Exit Scrim Goes Up at Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom

The Haunted Mansion, which has been covered with scrim for most of 2026, now has more scrim installed around the attraction’s exit area. Haunted Mansion Exit Scrim As you can see above, the building section that serves as the Haunted Mansion’s exit is now covered in plain, green scrim. When refurbishment work began on the … Read more

Stone Work and Roof Details Added to EPCOT's Refreshment Port

New color on the roof and stonework being added around the former Refreshment Port kiosk indicates its current retheming. Since closing January 12, EPCOT’s Refreshment Port has been steadily undergoing a refurbishment to become La Poutinerie, sponsored by Air Canada. Refreshment Port Refurbishment When we last covered the ongoing work at the former Refreshment Port, … Read more

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Upper Level Terraces Reopen and Window Decals Removed as Refurbishment Work Continues

Visitors are still asked to mind the pixie dust in certain areas of the rustic resort, but some spots have been restored to accessible condition for guests. Construction Continues at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Ongoing construction remains visible around Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, with new photos showing continued refurbishment activity near the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins … Read more

Scaffolding Expands Again Outside The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World

Work continues as crews install additional scaffolding at The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom. Recently, multiple permits were filed for work on The Haunted Mansion. First, the lawn was cleared of shrubs and trees, and then scaffolding went up in the queue’s graveyard. Then, scaffolding covered in green scrim was installed for work on the building’s facade, … Read more

Demolition Continues at the Former La Brea Bakery at Disneyland

A few days ago, we reported that demolition had begun at the former La Brea Bakery in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Now it appears that work is continuing with much more of the building demolished. Demolition Update The building that once housed La Brea Bakery and then Earl of Sandwich is quickly … Read more

Walkway Pattern Installations Continue at Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT

In December 2025, we reported new sidewalk patterns delineating the line between the Mexico and Norway Pavilions in EPCOT. Now we spotted a new one on the other side of the Mexico Pavilion. Walkway Patterns As guests enter the Mexico Pavilion area, they’ll encounter a row of new concrete slabs with patterns. These Mayan-inspired patterns … Read more

'Coco' Attraction Construction Begins at Disney California Adventure

A new Coco attraction is heading to Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort. We reported the location in June 2025, and it appears that shrub and foliage removal have begun, indicating the beginning of construction on the new attraction. Foliage Removal Behind the construction gates, we can see that shrubs are being removed from the … Read more

Test Dummies Spotted on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios

People in white-and-black uniforms ride a roller coaster near a brick building and palm trees, similar to Disney parks’ theming.

We spotted the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride vehicles sitting outside on the track with test dummies strapped into them. Test Dummies on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Our reporter noticed this train loaded up with test dummies sitting on the track just outside the queue building. Each coaster train will consist of four … Read more

Fogged Forest Window Decals & More Roof Work at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort

Cozy Fort Wilderness Lodge interior with patterned chairs, wood beams overhead, and large windows in the background.

Construction work appears to be wrapping up as proposed end date looms for the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge refurbishment project. Wilderness Lodge Construction It was announced in November of 2024, that the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge would undergo refurbishment from mid-May 2025 to September 2025. Although … Read more

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Entrance Sign Installed, Final Touches on Track

A mural of a speeding car and "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" on a brick building, with people walking by below.

We’re checking in on the construction of the intense new coaster Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood, which has most of its exterior track almost complete and has a new entrance sign. Queue Building Mural & Entrance The mural on the attraction building has been completed: the name now boldly stands out … Read more

Exterior Concrete Work Begins on Disney Lakeshore Lodge

A paved path by Lakeshore leads past a brown building to a large hotel under construction with scaffolding and cranes.

Concrete work begins and even more roof framing continues in our newest Disney Lakeshore Lodge construction update at Walt Disney World. Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update In our last update, we noted that crews were adding awning frames to the A-frame cabins on the east side of the resort. There are about seven cabins standing on … Read more

Pile Driver Looms Over Hollywood Studios as Work Continues on Monsters Inc. Land

People gather in an outdoor plaza near a mural, with Monster's Inc. Land construction visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

A tall pile driver now looms over Disney’s Hollywood Studios as construction continues on the future Monsters Inc. Land. Construction Continues on Future Monsters Inc. Land On a recent visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed a looming pile driver that can be seen from most of the park. From just outside of the former … Read more

Metal Framing Added to Former Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom

Scaffolding stands in a drained, muddy riverbed near a wooden bridge and stone lamp post, surrounded by trees.

As draining continues and pieces of track are being removed, metal framing is going vertical in the former Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Construction Recently, the first visible piece of track from the Rivers of America was removed as Disney transforms the area into Piston Peak. Now that the area is … Read more

Retaining Wall Appears, Path Visible as Tropical Americas Construction Continues

A green house with a sloped roof, tropical trees behind, and a fire hydrant by the path visible out front.

Construction on Tropical Americas continues, with a walking path now visible and new retaining wall in place. Walking Path Emerges, Retaining Wall In Place Since our last update on Tropical Americas construction and DinoLand U.S.A. demolition, demo rubble and the crumpled Dino Institute Billboard have been cleared up and cement has been poured, with a … Read more