Scrim and scaffolding have moved around again at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom, revealing more refurbishment work on the restaurant’s exterior. The latest work is a rough replacement of exterior lamps. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment There is still scrim and scaffolding at this end of Columbia Harbour House across from Liberty Square Market but … Read more
Two new bottle-shaped lights have been installed at the top of the drop of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. The new “The Princess and the Frog” ride is set to open late this year, replacing Splash Mountain at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction The Splash Mountain ride track … Read more
Additional scaffolding and scrim have been installed outside the Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom as the quick-service restaurant’s exterior refurbishment continues. Renovation work began in mid-September when coverings were added to the side of the restaurant facing the Peter Pan’s Flight building. Construction walls went up in early October, and much of the building … 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, October 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has made steady progress on the application of a vibrant mural to the side of the barn in the queue area of the future Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction at Magic Kingdom since starting the process in late August. The group recently shared a look at the new mural on their official Instagram … Read more
New horseshoe track detailing has been added to the pavement in front of the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in the Frontierland section of Magic Kingdom, adding to the area’s American frontier aesthetic. Pavement work commenced in the area in front of the arcade in late September, and the portable shrubs and scrim that surrounded the pavement … Read more
The area immediately surrounding the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort is undergoing some changes. We noticed portable shrubs and scrim in the area on a recent trip to the park; the arcade itself is still open. Work In Front of Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Shrubs now surround the pavement leading … Read more
The Louisiana Bayou continues its slow, but steady growth into central Florida as crews continue to transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Some noticeable progress has transpired throughout the past few days, with aesthetic changes to the mountain and queue sticking out as some of the more … Read more
While the repaving of Center Street at the Magic Kingdom initially stalled for a few months for the larger portion of the street, it seems the actual connection with Main Street, U.S.A. is taking significantly less time. Finally, bricks are down and the cement between them is in! At the transition from Main Street to … Read more
Road-trippers rejoice! The roads around the Magic Kingdom will soon be easier to navigate. We reported that permits were filed in September 2020, showing World Drive, Floridian Way, and the surrounding area are undergoing some major changes. The area around the Magic Kingdom exit is notorious for difficult navigation. This phase of the project involves … Read more
It’s time for another update on the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom! After the recent completion of the canopy frame, crews continued to remove the temporary supports that had supported the frame during construction. Progress continues on the removal in multiple areas. Many lifts are in place for crews to … Read more
The Swiss Family Treehouse has reopened today after a short refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. The attraction closed on March 12 and reopened this morning, March 26. During the closure, the attraction received new canopy netting and minor refreshments. Trash cans sit near the entrance of the attraction with signs that remind guests of current safety … Read more
Peter Pan’s Flight is receiving an exterior makeover just in time for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. The attraction’s facade is hidden by themed scrims so painting and other work can be done. The main sign, featuring Peter, Wendy, and the rest of the crew has been removed and a themed scrim is … Read more
The Swiss Family Treehouse is undergoing a short refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom. The attraction closed on March 12 and is scheduled to reopen on March 26, 2021. While we don’t know all of the details surrounding this short refurbishment, we did notice the netting that sits above the bridge to enter the Treehouse was … Read more
The Chapeau will be closing at the Magic Kingdom on March 27 for an extended refurbishment through sometime this summer. This refurbishment happens alongside the Main Street Confectionery which closes on March 29 for nearly two months. The Main Street Cinema will be the temporary home to pre-packaged confectionery sweets during this construction period, while … Read more
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover refurbishment has been extended multiple times since the ride closed in March 2020, and most recently until April 3, 2021. We reported several days ago that the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was seen testing after several weeks of silence. Today, Cast Members are doing more work on the attraction. Cast … Read more