Disney announced Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close for at least a year, confirming previous rumors. Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment Even before Disney officially announced details of their beyond Big Thunder project, construction permits indicated the ride would close for a major refurbishment. The Walt Disney World website now states: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will … Read more
Walt Disney World has confirmed that permits are being filed this week to begin work on the “Cars” and Disney Villains-themed areas coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Filing Permits This Week for Frontierland Expansion In a press release, Walt Disney World confirmed that the Frontierland expansion in Magic Kingdom “officially begins” … Read more
Disney has confirmed that the biggest Magic Kingdom expansion in history will include a Disney Villains land. Disney Villains Land Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced during Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that a new Magic Kingdom land will be home to the Disney Villains we know and loathe … Read more
Disney has filed a permit for a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment, possibly indicating the beginning of the Beyond Big Thunder expansion project at Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Permit Filed at Magic Kingdom As first reported by danlb_2000, DCBaker, and many others in the forums of WDWMagic, Disney has filed a “General Construction” … Read more
Following Disney’s settlement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District over its state-level lawsuit, Walt Disney World is expected to soon begin its permit process for the “Beyond Big Thunder” project. Beyond Big Thunder Permit Process to Begin Soon According to a report from Scott Gustin on X, Walt Disney World is in the process … Read more