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
Construction continues on the monorail station at Downtown Disney District while the Disneyland Monorail is closed for refurbishment. Downtown Disney District Monorail Station Construction The station is behind walls in an array of bright colors. A sign on the blue door through the construction walls says “Disneyland Monorail is Currently Unavailable.” The construction is primarily … Read more
Disney has filed another new commencement of construction permit, this time for the address of The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park. Haunted Mansion Construction Permit Filed The new permit is a commencement of construction permit, which is used to provide information about an upcoming construction project. In the permit, the location of the construction … Read more
In a recent update to the upcoming “Cars” and Villains lands coming soon to Magic Kingdom Park, the new Walt Disney World construction permit for demolishing sections of Frontierland has now been approved. Construction Permit Now Approved for “Cars” Walt Disney World originally filed a permit in August of 2024 to seek approval for construction … Read more
More progress is being made on the mysterious construction work in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT, including the structure of what appears to be a new section of roof above a set of entry doors. Canada Pavilion Construction When visiting the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT, guests still cannot approach the Hotel Du Canada facade. Brown … Read more
In a new Instagram post, Disney has shared pictures of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez visiting the site of the new World of Frozen land coming to Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natacha Rafalski (@natacharafalski) In a new Instagram post … Read more
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began construction on Monday night to add two more lanes to I-4 West. I-4 Construction While the addition of the lanes will be helpful in the long run, two I-4 East lanes will have to close overnight for construction work. According to the Orlando Sentinel, one eastbound lane will … Read more