Do you have a link to that? I can't find that info. There will be refurb on the pool and pool bar but I have not received any word on room refurbs.
ETA: found it. Guess I will call to confirm.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge- Jambo House- starting 2/12/2018 pilot program where transactions will be handled with cash free option. All purchases and service will accept MagicBands, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay. Children's Activity Center closing 8/1/2018.
Jambo House- room refurbishment- Mid 8/2018- Fall 2019. Uzima Springs Pool- Jambo House, Uzima Springs Pool and Uzima Springs Pool Bar closed 9/1/2018- Winter 2018. During this time Samawati Springs Pool and Maji Pool Bar in Kidani Village will be available. A shuttle will be provide to and from the Animal Kingdom Villas to Jambo house. Guests may see or hear construction butnoise should not be heard betweek dusk and 9 AM.
EDIT: just got off the phone with guest services. The refurb will be starting with the Villas.