Crews are making progress on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, including some adjustments to the rockwork in the queue. Queue Rockwork Refurbishment crews are visible today in Frontierland as they continue working on the queue for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Compared to some of the earlier refurbishment stages, there has been a lot … Read more
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
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
The latest work at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort shows the expansion of the Garden View Tea Room construction walls, progress on the upcoming birdcage bar, and updates to the elevator area. Garden View Tea Room The Garden View Tea Room construction zone has expanded. In our last update, the walls were located right in front … Read more
Along with additional roofing and sliding glass doors, the future entrance to Disney Lakeshore Lodge is beginning to take shape. Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update Approaching from Bay Lake, we got a look at the continued work on the furthest section of the new resort. As with our last update, there are still several cranes moving … Read more
Both the former Jaws bathroom and World Expo Bridge appear complete and ready for guest use ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 2025, which begins next week. Jaws Bathroom The building is one of the last remaining elements of the former Amity Island area that was replaced by Diagon Alley. It has been closed since February 2025. … Read more
The former Muppet Courtyard area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now cleared of rubble from the Stage 1 Company Store demolition as prep work for Monsters Inc. Land continues. Monsters Inc. Construction New aerial photos shared on X by Bioreconstruct show that much of the dirt work surrounding the former Muppet Courtyard has been flattened after … Read more
Additional steel columns and horizontal beams have been added behind construction walls as the Avengers Campus expansion project continues in Disney California Adventure. Avengers Campus Expansion and Construction Just yesterday, Disney shared a look at some of the ongoing construction to expand Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. In the post, the first steel column … Read more
A Disneyland guest managed to place a doll holding a “Remember Hiroshima” sign on “it’s a small world,” Walt Disney World debuted a new Annual Passholder magnet featuring Crush, Disney has reached a mutual settlement with actress Gina Carano, and Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members will be getting new outfits — all this and … Read more
Disney has shared a first look at some of the ongoing construction to expand Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, and the first steel column for the project has now been lifted into place. Avengers Campus Expansion Goes Vertical New images of the ongoing project were shared by Walt Disney Imagineering on Instagram. The post … Read more
Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X and WDWNT reporters, we have another in-depth look at the current construction for the upcoming Disney Lakeshore Lodge. Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update The first photo provided by @bioreconstruct shows the expansive resort in relation to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Pioneer Hall. All three “wings” and the courtyard area continue to take … Read more
Framing has begun at the new structure at the former site of the Cool Ship in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Cool Ship Construction Just a few days ago, only orange spray paint outlined the future construction on the concrete pad. Now, wooden framing has been added to the platform in the same odd shape. While … Read more
Crews are still clearing land for work on the new entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney’s Polynesian Resort Entrance Construction It was announced earlier this year that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would be getting a new roadway entrance. As per the official announcement, From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village … Read more
Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X, we can compare an aerial view of the construction at the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge to photos taken from the ground as several additional A-frame cabins and roofing structures are taking shape. Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction From this aerial view, we can see just how large the next Disney Vacation Club … Read more
Prior to the permanent closure of the Liberty Square Riverboat and the adjustments to the Walt Disney World Railroad, we took one more look at the ongoing Big Thunder Mountain Railroad construction progress. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction On July 6, we took a final ride on both the Walt Disney World Railroad before it … Read more
BouTiki, the main gift shop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, has been undergoing a phased refurbishment focused on the flooring. That refurbishment is now complete. BouTiki Refurbishment Completed The refurbishment, which began on June 2, took place in phases so that the store could continue to operate. Portions of the store were closed and merchandise … Read more