Guests arriving at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside are encountering construction barriers in part of the resort’s main lobby as a refurbishment gets underway.
Black curtains now block much of the right-hand side of the check-in and guest-services area. The lobby remains open, however: guests can still check in and use guest services at the far end of the space, and seating remains available in unaffected areas.
The lobby restrooms are temporarily closed, with guests directed to restrooms near the River Roost lounge. The resort’s guest mailbox has moved to Fulton’s General Store.
The phased lobby project began in early October 2026 and is expected to continue through early December. That timeline includes the Thanksgiving travel period, when visitors may still find restricted areas around the resort’s main entrance.
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Separate room refurbishments have been in progress since May 2025 and are scheduled to continue through August 2027 in both Magnolia Bend and Alligator Bayou. Disney says guests may see or hear construction activity during their stays, and some pathways may close temporarily with alternate routes in use.
Port Orleans – Riverside remains open during the work. Its accommodations, restaurants and recreational amenities continue operating, including boat transportation to Disney Springs.
