Walt Disney World Resort has announced the upcoming refurbishment closure of the Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. The popular dining location at the Value Resort hotel in the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort Area will close beginning on September 18, 2026.Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort ClosureCredit: Mike Liu, FlickrOn September 2, Walt Disney World Resort announced that the Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort would close for refurbishment on September 18, 2026. There will be a temporary pool bar nearby while the popular spot is closed, but it’s unclear whether that pop-up location will serve the same full menu as the permanent bar.Despite the upcoming refurbishment, operations at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort are expected to continue normally. Existing and upcoming hotel reservations will be honored, though guests may see or hear construction activity during the day. However, Walt Disney World Resort tries to restrict disruptive work to the daytime hours, when most guests are at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs.Credit: DisneyWalt Disney World Resort said that the Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will reopen in mid-December 2026, but did not share an exact date. It’s unclear whether there will be any visible changes to this Value Resort dining location when it reopens.Impact on the Other All-Star ResortsWalt Disney World Resort has not announced similar pool bar closures for Disney’s All-Star Music Resort or Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. It’s unclear whether Disney plans to refurbish the main pool bars at those hotels; however, Disney typically refurbishes in phases, so it’s possible the Singing Spirits Pool Bar and the Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar will undergo maintenance in the near future.Credit: Inside the MagicDisney is currently refurbishing guest rooms and the Donald’s Double Feature merchandise location at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. The Value Resort hotel remains open, as does its gift shop, but guests may have fewer souvenir options during their visit.Which of the three All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World is your favorite? Share your thoughts with Inside the Magic in the comments! The post Disney World Announces All-Star Resort Area Closure, Beginning September 18 appeared first on Inside the Magic.