Lazy River Confirmed by Aerial Photos of Disney Lakeshore Lodge

Aerial view of a large building under construction near a lake at a Disney park, with roads and parked vehicles, no castle visible.

The latest aerial photos of Disney Lakeshore Lodge under construction at Walt Disney World seem to confirm the new Disney Vacation Club resort will have a lazy river. Disney Lakeshore Lodge Lazy River Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared these photos on X. The resort is under construction on the former River Country site next to Fort … Read more

Polynesian Guard Shack Nears Completion, Door & Windows Installed

Construction workers in safety vests build a Polynesian-style guard shack, similar to Disney resort theming, under a clear blue sky.

The new guard shack at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is nearing completion. New windows and a door have been installed, along with other completed tasks. Guard Shack In our previous update, the guard shack’s framework received sheathing, creating actual walls and a roof. While the roof is not complete, a portion of the exterior walls is now … Read more

Magic of Disney Animation Concept Art Added to Construction Walls in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Strollers lined up at dusk by construction walls near Disney's Hollywood Studios, no castle like those in other Disney Parks.

The construction walls that block Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios have now been adorned with signage, including concept art for the upcoming Magic of Disney Animation experience. Animation Courtyard Construction Walls Animation Courtyard was the area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that included Star Wars Launch Bay and the theater for Disney Jr. Play and … Read more

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Entrance Gets Additional Framing

Red steel beams shape Lakeshore Lodge's frame, with cranes and unfinished structures marking ongoing construction updates.

The entrance of Disney Lakeshore Lodge continues to grow as the new Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World is constructed. Hotel Entrance Since our last update, more framing has been added to the resort’s porte cochere entrance. It consists of red and black horizontal, vertical, and diagonal steel beams. They create an approximate … Read more

Elevator Blocked by Curtains, New Light Fixtures Installed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Two people set up wooden booths behind white curtains in a well-lit room with hanging lights and decorative wall panels.

Since our last construction update, new light fixtures are being tested behind the check-in desks at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, while another elevator has been blocked by some curtains. Elevator Closed When arriving at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort via monorail, guests will be greeted by a new gold sign saying “Please Pardon our Pixie Dust” … Read more

Additional A-Frame Cabin, Entrance Work, & More Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction Updates

Triangular metal framework under construction at Disney Lakeshore Lodge, with trees and blue sky in the background.

More A-frame cabins are under construction and more roof overhangs have been added to Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World. A-Frame Cabins On Clementine’s Beach next to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, another new A-frame cabin is now under construction. This most recent structure joins several other A-frame cabins on both sides of the main … Read more

Tokyo Disneyland New Space Mountain Gets Exterior Paneling

Large dome-shaped building under construction with scaffolding and cranes surrounding it on a sunny day.

Crews have started installing white exterior paneling on the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland. Space Mountain Paneling The attraction’s framework is complete, creating a silhouette similar to the classic Space Mountain. Towers of scaffolding on top of the structure surround thin spires. Paneling has been installed on the left side of the facade, above … Read more

Construction Crane Spotted Amid DinoLand Demolition in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Tropical Americas on the Rise

People walk past a green wall with a "Tropical Americas" sign as a crane works on DinoLand Demolition at Animal Kingdom.

A construction crane has been spotted in the middle of ongoing demolition of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction Crane Seen in DinoLand Zooming in on this image from our previous article on The Boneyard’s complete demolition, you can see a white crane structure rising up in the distance behind the green Tropical Americas … Read more

Main Street Train Station Refurbishment Almost Complete After 9 Months

A staircase is blocked by a large beige tarp at an outdoor location with lamps and railings.

The refurbishment of the Main Street train station at Magic Kingdom is almost complete, with only one section of stairs remaining closed. Main Street Train Station Refurbishment The train station’s two side staircases are now both open, following a period when they were each closed. A majority of the station’s central staircase is also open, … Read more

Walkways Installed At Former Cool Ship Location at Magic Kingdom

Construction site with machinery and barriers, viewed from above, near walkways and trees, buildings in the background.

Concrete pathways and site shape are starting to fill out the space around the former Cool Ship in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Cool Ship Construction The last time we reported on the construction of the former Cool Ship site in Magic Kingdom was in early August, and several changes have occurred since then. For instance, just in … Read more