests: When you check in online in My Disney Experience, request a building away from Building 11. Room requests aren’t guaranteed, but they cost nothing and are the simplest way to avoid daytime noise if work there affects guests.
- Still choosing a resort: For now, these filings aren’t a reason to cancel or switch. The scope is unknown, and many permitted projects never affect guests. Shortly before arrival, ask the resort whether any work is happening near your area. If a dining spot you’re counting on ends up affected, SupaPark’s Drop Watch can alert you when a table opens elsewhere, and you book it in My Disney Experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort under construction?
Recently reported filings show Disney filed three Notices of Commencement for general construction in the resort’s Old Port Royale area. As of October 26, Disney has not said what the work involves or when it starts.
What construction is planned at Old Key West Building 11?
A permit listing names Building 11 and Poli Construction Inc. as the contractor. The coverage did not describe the work, and Disney has not announced it.
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