Construction walls are surrounding the entrance to E.T. Adventure, and E.T.’s Toy Closet is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Construction Walls Surround Entrance to E.T. Adventure We stopped by Universal Studios Florida today and we noticed the construction walls have gone up again around E.T. Adventure — this time, at the entrance. Back in March, … Read more
The new Swiss Family-inspired Adventureland Treehouse has been partially uncovered, giving us a sneak peek at the newly re-themed attraction set to open sometime this year. Swiss Family-Inspired Adventureland Treehouse Partially Uncovered The top part of the newly re-themed treehouse has been uncovered. There is still scaffolding and a large tarp concealing the bottom half. … Read more
Construction fencing that has surrounded the Monorail Station in Downtown Disney District since January 2023 has finally been removed. Construction Fencing Removed Around Monorail Station in Downtown Disney District When we stopped by Downtown Disney today, we saw that the rest of the construction fencing surrounding the Monorail Station had been removed. Though the construction … Read more
As Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen continues its renovation, a new sign has been added to the building. New Jazz Kitchen Signage The Downtown Disney District is currently undergoing a huge transformation, which will include several new restaurants and shops. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen is also currently in the process of a huge renovation, which will … Read more
New signage was recently spotted in the World Celebration area of EPCOT, part of what was formerly known as Future World. New Signage in World Celebration Facing the park exit, directional arrows point guests toward Spaceship Earth, The Seas pavilion, The Land pavilion, Creations Shop, Connections Café & Eatery, World Discovery, and the restrooms. Facing … Read more
Construction walls and scrim have gone up surrounding the entrance to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem in Universal Studios Florida. Back in January, a covered entryway was installed at the exterior portion of the attraction’s entrance, presumably to protect guests from falling debris. Neither the scrim nor the construction walls affect the path that guests must take … Read more
We just got a new sneak peek at the construction happening on the “Frozen” themed area coming to Walt Disney Studios in Disneyland Paris. Walt Disney Imagineering released a video that gave us a sneak peek of the brand new “Frozen” themed land. The land, which will presumably be called, “Arendelle: World of Frozen” will … Read more
Though Pacific Wharf is currently under construction to be reimagined as San Fransokyo inside Disney California Adventure, certain locales within the reimagined land are expected to remain much of the same when the transformation is concluded. New paintings advertising Lucky Fortune Cookery and Cocina Cucamonga are up, which may be a less-than-subtle assurance that there … Read more
Refurbishments appear to be underway at The Boathouse restaurant in Disney Springs. We’ve come a long way since this popular dining spot initially reopened to guests after the COVID-19 pandemic closures, though various enhancements and repairs are bound to occur over time. This restaurant, famous for its Amphicar tours and sing along brunches, seems to … Read more
Construction is underway at Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant themed to “The Princess and the Frog” over in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. French Market Restaurant closed in February to be turned into Tiana’s Palace. Tiana’s Palace Construction We stopped by to get a sneak peek at the construction. Much of the exterior of the … Read more
The construction walls have finally been removed in Gramercy Park at Universal Studios Florida revealing new snack stands called 57 Fare and Avenue Eats. The snack stands are now open with new menus. 57 Fare Just a few months ago, we reported that construction walls were erected around the old pizza and popcorn stands in … Read more
Disney’s Lake Nona Headquarters Project has been approved unanimously by the Development Review Committee. Lake Nona Headquarters Project The vote was held on March 9 and was known as the Lake Nona Parcel 20A Office Complex. The project passed through the Development Review Committee with a unanimous vote of 5-0 by its members. The site … Read more
The early signs of change are being noticed around Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure in the Disneyland Resort, as the land begins its theming transition to the City of San Fransokyo, from Disney’s 2014 animated film “Big Hero 6.” Construction is already well underway, and this most recent development is only another indicator of … Read more
Scaffolding now completely surrounds the tree at the top of Splash Mountain as crews prepare to remove it for the transformation of the Magic Kingdom attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Tree Scaffolding covers much of the attraction’s mountainous façade, too, and we have seen large holes cut into the fake rockwork. Scaffolding wraps … Read more
A grouping of plants, bushes, and seating has been removed near the construction walls surrounding the area formerly home to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida — widening a pathway for guests that was severely truncated by the ongoing work. KidZone Construction Continues Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone as we know it ended operations on January … Read more
The Villain-Con Minion Blast sign was updated again at Universal Studios Florida, and new villain posters were added on the side. Villain-Con Minion Blast Entrance Sign Just yesterday, we reported that the evil eyes and top part of the globe outline were added to the Villain-Con Minion Blast signage. When we came back to Universal … Read more