More Scaffolding Goes Up on Contemporary's Bay Lake Side
Published September 30, 2026
Crews have installed additional scaffolding on the Bay Lake side of Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World, according to reports published Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The refurbishment work shifted to that side of the resort’s A-frame tower last month, and the active area is now walled off by temporary barriers.
As of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the reported state of the work is this: the scaffolding at the far left has not grown any taller, but beige scrims have gone up over several balconies above it.
The temporary barriers around the refurbishment zone are new to this side of the building. That is the usual signal that crews are working at ground level as well as up the tower face.
This is exterior work on the main tower, reported by a single outlet rather than announced by Disney.
What we know
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort — more scaffolding installed on the Bay Lake side of the A-shaped tower, reported Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Refurbishment work moved to the Bay Lake side last month
- The work area is now enclosed by temporary barriers
- Scaffolding at the far left is unchanged in height
- Beige scrims now cover several balconies above that scaffolding
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not announced a completion date for the Bay Lake side work, has not said which specific rooms or floors are affected, and has not said whether guest-facing amenities on that side of the resort are impacted. There is also no announced scope — nothing confirms whether this is exterior-only or extends into rooms behind those scrimmed balconies.
What it means for your trip
- If you are booking a Bay Lake view room at the Contemporary, assume the view could include scaffolding and beige scrim until Disney says the work is done. Call Disney directly and ask what is currently obstructed on your dates rather than relying on the room category name.
- Theme Park View rooms face the opposite direction, toward Magic Kingdom. If the view is the reason you are paying Contemporary prices, that side is the safer bet right now.
- Exterior refurbishment on a tower this size typically runs in phases that move across the building, so a view that is clear when you book can be scrimmed by the time you arrive. Build in flexibility instead of anchoring your whole trip on one window.
- The practical upside of staying here is unchanged: you can still walk to Magic Kingdom in roughly 10 minutes, which is the real reason the Contemporary earns its rate. Scaffolding does not touch that.
- If construction noise or view matters enough that you would switch resorts, watch for cancellations — hard-to-get resort-adjacent dining like Chef Mickey’s and Steakhouse 71 frees up constantly, and SupaPark’s dining Drop Watch pings you the moment a table opens so you can grab it in My Disney Experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Contemporary Resort closed?
No. The reports describe scaffolding, scrims, and temporary barriers around an active refurbishment area on the Bay Lake side — not a resort closure.
Will scaffolding be in my room view?
If your room faces Bay Lake, it may be. Beige scrims reportedly cover several balconies on that side, and Disney has not said which rooms or floors are affected.
When will the work be finished?
Disney has not announced a completion date for the Bay Lake side refurbishment.
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