Mega Movie Parade on Hiatus Due to Construction Walls at Universal Orlando

A blue construction wall lines a Disney park street as guests stroll by beneath a partly cloudy sky; no castle is visible here.

Shortly after our reporter noticed construction walls outside of Wicked: The Experience at Universal Studios Florida, Universal announced that the Mega Movie Parade will be on hiatus due to ongoing construction. Universal Mega Movie Parade on Hiatus Inside Universal shared the news of the parade going on hiatus: The caption reads: Universal Orlando has announced … Read more

Disneyland Files First Construction Permit for Upcoming Expansion

Futuristic Disneyland Resort concept art with sleek monorail, vibrant entrance, and dazzling lights; no castle in view.

Disneyland has a filed a permit for the site of the upcoming parking structure and transportation hub on the east side of the resort, making this permit the first signs of construction of the new DisneylandForward expansion project. Permit Filed for DisneylandForward Construction Fence The new construction permit, named BLD2025-05043, lists the address of 1509 S … Read more

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Entrance Gets Additional Framing

Red steel beams shape Lakeshore Lodge's frame, with cranes and unfinished structures marking ongoing construction updates.

The entrance of Disney Lakeshore Lodge continues to grow as the new Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World is constructed. Hotel Entrance Since our last update, more framing has been added to the resort’s porte cochere entrance. It consists of red and black horizontal, vertical, and diagonal steel beams. They create an approximate … Read more

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Lobby Refurbishment Announced

A wooden sign reads "Welcome to Fort Wilderness" set against a backdrop of trees and a sandy path.

The lobby of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will go through a brief refurbishment this fall. Fort Wilderness Lobby Refurbishment The Fort Wilderness webpage has now added the following notice: From early October through early November, 2025, the lobby at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will undergo renovations. Guests may hear or see maintenance in the area … Read more

Construction Walls Erected Around Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland

Blue construction walls with a door block off part of an outdoor seating area with empty tables and chairs.

Guests walking through Tomorrowland are being greeted with blue construction walls blocking off Tomorrowland Terrace. Tomorrowland Terrace Construction Walls The walls surround the stage and dance floor area and part of the upper level seating area. Tables and chairs with umbrellas are set up around the perimeter. The walls completely wrap around Tomorrowland Terrace, blocking … Read more

Megatron Encourages Brawl: Daily Recap (9/25/25)

Four Universal Studios scenes: Megatron, sci-fi ride entrance, Darth Vader, and a glowing red TRON coaster at night.

Megatron cheers on a guest fight at Universal Studios Hollywood, another lawsuit for Stardust Racers, Darth Vader has a new Hollywood Studios meet and greet, and 2026 Disney After Hours announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 25, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise … Read more

Mickey Mouse Gets MLB Cards: Daily Recap (9/24/25)

A collage with Mickey Mouse art, a curtained area, a park map, and a gold emblem on a gray surface.

Mickey’s going MLB with new baseball cards, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique PhotoPass studio at Walt Disney World is closed, a new Hollywood Studios map released early, and EPCOT World Showcase trash cans get the sticker treatment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … 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

First Construction Walls Seen in Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure

Construction walls in the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure display an "Attraction Enhancement in Progress" sign.

Only a few days after Universal Orlando’s official announcement that “construction activity” would be coming to the Lost Continent section of Islands of Adventure, the first construction walls have been spotted. Construction Begins at Lost Continent There’s a wall on the bridge between Seuss Landing and the Lost Continent. The signs on the wall just … Read more

Modernized Replacement Installed After Classic Tomorrowland Cool Ship Demolished

Futuristic, closed kiosk with white arches near Magic Kingdom's walkway and domed buildings under a cloudy blue sky.

The new Cool Ship kiosk has been installed in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, revealing its modernized look. The updated kiosk has a completely updated style, and it is missing the titular spaceship on the roof. New Tomorrowland Cool Ship Cool Ship and Cool Scanner suddenly closed in May and were completely dismantled. Disney made no official … 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

The Muppet Show Reboot Rumors: Daily Recap (9/4/25)

Daily recap: Four images—Muppets, Disney drone show, Bluey cartoon, and a resort with a pool and domed building.

The Muppet Show may be returning, Disney Springs drones are definitely not, Bluey‘s feature film has a release date, and the Universal Destinations CEO discusses Epic Universe expansion plans — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 4, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt … 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