The central column of Astro Orbitor at Disneyland has been repainted and reinstalled. The attraction closed for refurbishment in November and is scheduled to reopen on March 15. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment The ride was dismantled and removed from Tomorrowland to be refurbished elsewhere, while some decorative planets remained behind construction walls. The bottom half of … Read more
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom is getting some work done, with multiple panels on the canopy, which feature art of “Cinderella,” covered. Panel Refurbishment at Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Two of the panels of the carrousel are currently covered, with the scrim designed to replicate the look of the canopy, making them less … Read more
An opening season announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana audio-animatronic revealed, and construction walls redecorated for Mardi Gras — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media Disney+ The … Read more
The “One Man’s Dream” theater in Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently closed for refurbishment. One Man’s Dream Closed The Walt Disney Presents exhibit, live-action Ariel meet-and-greet, and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” exhibit are still open. While the theater is closed, guests are not able to exit through it and will … Read more
Doubloon Lagoon pool and Mardi Grogs pool bar are currently closed as they undergo a routine refurbishment at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter. Guests hoping to head toward the pool area of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter are met with A-frame signs letting them know that the pool area, including Doubloon … Read more
While most of the scaffolding has been removed from Hotel du Canada in the Canada Pavilion of EPCOT, work is not yet complete on the refurbishment of the building. Canada Pavilion Construction Since work began last summer, construction walls have blocked access to most of the upper area of the Canada Pavilion. Northwest Mercantile and … Read more
Refurbishment work has moved to the front of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom. Scrim went up on the back of the shop in late December. These are now gone, with scrim blocking the small courtyard in front of the store instead. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Refurbishment Scrim and rolling planters were previously in … Read more
A surprise “Moana” sequel announced, Disney to invest 70 percent of $60 billion in expanding the theme parks — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media Disney+ The Walt Disney Company WDW News … Read more
It appears that the upcoming refurbishment for Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been either postponed or canceled, according to the Walt Disney World operating calendar. Walt Disney Presents Refurbishment Removed from Calendar As we previously reported, the attraction was scheduled to close starting Monday, February 12, 2024, and would remain closed through … Read more
The bioluminescent walkways that light up Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting a fresh coat of paint. Bioluminescent Walkways Getting a Refresh in Pandora The UV-reactant paint is being reapplied on several of the walkways around Pandora. This refresh is not uncommon, as the paint does not fair well … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 28, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
Most of the scrim has been removed from Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom after a months-long exterior refurbishment. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment Since our last refurbishment update, scrim has been wrapped around the bridge that crosses over the walkway between Columbia Harbour House and Memento Mori, The Haunted Mansion gift shop. Inside the bridge … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, January 22, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
According to the Walt Disney World operating calendar, Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to close for refurbishment starting in mid-February 2024. Walt Disney Presents Refurbishment According to the Walt Disney World website, the attraction will be closed for refurbishment starting Monday, February 12, 2024, and running through Friday, March 1. Walt … Read more
Just a few days after Astro Orbitor was completely deconstructed at Disneyland Park as refurbishment continues, the entire structure is now essentially gone. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment Astro Orbitor initially closed for refurbishment in November 2023, and is currently set to reopen sometime in “Winter 2024,” meaning likely sometime in January, February, or March. Currently, the … Read more
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort will be undergoing a few refurbishments over the next few weeks. Guests planning a stay at the hotel soon may want to make note of these temporary closures. At this time, the Hideaway Bar and pool are temporarily closed. Universal’s Cabana Bay Hideaway Bar and Pool Closed The Hideaway Bar … Read more