Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from December 9-15! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s photo report for … Read more
Work on the Magic Kingdom’s new entrance enhancements was buzzing with activity today. We stopped by to check out the latest work on the various aspects of the project. The new boat dock, once the quietest area of the project, has suddenly come to life with activity. Large equipment has arrived on-site, and workers were … Read more
Work on the France pavilion expansion at EPCOT continues to roll along. We stopped by today to get a better look at what’s been happening at the site. From the ground, we can see workers adding some details to the exterior of the buildings, as well as scaffolding that is now ready for painting. From … Read more
Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! On a drizzly December morning, we stopped by to check out what was new throughout the park. Overnight rains with a passing cold front made for a windy and dreary morning. But nothing can dampen the Christmas spirit in the parks! Over at Newsstand, we noticed some new 2020 … Read more
The work on the bridge to connect Magic Kingdom with Grand Floridian is progressing at an increasingly rapid pace. Today, we saw some notable changes to the site. Gone from the site is the large crane that stood against the tree line in stark contrast to all around it. Retaining walls have been completely installed … Read more
Work on the refurbishment of the Transportation and Ticket Center has been steadily reaching towards the finish line. Today, we noticed some notable changed at the site. Guests who arrive at the Magic Kingdom parking lot are still using the two walkway “bridges” through the tunnel. There were several workers attaching siding to the roof … Read more
Work is continuing at a fast pace on the EPCOT Entrance enhancements. We took another look at the latest work today to see what is new. New planters are being placed below the monorail lines at the entrance. The new loop for the secondary tram is also going to go in here. The loop work … Read more
If you’re looking for even more shopping, dining, and lodging options near Walt Disney World, look no further than Flamingo Crossings, a mixed-use center owned by the resort itself. Right on the western edge of property, Flamingo Crossings has been the latest construction site for new hotels and retail offerings, including the new Target store … Read more
Last month, we revealed that construction had begun on expansion of the Magic Kingdom parking lot at the old Walt Disney World Speedway site. Today, we took a look at what has been happening lately. While the overall project is for storm water improvements, a number of trees have been removed, as well as some drainage … Read more
Work on the new restrooms near the entrance to World Showcase in EPCOT and the temporary Starbucks location continues to breeze along. We spotted workers at both sites today as we stopped by for a look at the progress. As you approach the restrooms, we can see the roofing work is almost finished. From the … Read more
Today as we zipped through EPCOT on the monorail, we looked down and noticed that some progress has been made on the proposed site for the upcoming water attraction titled Journey of Water. In our last update, we speculated that this area might not be for the actual attraction, but instead may be a bypass … Read more
City Works Eatery & Pour House will be opening soon in the West Side of Disney Springs, adjacent to the NBA Experience (literally inside the same building). Originally slated to open this past summer, construction has been  delayed, leading to a potential winter opening. Ahead of its grand opening, the restaurant has now received large … Read more
Work is really starting to progress on Avengers Campus coming to Disney California Adventure and we have some pictoral evidence of vertical construction. Slated to open in 2020, this Avengers-themed land will open in phases, much like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, with the E-Ticket Avengers ride opening long after the land debuts. Today we have … Read more
Demolition on the former Innoventions West building at EPCOT appears to be progressing rapidly. Ever since the roof of Fountain View came down, demolition has focused on the building’s interior and exterior trim. Now, the backside of the Innoventions West building is being worked on, having its walls and trim removed mostly overnight. Guests … Read more
Work on the much anticipated expansion of EPCOT’s France pavilion is progressing rapidly ahead of its 2020 completion date. We took a trip to the area to see some of the progress that has been made this week. From across the water by the International Gateway entrance, we can see the work on the overlooks … Read more
Work on the new restrooms and temporary Starbucks location by the Refreshment Port in EPCOT’s World Showcase is progressing at a steady pace. We stopped by today for a closer look at the progress on these two locations. Temporary Starbucks Location As guests walk up to the area, they can see the large green construction … Read more