Disney Files Permit for Demolition at Former NBA Experience in Disney Springs Years After Permanent Closure

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First found by danlb_2000 on the WDWMagic forums, Disney has filed a permit for demolition at the NBA Experience in Disney Springs, which never reopened following the COVID-19 pandemic closures at Walt Disney World Resort. Permits Filed for Demolition at NBA Experience The permit, filed on February 15, 2024, lists “General construction/Demo” as the “general … Read more

Seating Preferences Now Offered for Dining Reservations, Limited Time Passholder Lounge Coming to EPCOT, and More: Daily Recap (5/24/23)

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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 Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Construction Begins on Left Entrance Pavilion at Universal Studios Florida

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The left entrance pavilion at Universal Studios Florida is now under construction. This comes just days after the completion of the construction and remodeling on the right entrance pavilion. Construction Walls up at Left Entrance Pavilion We stopped into Universal Studios Florida today and noticed that the left entrance pavilion is now under construction. About … Read more

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: 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

Spirit of Aloha Building Completely Demolished at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The Spirit of Aloha dinner show building has officially been demolished to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club wing. Our last update saw the final layer of the old dinner show in place just a few days ago, so progress is going steady. From the monorail, we spotted several blue dumpsters full of … Read more

Guest Arrested at Magic Kingdom Reportedly Caught Stealing from Guest Strollers, Disney CEO Bob Chapek Doubles Down on Park Passes, Insiders Say There Are Many Replacement Candidates for Bob Chapek, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/22)

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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 Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Gutting of Former Temporary MouseGear Underway at EPCOT

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With Creations Shop off and running at EPCOT, the former site of MouseGear is currently being gutted. The building temporarily housed the park’s main store while the former building was being remodeled into Creations Shop from January 2020 to September 2021. Virtually all traces of MouseGear have been removed. The portion of the entrance that … Read more

PHOTOS: Props and Track Torn Down at Primeval Whirl as Demolition Continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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After 19 years (or 65 million, if you prefer), the meteor has finally come for the dinosaurs, as much of the props and track of Primeval Whirl have been reduced to a mound of debris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The former attraction’s marquee remains intact, though, without maintenance, it’s beginning to show its age. As … Read more

PHOTOS: Roller Coaster Track Removed as Demolition of Primeval Whirl Continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The demolition of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom began yesterday, more than a year after the official announcement that the attraction was permanently closed. Today, even more of the ride has already been dismantled. We noticed a section of coaster track removed on our visit today. A section of roller coaster track on the … Read more

PHOTOS: Primeval Whirl Faces Extinction as Demolition Begins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Demolition has begun on Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction’s official closing was announced in July 2020, and construction walls were recently erected. Now, demolition has begun on the Dinoland U.S.A. attraction. At the bottom of the lift hill, the end of the chain is detached and lying across the catwalk. The biggest … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Has Been Completely Demolished at EPCOT

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After an arduous demolition process, Innoventions West at EPCOT has now been fully demolished. Yesterday, we got our last look at the final section of the building that was still standing. Today, there’s nothing to see except construction walls and blue sky. Now that Innoventions West is gone, construction will begin on the Moana-inspired walkthrough attraction, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/7/21): Aerial Photos of EPCOT Demolition, Spring Break Park Capacity, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Reopens, “Tower of Terror” Promotional Sign Back in Motion, and More

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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 Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Photos Reveal Current Extent of Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

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As we’ve kept up with the demolition of Innoventions West, it’s sometimes hard to see the true extent of the destruction at EPCOT while on the ground. Thanks to Jonathan Salazar (@TheDisneyPilot), we now have an aerial view of the progress. It’s hard to believe that nearly the entire Innoventions West is now demolished. What … Read more

PHOTOS: Works Continues on Innoventions East Refurbishment While Innoventions West Demolition Strips Building Down at EPCOT

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EPCOT’s ongoing transformation has left a tale of two Innoventions: work on the massive refurbishment of Innoventions East continues to move along, while Innoventions West has been stripped down to its bare bones. The classic roof panels belie the major changes going on at Innoventions East. Previously, we noted the support structures going into place, … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Accelerates Quickly, Leaving Exposed Infrastructure at EPCOT

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We’re coming close to the end of an era at EPCOT. The ongoing demolition of Innoventions West seems to be moving especially fast, meaning the structure, which has stood since the park opened in 1982, could soon be coming down. Since just yesterday, the roof panels have been completely stripped off this section of the … Read more