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Disney Shares Inside Look at Construction Progress of ‘Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After’

March 27, 2025

Workers in safety gear set up a large, ornate stage frame with multiple cutouts. One worker gestures towards the frame, discussing the arrangement in a theater setting.

Disney shared a behind-the-scenes look at the construction progress on the new show “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The inside look was shared in an Instagram reel by Disney Live Entertainment (@disneyliveentertainment). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Live Entertainment (@disneyliveentertainment) Part of the caption reads, … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot Ahead of Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 3, 2025

People walk through an archway with a clock tower and lush greenery in the background on a sunny day, reminiscent of the charming ambiance found in Pueblo Esperanza.

Disney has filed a new permit with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the development of a 10-acre contractor lot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot According to WDWMagic, the new contractor lot will be an infrastructure project that will aid in the ongoing construction of the new Tropical … Read more

Construction Walls Up at Main Street U.S.A. Station in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

January 13, 2025

A construction wall with signs blocks an entrance under a balcony. Holiday wreaths adorn the railing above. Two people walk by on the left.

Construction walls have been erected at the Main Street U.S.A. Station in Magic Kingdom. Construction Walls Up at Main Street U.S.A. Station Construction walls currently surround the center stairs at the top and bottom of the station. This is likely due to regular refurbishment as crews have been painting around the Main Street hub by … Read more

Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge Walls Get Stone-Like Paint at Magic Kingdom

December 23, 2024

A row of hexagonal pendant lights hangs from a wooden beam ceiling above a brown partition wall in a dimly lit room.

The newly installed walls of the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean lounge at Magic Kingdom have received a fresh coat of paint. Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge Construction Construction walls remain up inside and outside Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop in Adventureland. Over the construction walls, the new … Read more

Large Crane Arrives Behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World

December 17, 2024December 12, 2024

A construction site with a yellow crane and a metal windmill. Red rock formations and trees surround the area under a clear blue sky.

Construction continues behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, marked by the arrival of a new, large crane, possibly to be used in the replacement of the attraction’s track. Large Crane at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disney announced in October that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad would close in January 2025 and remain … Read more

PHOTOS: DVC Island Tower Expands Murals and Adds Patio Furniture

December 2, 2024November 28, 2024

A multi-story hotel building reminiscent of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort offers a stunning waterfront view, surrounded by palm trees and adorned with vibrant murals under a clear blue sky. Relax in style with elegant patio furniture that complements this tropical paradise.

Only a few weeks remain until the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens. The mural work on the exterior has expanded, and even patio furniture has been set up in the balconies. DVC Island Tower Construction Painters are still working on the mural at the far-right the entrance to the Island … Read more

PHOTOS: Exterior Panels Added to Possible New Cast Member Building at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

November 22, 2023

Holiday decorations are not the only new details recently installed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Wood-like paneling has recently been added to the exterior of an under-construction building that occupies the former location of Tri-Circle-D Ranch; while nothing is confirmed, the new structure will likely be a Cast Member facility of some sort. … Read more

PHOTOS: Freshened Cozy Cone Motel Sign Completed at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure

August 24, 2023

Refurbishment work on the Cozy Cone Motel sign at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure has concluded. The indicator was able to show off its freshened appearance sans scaffolding and scrim on August 24. Cozy Cone Motel Sign Refurbishment work took place on the sign throughout the month of August. It was entirely hidden from … Read more

PHOTOS: More Wall Portions Removed at Grand Avenue Construction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

June 26, 2023

Crews continue to make progress on construction happening at Grand Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as another portion of wall has been removed. Grand Avenue Construction Construction walls first went up earlier this month just outside of the Muppets section, blocking off a significant portion of the area in front of Gonzo’s Royal Flush restrooms. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/18/19 (Mickey’s 91st Birthday, Heavy Crowds, New Merchandise, and More)

November 20, 2019November 18, 2019

It’s a big day here at Magic Kingdom! Everyone’s favorite mouse, Mickey, is turning 91. Now that’s an accomplishment! Let’s go see what’s happening around the park to celebrate the mouse who started it all. Crowds were backed up at the Transportation and Ticket Center’s security checkpoint. It was a solid 20 minute wait to … Read more

PHOTOS: Foundation In Place for New Tram Station at Ticket and Transportation Center – Construction Update 7/29/19

July 29, 2019

A few months back, we told you about the changes coming to the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC). Guests parking at the Ticket and Transportation Center will be picked up and dropped off at a new, temporary tram stop while this work takes place. Construction will be happening around the area to improve guest flow … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/21/19 (Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Animals, Disney Snack Dress, Crowd Control, and More!)

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

After a long day in the real world, it was time for a visit to the Magic Kingdom. It was a beautiful evening, and we have just enough time before sunset to get some good photos. We made our way over to see the animals in Storybook Circus. Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak is getting … Read more

PHOTOS: Epcot Space Restaurant Construction Update, Growing Outward

February 20, 2019

Construction on Epcot’s upcoming space restaurant is well underway and has been vertical for quite some time now. During our last trip, we noticed even more vertical construction expanding further than the frame that was being put into place last time. Here is the new wall being build in front of the steel frame. Workers … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Riviera Resort and Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station 2/6/19 Construction Update

February 6, 2019

Construction work continues on Disney’s Riviera Resort and Caribbean Beach Skyliner station. With Riviera Resort set to open in December and with the official opening of the Disney Skyliner just under a year away, we will be following the construction updates closely. Here’s a closer look at the latest construction taking place at Disney’s Riviera … Read more

Disneyland Paris Hollywood Tower Hotel Exterior Work To Be Completed By Late Spring 2019

February 6, 2019

Eight start-ups pitched their ideas in the Tower of Terror for The Castle Hub, a platform by Disneyland Paris, in Walt Disney Studios Park.

The Hollywood Tower Hotel at the Walt Disney Studios Park will continue to have work done on the exterior throughout the Spring. It looks as though guests will have to wait until the end of the Legends of the Force season – A Star Wars Celebration to see the Hollywood Tower Hotel recover all its … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 1/10/19 (Festival of the Arts Preparations, Construction, and More!)

January 10, 2019

The New Year is here and the holidays are officially over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Preparations for this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts are officially underway. Let’s check it out. Festival of the Arts This is the third year for the Festival of the Arts, and it looks … Read more