Be Our Guest refurbishment Archives

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/29/21): More Vault Collection Decorations and Merchandise Arrive, 1971 Party Line Gone After Confectionery Refurbishment, 50th Anniversary Collectible Coins Debut, and More

September 29, 2021 Katie Francis

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 Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Section of Beast’s Castle at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom Being Painted

September 29, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

A few weeks ago, scaffolding was removed, and refurbishment was mostly completed on the exterior of Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom, but one section of wall at the front of Beast’s castle had yet to be repainted. Crew members are now working on the wall, so refurbishment should be officially completed soon. Though the … Read more

PHOTOS: All Scaffolding Removed From Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom

September 8, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

All construction scaffolding has been removed from the Be Our Guest façade at Magic Kingdom. Guests can once again enjoy the view of Beast’s Castle. The castle has been freshly painted, which is particularly noticeable on its turrets and rooftops. However, the turrets on the front castle wall are still a green-ish color so may … Read more

PHOTOS: Turrets of Castle Repainted at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom

August 26, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The façade of Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom is being refurbished ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. This includes repainting some of the mountainous exterior and Beast’s Castle. Some scaffolding remains in a corner of the mountain, where we saw a painter working. They were adding texture to the mountain rock. More crew members … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Be Our Guest Exterior Continues at the Magic Kingdom

August 20, 2021 Matthew Soberman

With Walt Disney World’s fiftieth anniversary just weeks away, the exterior of Be Our Guest continues to be spruced up at the Magic Kingdom. Construction workers were spotted repainting the castle atop the restaurant. Since our last visit, the white accents to the windows appear more pronounced. Meanwhile, work has already begun on painting the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/12/21): Disney Releases Q3 Earnings Report, Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives, and More

August 12, 2021 Katie Francis

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 Thursday, August 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Be Our Guest’ Castle Finally Being Repainted at Magic Kingdom

August 12, 2021 Charly Shelton

It has been three weeks since scaffolding went up around the mountainside and eventually the castle at ‘Be Our Guest’ restaurant in Fantasyland. After a good pressure washing for the castle to remove dirt and old paint, it is now time to repaint it and bring back that luster just in time for Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Snow Repainted at Be Our Guest Restaurant as Refurbishment Continues for the 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom

August 8, 2021 Katie Francis

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The 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom is October 1, and all around the park, crews are hard at work ensuring everything looks its best. In Fantasyland, the mountains and castle at Be Our Guest Restaurant are being repainted. Today, we spotted crew members adding snow to the mountaintops. The snow had considerably faded in … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scaffolding Erected Around Castle at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom

August 7, 2021 Charly Shelton

As Walt Disney World gears up for its 50th anniversary celebrations, many parts of the resort are undergoing maintenance to make them look their best. Among the ongoing refurbishments in the Magic Kingdom is Be Our Guest restaurant in Fantasyland. For the last several weeks, the rockwork surrounding Beast’s castle has been covered in scaffolding … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/4/21 (Main Street Train Station Begins Unveiling, New Enchanted Tiki Room Wishables Plush Take Us to A Tropical Hideaway, New “The Haunted Mansion” Madame Leota Pandora Charm Is to Die For, & More)

August 7, 2021 Kayla Pareti

Hey-howdy-hey from a very overcast day at Magic Kingdom! There’s a lot in store today so let’s get going! Starting off this cloudy day with a pleasant surprise, the Main Street Train Station is starting to be uncovered for the approaching 50th anniversary! New trees were planted in front of Crystal Palace and Casey’s Corner … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/31/21 (NEW “Hocus Pocus” Sanderson Sisters Pandora Charm, NEW WDW Logo Merchandise, Frontierland Construction Continues, and More)

July 31, 2021 Kayla Pareti

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Royal greetings from a sunny day in Magic Kingdom! It’s another hot and sunny day at the castle, so let’s get started! While yesterday’s indoor face covering signage was very inconsistent, signs could be found outside just about every entrance in Magic Kingdom today, including standing A-boards as you walk underneath the archway. A new … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Surrounds Castle at Be Our Guest Restaurant as Refurbishment Continues at Magic Kingdom

July 31, 2021 Katie Francis

In preparation for the World’s Most Magical Celebration, much of the Magic Kingdom is undergoing refurbishment, including Be Our Guest Restaurant. Repainting has already begun on the rockwork outside the entry, and it seems it will soon expand to the castle. A sign on the bridge lets guests know about the ongoing refurbishment. The current … Read more