The sign for the new Steakhouse 71, replacing The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, has been installed. Steakhouse 71 is set to open on October 1 in time for the 50th anniversary of the resort. The restaurant’s entrance is still behind construction walls and scrim. New brass rectilinear chandeliers have been added … Read more
With the massive overhaul of Disney’s Contemporary Resort currently underway, the hotel has become a maze of construction walls and scaffolding. But progress is being made, and these new lobby light fixtures are a prime example. These new pendant lights are a classic mid-century style with milk glass globes in a burst pattern. They hang … Read more
G’day and good morning from Magic Kingdom! With Halloween and the 50th Anniversary Celebration approaching, Magic Kingdom is hopping with the latest and greatest. Let’s dive in and see what is new around the park. “What’s this? What’s this?” New Limited Edition and Limited Release Nightmare Before Christmas pins crept into Magic Kingdom. Each of … Read more
Good morning and welcome to another gorgeous day at Walt Disney World! Today we’ll be venturing through Magic Kingdom and learning about all of the latest and greatest things happening throughout this wonderful park. Let’s jump in! This morning we found ourselves at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where we quickly noticed that every single … Read more
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is undergoing a big refurbishment as the rooms are given an Incredibles retheme, the lobby is updated, and The Wave is replaced with Steakhouse 71. Tarps have been on and off the exterior of the building for several months to block different elements of construction from view. Upon closer inspection, we can … Read more
Salutations from a very empty day at the Magic Kingdom! The front of Main Street Confectionary is now roped off while it is still under refurbishment. The rocks and benches in front of Swiss Family Treehouse and Skipper Canteen received a fresh coat of paint. The benches on the opposite side still are in need … Read more
Hello and welcome to a magical morning at Walt Disney World! Today we ventured through Magic Kingdom, where there were definitely lots of surprises in store! Join us as we travel through the park and resorts and discover them together. Let’s jump in! We were pleasantly surprised this morning to find that all of the … Read more
Refurbishment projects are humming along to get everything looking shiny and new for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary on October 1. With refurbishments across the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and more, it seems like everything is covered in scrim right now. Disney’s Contemporary Resort is also undergoing a refurbishment. Guest rooms are … Read more
The rooms, lobby, and The Wave restaurant of Disney’s Contemporary Resort are all being refurbished as the hotel receives “The Incredibles” theming. Construction walls now block the lobby, where The Wave signage has been removed. We checked the entire building for more construction zones today. Inside, the balconies are still covered in scrim, so construction … Read more
Hey-howdy-hey from a very overcast day at Magic Kingdom! There’s a lot in store today so let’s get going! Starting off this cloudy day with a pleasant surprise, the Main Street Train Station is starting to be uncovered for the approaching 50th anniversary! New trees were planted in front of Crystal Palace and Casey’s Corner … Read more
As the interior of Disney’s Contemporary Resort continues to be reimagined with Incredibles-themed rooms and an updated lobby, tarps have once again been hung on the exterior of the hotel. Tarps were previously blocking the view of construction in the rooms, before being completely removed last month. Tarps now cover the entire bottom row of … Read more
Good morning and welcome to a rainy day at Walt Disney World! Some cloudy skies aren’t going to stop us, so get ready to explore Magic Kingdom with us today as we discover the many surprises in store. Let’s jump in! Halloween is right around the corner, and Main Street U.S.A. has gotten into the … Read more
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, July 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Construction walls now surround and block from view the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which is closed for refurbishment. The elevators, escalators, restrooms, and walkways to bus transportation and the Convention Center remain open. The front desk is available on the second floor. The refurbishment is set to be complete in late September and will … Read more
Good morning and royal greetings from a sunny day in Magic Kingdom! On our way to the hub to catch the welcome intro, we noticed the “Partners” statue looking a little shinier than they did the day before. While waiting for the park to open, we heard a newly updated welcome intro for “Let The … Read more
Hello and welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Join us as we venture throughout Magic Kingdom to see what lies ahead. Let’s jump in! “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney We started off our day by visiting the man and mouse themselves, Walt … Read more