Since our last construction update, Disney Lakeshore Lodge has grown in size to include a third floor and crews have begun working on the resort’s fourth floor. Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction We know from a September 2024 permit that the new hotel will be 10 stories. Disney Lakesore Lodge was announced a few months after … Read more
The construction continues on the new roof structure being added near Woody’s Lunch Box, with one of the missing panels returned to its original place and a new fire alarm. Roof Structure Progress at Woody’s Lunch Box The addition of a roof structure to help shade some of the seating by Woody’s Lunch Box has … Read more
The latest construction on the mysterious Hotel du Canada project in EPCOT includes window work. Canada Pavilion Construction There has been construction on the upper level of the Canada Pavilion on and off since the summer of 2023. Initially, the Hotel du Canada facade was simply renovated, but since construction resumed last summer, crews have … Read more
The construction to refurbish Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort continues with more jackhammer work, covered windows, and concrete painting. Stormalong Bay Construction Update Stormalong Bay has been closed for refurbishment since early January 2025. In one of our previous updates, we saw several construction crew members walking the deck of the pirate ship. … Read more
In a recent update from aerial photographer bioreconstruct, the fountains in Epic Universe have now been spotted testing at full power. Epic Universe Fountain Testing Aerial photographer bioreconstruct is back to provide even more photos of Epic Universe as the park draws ever nearer to its official May 22 opening date. In this latest set … Read more
Concrete facade walls at the Universal Studios Store recently received a fresh coat of bright yellow paint as expansion work continues in CityWalk. Universal Studios Store Construction Since our last update, black paneling has now been installed on the awning of the Universal Studios Store. The design resembles a movie filmstrip. A coating of blue … Read more
More weather-proofing has been installed on the new Test Track overhang in EPCOT as the attraction is reimagined. Test Track Construction The new Test Track sign still hasn’t been installed in front of the attraction. The old sign was completely removed last November. Imagineering filed a permit for new signage in January, but that could … Read more
The construction to create additional covered seating near Woody’s Lunch Box continues with more roof panels installed and exposed wiring visible. Woody’s Lunch Box Expanded Seating Project To resolve some of the guest concerns that Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios does not have enough shade or seating areas, Disney has been working to … Read more
Thanks to bioreconstruct on X, we now have aerial photos of the ongoing demolition of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama in DinoLand U.S.A. DinoLand U.S.A. Demolition Photos Rapid progress has recently been made as Disney continues to demolish Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama. This construction is the first stage of the transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the … Read more
Despite some rainy weather, work on the new Test Track awning in EPCOT continues, with tar paper layered over plywood. New Test Track Awning All of the entrances to Test Track are still blocked by grey construction walls as work continues on Test Track. While most of the reimagining work is taking place inside the … Read more
More beach has been blocked, more walls have been installed, and another flying dumpster was spotted during our latest photo update of the construction on the new Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World. Lakeshore Lodge Construction Photos Most of the construction on the new Lakeshore Lodge can be seen from across Bay Lake. Several tall … Read more
The demolition of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama to make way for a new Tropical Americas area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is picking up speed, as the entrance sign has been demolished overnight. Dino-Rama Entrance Sign Demolished In new photographs over the green construction walls lining the now-closed Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, the entrance sign has … Read more
The framework for an awning has been erected in the construction site of Woody’s Lunch Box at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Woody’s Lunch Box Construction The new structure is next to the K’nex tower at the back of the quick-service venue’s seating area. The tower and surrounding land have been blocked by rolling planters and scrims … Read more
Crew members present at the on-going refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom were smiling and waving at guests voyaging on the Liberty Square Riverboat as it passed new construction. In today’s Big Thunder Mountain update, crews appear to be hard at work on the structural supports of the mountain near its base. … Read more
The temporary seating which has been set up along the path from Toy Story Land to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been removed as construction on a new covered seating area continues near Woody’s Lunch Box. The seating area at Woody’s Lunch Box was unexpectedly demolished in September of 2024. Limited, temporary seating has been … Read more
Work continues on the refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the latest construction has expanded to include queue buildings on the front of the mountain. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Usually, our tour of the latest Big Thunder Mountain Railroad construction starts on the Liberty Square Riverboat. Today, however, our first photos are taken … Read more