Eat to the Beat Dining Packages Go on Sale July 6, World Celebration & Journey of Water Construction Progresses, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, May 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed on Most of Morocco Pavilion Buildings at World Showcase

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The Morocco Pavilion refurbishment is looking a little bit different today and seems to be making lots of progress lately. Morocco Pavilion Refurbishment We stopped by the Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT yesterday, and noticed that the scrim was down on most of the buildings, including the Gallery of Arts and History and … Read more

PHOTOS: Demolition Begins on Uva Bar & Café in Downtown Disney District

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We stopped by Downtown Disney District recently to get a look at the demolition of Uva Bar & Café bar . Uva Bar & Café Demolition The Catal restaurant and its outdoor Uva Bar & Cafe closed on April 9 in order to “make way for an exciting new addition to the Downtown Disney District!” … Read more

Construction Continues on Arendelle Area at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris

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The Disneyland Paris Works twitter page covering construction updates, refurbishments, permits, and photos at the French resort just released some new glimpses around the rear of Walt Disney Studios park, where the most dramatic transformations are taking place for its ongoing transformation. Disneyland Paris Meets Arendelle Behind RC Racer and Toy Story Playland, Arendelle — … Read more

New Jazz Kitchen Sign Installed at Downtown Disney District, Express Window Closed for Reimagining

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A new style is adorning Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen at the Disneyland Resort — part of the Downtown Disney district’s ongoing transformation. The iconic saxophone entrance marquee from Jazz Kitchen’s opening in 2001 was removed earlier this month, and a more subdued, bright orange & pink logo now stands in its place. The intent of … Read more

PHOTOS: Yellow Sheathing Added to CommuniCore Hall, Paving Underway at CommuniCore Plaza

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More updates have been made to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at World Celebration, including more bright yellow sheathing. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza We recently stopped into EPCOT to check on the progression of the construction at World Celebration. Here, we can see CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. There are lots of construction cranes and … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed, Progress Revealed on Roof of Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

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We are finally starting to see some of the work that has been undercover at the Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT. Morocco Pavilion Construction We stopped into EPCOT today and saw that part of the scrim from the ongoing construction at the Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase has been removed. We also noticed … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Popcorn Stand Gets World Discovery Makeover

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The EPCOT popcorn stand near MISSION: Space has been refurbished to match World Discovery. World Discovery EPCOT Popcorn Stand The popcorn stand in World Discovery is still completely surrounded by construction walls and privacy planters. The stand is located in directly across from the MISSION: Space attraction. The walls have been up for about two … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishments Continue on Gru’s House Façade and Sign for Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Florida

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The refurbishment on the façade of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem continues at Universal Studios Florida. Continuing Work on Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Earlier, we reported that part of the signage for “Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem” has been wrapped in bright orange vinyl. It now appears that the “Despicable” part of the sign has been refreshed … Read more

Weatherproof Sheathing Installed on CommuniCore Hall as Construction Continues at EPCOT

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We recently visited EPCOT for an updated look at the new World Celebration area being constructed, with its adjoining CommuniCore spaces. Let’s take a closer look. The New CommuniCore at EPCOT When World Celebration is complete, it will serve as primary hub for the entire park, with new nighttime lights, exhibition spaces, music venues and … Read more

PHOTOS: Fast & Furious — Supercharged Queue Rerouted for Halloween Horror Nights Construction at Universal Studios Florida

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The construction of a haunted house for the upcoming 32nd iteration of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is seemingly reaching full throttle behind the Fast & Furious — Supercharged Attraction. Last year, this same space was utilized for The Horrors of Blumhouse house anthology, which was divided into themed sections for “Freaky” and … Read more

PHOTOS: Demolition Begins on Drink Stand at Universal Studios Florida

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More Minions-themed walls are surrounding yet another snack stand, and demolition begins in Production Central as the new Illumination Avenue continues to develop at Universal Studios Florida. Navy blue walls surround the snacks kiosk beside Universal Music Plaza, with construction site minions and the emblem of kindhearted supervillain Gru depicted. A large portion of Production … Read more

PHOTOS: Rockwork Reconstruction Underway as Splash Mountain is Reimagined to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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Construction has really began picking up speed as Splash Mountain is being reimagined to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Rockwork Reconstruction Underway We stopped by Magic Kingdom today and noticed the construction crew working on the transformation from Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure were hard at work at the bottom of the flume. Much of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Orlando Resort

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A themed resting area serving as a sort of central plaza surrounded by yellow pylons is closed off by construction walls on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. According to the lore of Marvel Super Hero Island, the entire space was created by a meteor impact, and these pylons represent the spot … Read more

PHOTOS: New Stand Replacing Silver Screen Snacks at Universal Studios Florida

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The top of a brand-new snack cart is ever-so-slightly peering over construction walls where Silver Screen Snacks once stood in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. New Snack Stand A portion of Production Central will become part of the upcoming Illumination Avenue, with the new Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast joining Despicable Me Minion … Read more

Universal Studios Florida Continues Construction on New Nighttime Spectacular

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The Universal Studios Florida lagoon remains partially drained as work on the deck supporting its nighttime spectaculars continues. Although details are scarce, a brand-new show has been confirmed. Universal Studios Florida Receiving New Nighttime Spectacular “Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” concluded its roughly five-year run in March to clear the way for a new experience. The … Read more