New scrim has been installed in the queue for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, blocking off the view of the Sunset Showcase Theater as work continues on the upcoming Disney Villains show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Scrim Installed in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Queue We found that new dark green scrim has been erected on the … Read more
Construction walls and scrim have been set up at the EPCOT bus stop area, likely for extending the stop. EPCOT Bus Stop Construction A view from the parking lot shows construction walls have been set up in the EPCOT bus stop area. Visible over the walls are structural beams that have been set up. There … Read more
New cabanas and a new dining pavilion are under construction at the adults-only beach of Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay. The additions have yet to be confirmed by Disney, but photos have revealed the project’s progress. Castaway Cay Construction The construction zone is in full view at the former crew member beach to … Read more
Crews continue to install new track pieces on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction Before hopping on the Walt Disney World Railroad, we spotted a couple of crew members in the queue of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. There have been some signs of construction in the queue, including tarps … Read more
Refurbishment work continues on “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Park as more scaffolding is erected and the construction walls are expanded in Fantasyland. “it’s a small world” Refurbishment Progress “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Park closed for another multi-month refurbishment in late January 2025. The attraction is expected to remain closed until spring 2025, … Read more
Additional work, including the installation of the dragon’s head, has nearly been completed on the sculpture in front of The Blue Dragon Restaurant. Blue Dragon Construction Bioreconstruct shared updated photos of the dragon on X. In our last photo update, we noted continued work on the dragon with additional panels being added overnight. The dragon … Read more
The bell tower in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT is now covered with scrim that pictures the tower. In our last update on construction, the tower was almost completely covered in scrim. Only the rooftop was visible at that time. Now, the entire tower is covered in scrim with a photo matching the typical facade … 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
The iconic tower of Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure is completely surrounded by scrim and scaffolding after refurbishment work began on the facade last month. Carthay Circle Restaurant Refurbishment Construction walls are around the first floor of Carthay Circle Restaurant, which remains open during construction. Rising behind the walls is scaffolding wrapped in … 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
Universal may be close to finishing repairs on the outdoor section of the Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction in Universal Islands of Adventure, as the scrims surrounding the entrance have finally been removed. Skull Island: Reign of Kong We previously reported in November 2024 that tan scrims had been installed around the outdoor section … Read more
The extensive refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will include the installation of sets, a new permit indicates. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Permit Filed by Walt Disney Imagineering, the permit lists Icarus Exhibits Inc. as the contractor hired to “install set elements” at 4485 Caribbean Way, the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad address. … 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
Work on repairing the Amity Island or “Jaws” bathroom in Universal Studios Florida continues as the building still awaits new siding. “Jaws” Bathroom Construction Continues We previously reported that blue construction walls had been installed around the “Jaws” bathroom in Universal Studios Florida a little over a week ago. All of the construction walls are … Read more
With one section of the seating in Tortuga Tavern reopened to guests, construction work continues on the last remaining area of floor replacements. Tortuga Tavern Floor Replacement Tortuga Tavern is a quick-service dining location in Magic Kingdom Park. For the past several weeks, Disney has been working on completely ripping-up the old flooring and replacing … Read more
As the final areas of the Swiss Family Treehouse reopen, the crow’s nest section is once again available for guests to visit in Magic Kingdom Park. Swiss Family Treehouse Crow’s Nest The Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland closed on November 18, 2024, for what was supposed to be a month-long refurbishment. Most areas of the … Read more