A few weeks back, we speculated on a new set of walkways that were being constructed near the future Moana – Journey of Water as temporary bypasses to be used as construction ramps up at EPCOT. This walkway, as well as another one in Future World West, will open to guests sometime in and continuing … Read more
Work to convert the old home of Path of the Jedi at Hollywood Studios into the new Mickey Shorts Theater is ongoing. Today, we stopped by to take a look at what is happening at the site. As we approached the site, the big blue construction walls greeted us once again. Guests can see what … Read more
Bonjour from EPCOT’s France pavilion expansion project! It seems every day there is something new added to the massive France pavilion expansion, which features a courtyard inspired by the iconic architecture of Parisian neighborhoods like Place Dauphine and Boulevard Haussmann. As we flew past on the Disney Skyliner over the last week, we saw all … Read more
From ticketing to the France Pavilion, EPCOT sometimes feels like one big construction site. But here’s the good news: progress is moving quickly! Here, we’ve gathered all the latest EPCOT construction updates, starting from the parking lot up to the World Showcase entrance. Park Entrance As guests approach the park on the monorail, we can see … Read more
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 16–22! Walt Disney World It was confirmed that Disney and Virgin Trains USA … Read more
Newly-appointed Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro has just shared an exclusive first look inside the recently remodeled Beaches & Cream Soda Shop restaurant at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The restaurant closed months ago for construction, and while we got a peek at some new concept art not too long ago, this is the … Read more
The future McDonald’s just off Osceola Parkway is taking shape — a “V” shape, that is. With the former restaurant building fully demolished, new framework has been erected, with the back of the new establishment already built up from the ground. Progress at this site seems to be moving faster than at many other projects on … Read more
As part of EPCOT’s park-wide transformation, its main storefront MouseGear, which opened in 1999, is set to close for a major remodeling. (Goodbye, Dreamfinder ship…) Originally set to close this year, the store’s closure has been somewhat delayed, but it seems that work has begun in earnest, with counters already getting swapped out for temporary wheeled … Read more
A new set of planters has emerged at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom, a first phase opening of the current arrival experience enhancements taking over all entry points to the park. Gone is the fencing and scrim that enveloped the area up to today. Now, two large, circular planters covered in poinsettias welcome guests … Read more
What a difference a few days makes, as our reporters at Disney Springs have noticed that Bongos Cuban Cafe is nearly completely demolished. Bongos, as you know, is being replaced by Beatrix Health Foods Restaurant, Coffeehouse, and Grab-and-Go Market. Let’s take a look at the progress of the demolition! There’s almost nothing left of the former … Read more
Work is progressing on TRON Lightcycle Run as the future Magic Kingdom coaster’s show building is starting to be fully enclosed. Paneling is only on the lowest parts of the building at this moment, but soon the interior of the building will be obstructed from view in the park. Yesterday, two ride vehicles from TRON … Read more
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