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PHOTOS: 11/22/19 Magic Kingdom Arrival Experience, Transportation and Ticket Center, Grand Floridian Bridge Construction Updates

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Several major construction projects in and around Seven Seas Lagoon have made big strides this week. The long-awaited pedestrian bridge that will connect Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with Magic Kingdom finally saw a big step forward this morning. Overnight, workers hoisted the pedestrian bridge into place and connected it with the rotating mechanism. From … Read more

PHOTOS: Exterior Renovations Continue Across Jambo House and Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Renovation work on various exteriors at the Animal Kingdom Lodge resort continues to progress. Today, we took a look at the latest construction updates. Jambo House Work has shifted from one side of the exterior balconies to the other since our last visit. While guests can still access the Savanna viewing areas, signs and fences … Read more

PHOTOS: Mysterious Construction Site Appears at Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Just when we thought all the construction around Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ front entrance was complete, we spotted some new construction fencing. The new expanded front entrance and security checkpoint area debuted in August for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Last week, we first took notice of something going on at the front entrance, around … Read more

PHOTOS: New Grand Avenue “Public Water Works” Bathroom Signage Signals Near-Completion of Delayed Hollywood Studios Expansion Project

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At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the new restrooms across from the BaseLine Tap House appear to be nearing completion. The structure that stands where the Star Wars Speeder Bike photo op used to be is receiving its final theming touches. While in our last update we thought that the restrooms’ opening was going to coincide with … Read more

PHOTOS: Roofing Almost Complete on New Front Entrance Structure at the Magic Kingdom; Latest Update on Grand Floridian Walkway Bridge

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If you’ve been to Magic Kingdom lately, you may have noticed the multiple construction sites by the park’s front entrance and in the surrounding areas. All of this (much needed) work is being completed in preparation for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary. The resort is getting a quite the facelift before its big day, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trees Planted Along France Pavilion Expansion Path; Latest Construction Progress on La Crêperie de Paris 11/17/19

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Bonjour, yet again, from EPCOT’s France pavilion! Work on the area for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris is moving so quickly that something new and exciting pops up every single day! In our last update, we discovered new structures and more support beams. Today brings us a whole new set of updates. … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Update on Continuing Entrance Enhancements and More at EPCOT (11/15/19)

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As construction work continues on the reimagined EPCOT entrance, a quick trip on the Highway in the Sky shows some notable updates to the work around Future World and the park. As we approach the park, we can still seem some booms in the water and the large dirt pile for construction work off to … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Arrival Experience Enhancements (New Boat Dock, Security Screening Area, Entrance Planters) Construction Update 11/14/19

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The ongoing construction work on the Magic Kingdom arrival experience enhancements has continued its steady push forward this week. New construction equipment continues to flow into the staging and storage areas just east of the Magic Kingdom bus loop. The former dock site for the resorts boats is completely devoid of anything green as construction … Read more

PHOTOS: Concrete Poured, Security Structure Takes Shape as Construction Progresses on Transportation and Ticket Center

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The ongoing construction to enhance Disney’s Transportation and Ticket Center has seen several notable changes this month. As the tram loop refurbishment continues, guests are still being dropped off before the tunnel under Seven Seas Drive. Several large sections of new concrete have been poured behind the construction walls. A new planter wall that encompasses … Read more

PHOTOS: France Pavilion Expansion Gets New Pavement, La Crêperie de Paris Roof Progress at EPCOT

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Bonjour from the France pavilion in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT! Today, we noticed that the new area for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris has progressed since our last update. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris are set to open Summer 2020. In Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, guests will shrink down to … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Work Pops Up at Former Walt Disney World Speedway Site Near the Magic Kingdom

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UPDATE: The work you see below is part of a project to expand parking at the Magic Kingdom. You can see the plans in South Florida Water Management permit 190429-9. As we told you back in 2015, Walt Disney World Speedway was closed and demolished for parking improvements to the Magic Kingdom parking lot. This week, … Read more

PHOTOS: International Gateway Entrance Path Changes as Construction Continues at EPCOT

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Hello from EPCOT, which seems to have construction going on everywhere you look. This time, we focus our attention over on the entrance and exit to the International Gateway. Our last update in September was even back before the Skyliner opened! Lots of progress has been made in this area in a short amount of … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Removed at Tomorrowland Entrance in Disneyland; Newly Expanded Walkway Revealed

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After three months of work, construction walls have finally come down at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland entrance. As we previously reported, most of the famous “french fry” rocks framing the Tomorrowland entrance have been removed in an effort to improve Disneyland’s walkways. The “Tomorrowland” marquee sign was also removed. The new entrance is much more open, with … Read more

PHOTOS: Reflections – A Lakeside Disney Lodge Construction Brings in Heavy Machinery; Framework Erected for New Tri-Circle-D Ranch

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The sounds of an active construction site could be heard echoing across Bay Lake today as heavy machinery began work on Reflections – A Lakeside Disney Lodge. From the dock at Wilderness Lodge, you can see a large yellow construction crane lifting large metal pieces from behind the trees. A much smaller backhoe was visible … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Bridge Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom

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The bridge connecting the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa with the Magic Kingdom has seen continued work in the past few weeks. As you approach on the Resort Monorail loop, the big red construction crane looms large in the distance. As we pass over the site, you can see several large pieces that are waiting … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop After Re-Opening Date is Delayed at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

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While at the Beach Club Resort today, we decided to stop in to check on how work is coming along at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. The ’50s-inspired ice cream destination closed in August to undergo extensive refurbishment. It was announced last week that the refurbishment schedule has been delayed, with the new projected re-opening date … Read more

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