Former Imagineer Joe Rohde posted never-before-seen concept art on Instagram and wrote about the unbuilt Disney attractions he worked on in the 1980s. Unbuilt Adventureland Log Flume “This might look like it’s from the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland but it’s not. It’s from years before that,” Rohde said in his Instagram post. He explained … Read more
The water wheel at the Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom has returned to full operation. Swiss Family Treehouse Water Wheel The Swiss Family Treehouse closed for refurbishment in November. It later partially reopened, but the refurbishment didn’t wrap up until May. When all the scaffolding came down last month, the water wheel was spinning. … Read more
The original Tangaroa Tree located just outside Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Disneyland Park has been rebuilt, and the nearly-complete tree is now visible again above the construction walls. Tangaroa Tree Rebuilt The Tangaroa Tree first appeared in 1963, which is when the Enchanted Tiki Room first opened to guests. The tree was originally … Read more
A fountain located in Adventureland has now been revealed after two years behind construction walls. Adventureland Fountain Revealed In the summer of 2023, a pipe burst, creating the need to remove the fountain. This area has been behind walls since the removal. However, in our last update, the first visible work since the incident could … Read more
The refurbishment of Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom is complete, and all scaffolding has been removed from the attraction. Swiss Family Treehouse The tree and treehouse in Adventureland are now fully visible again. Earlier this week, scrim and scaffolding still covered the lower half of the tree, including the water wheel. It originally closed … Read more
The Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom remains under refurbishment but half of the scrim and scaffolding has come down from the attraction. Adventureland Construction The treehouse has been closed since November, and despite missing its original reopening date, it partially reopened just before Christmas, and the crow’s nest reopened in February. But green scrim … Read more
Disney Parks Blog announced the name of the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern coming to Magic Kingdom, and shared details of the bar’s backstory. The Beak and Barrel The Beak and Barrel will open “later this year” in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. It’s under construction next to the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop, … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful, but busy day in the Magic Kingdom. I think I spoke too soon, the cheerleaders are still running around the parks. That didn’t stop me from my usual shenanigans of finding new merchandise and construction updates. I am really excited to see what comes of the Magic Kingdom area over … Read more
In a shocking announcement, Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed that they have been considering major land overhauls to carry their theme parks through 2035, including a re-imagining of Adventureland at Tokyo Disneyland. According to the early concept art just released, this may permanently erase the world famous Jungle Cruise, Enchanted Tiki Room, Swiss Family Treehouse, … Read more
Howdy! Today I spent the morning in Magic Kingdom, where I found many small park updates, new CRISLU jewelry, and refreshed signs. In the afternoon, I park-hopped to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where I found new “Star Wars” merchandise and more park updates. Good Morning from Magic Kingdom Good morning from a beautiful Magic Kingdom. The … Read more
The Adventureland and Frontierland sign from the back of the former land has been reinstalled at Magic Kingdom after three months. Refurbished Adventureland / Frontierland Sign The double-sided sign hangs from an archway structure at the back of Adventureland. It was removed in January. It features the same design as previously, but appears to have … Read more
As part of the latest announcements for Disneyland Paris, the Adventure Isle section of the park will be updated with a new Pirates of the Caribbean treasure hunt. Pirates of the Caribbean Treasure Hunt Adventure Isle is a section of Adventureland in Disneyland Paris that includes a shipwreck, a network of dark caves, and the … Read more
Visible tarps offer insight into construction of the new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge at Magic Kingdom. Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge Construction The transparent tarps peek above the construction walls outside Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar. There has barely been construction visible above these walls in the past several months. The tarps are taped … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has given us a glimpse at concrete work which occurred in Adventureland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. In an Instagram post, Senior Production Designer, Jim Casey shares a behind the scene look at concrete work in Adventureland. He begins by stating the each step in the process is literally set in … Read more
Refurbishment in the Emporium continues at Magic Kingdom, with construction walls moving to completely seal off the Youth and Plush sections. Emporium Refurbishment Continues We have been following the refurbishment since it began in January, and the construction has since progressed forward from the back entrance to the Emporium inside Casey’s Corner, one room at … Read more
Steel framework is now visible as construction continues on the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge. Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge Construction As Disney continues to transform the former Pirates League space into a new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge, steel beams have been installed. Over the brown construction walls steel framing is visible. Crews are … Read more