Room refurbishments have been underway at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort for just over a year now, but with improvements finalized over on that side of the resort, work has begun on the guest rooms at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We were out there today to check in on the latest construction progress. Work is starting … Read more
For many Walt Disney World fans, their nostalgia of the parks goes hand-in-hand with memories of the numerous McDonald’s kiosks that served food from the Golden Arches. Due to a strategic partnership that went into effect in 1997, a total of six co-branded kiosks and quick service restaurants sold McDonald’s French Fries, McNuggets, and even … Read more
According to permits filed earlier this month, the last remaining McDonald’s location on Walt Disney World property is set to undergo a vast refurbishment starting on October 30th. The permits detailed architectural work, new roofing, and building improvements coming to the McDonald’s, which is located at 1596 W. Buena Vista Drive, or right by the gates … Read more
Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds will be closed for a short refurbishment on weekdays until November. The Matterhorn Bobsleds will fully reopen from the refurbishment on Saturday, November 2. According to Disneyland’s website “Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust: Matterhorn Bobsleds will be closed for refurbishment from October 21 to 25 and October 28 to November 1, 2019”. On … Read more
For years, two adorable, three-dimensional signs featuring a “Rocketeer”-style Mickey have flanked each entrance to the Mickey’s Star Traders store in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. Despite multiple paint jobs in the land and ongoing refurbishment inside the store, these two signs remained untouched… until now. It appears that both signs have been removed and … Read more
Disney has changed the names of the menu items at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo to remove the Star Wars-themed names in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Previously, names like Smoked Kaadu Ribs and Fried Endorian Tip-Yip graced the menu, adding to the theme of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. All of the main entrees, including kids … Read more
In the wake of this morning’s rumors surrounding the cancellation of Christmas light installation on Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant, or Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris, additional conjectures on possible reasons behind the decision have surfaced. Disneyland Paris source ED92 tweeted that the reason there will be no Christmas lights this year … Read more
Guests looking to design a SimCar and test-drive its capability, efficiency, responsiveness, and power in Test Track on their upcoming 2020 vacation should be aware that the high-speed attraction will be undergoing refurbishment starting in January. The attraction is set to undergo a brief refurbishment from January 13th, 2020 to February 26, 2020. No known … Read more
Mickey’s of Hollywood, one of the oldest storefronts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, was shuttered back in May as yet another historic piece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios was closed for refurbishment. Today, the store officially reopened after its massive overhaul, with the reopening slightly behind schedule. Mickey’s of Hollywood was always regarded as the “Emporium” of … Read more
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is a personal favorite of mine, as well as a fan favorite for many passholders and guests, if you couldn’t tell from the increased wait times. (Back in my day, it used to be a constant walk-on!) Well, due to its increased popularity, it seems they’ve added it to the … Read more
Closed since March 1, Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has made its triumphant return. Just in time for the Galaxy’s Edge crowds, Hollywood Boulevard finally has some much-needed retail space back as Mickey’s of Hollywood will not reopen until September 16. The store will offer a variety of merchandise from inside Galaxy’s Edge as … Read more
If you’re staying as a resort guest at Disney’s Pop Century in the near future, and you plan on using Disney’s Resort Airline Check-in service, you may want to be aware of some ongoing refurbishments. On the right-hand side of the lobby, you’ll see that the hallway that is normally home to the Resort Airline … Read more
Work began back at the end of April to replace the aging, “pixelated”-style floor in the lobby of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The project has been progressing in phases throughout the summer, and it looks like they’re right on track for their early September completion goal! The renovation comes ahead of the opening of Disney … Read more
There’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day! And tomorrow’s just a refurb away. With all this talk about updates and refurbishments for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, one can’t help but think of the classics who are in need of the most help. Enter Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, … Read more
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will undergo a brief refurbishment in early 2020. The dinner show will not be available January 21 through January 25, 2020, for the refurbishment of the show’s venue, Luau Cove. Reservations for the dinner show will resume on January 28, 2020, as shows only occur … Read more
So maybe The Rock was right after all. Things are gearing up at the Magic Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1st, 2021, and it seems Cinderella Castle pathways and Tomorrowland aren’t the only things getting some much-needed updates and TLC. Over in Adventureland and Frontierland, refurbishments will be taking place as … Read more