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
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
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
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
The walkway leading from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been under construction for months. Now, some of the walls have been replaced with rolling planters, and we have a little more insight as to what the construction entails. Hollywood Studios Walkway Construction We first reported on this … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Truss tower structures that will soon hold lights for the upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have appeared in the Magic Kingdom in preparation for the seasonal event. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Lighting Trusses We spotted these truss towers near Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland. Lighting will be placed atop the towers to provide a … Read more
Construction continues in the area around Mission: SPACE at EPCOT. During a recent visit to the park, we noticed some progress had taken place. Mission: SPACE Construction At the ride’s exit, we spotted some gray patches of concrete that have yet to be painted to match their surroundings. The gray patches really stick out in … Read more
As Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel continues it’s transformation into Pixar Place Hotel, more updated elements are being opened up for guests’ use. Pixar Place Hotel Interior Parts of the main lobby and surrounding common areas have reopened for guests’ use. The elevator bay for the hotel has also reopened. It matches the style of the … Read more
A teal color scheme is being incorporated across the building housing Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Florida. We previously reported first spotting blue stripes Thursday on the side directly behind construction for the new Minion Café in Production Central — soon to be transformed into a Minions-dedicated land. Color Transformation at Transformers We assume … Read more