Disney Files ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Permits for Electrical Work & Sets

Animated characters, including a fox, rabbit, and others, are enthusiastically performing on a stage with an audience watching. The scene is vibrant and lively.

Soon after the permanent closure of “It’s Tough To Be a Bug,” Disney has filed two permits for its replacement, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Construction Permits The first Notice of Commencement is for “Electrical work” at the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, contracting Solotech. The second Notice of Commencement is for … Read more

Disney Installing Sets on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad During Ongoing Refurbishment

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The extensive refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will include the installation of sets, a new permit indicates. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Permit Filed by Walt Disney Imagineering, the permit lists Icarus Exhibits Inc. as the contractor hired to “install set elements” at 4485 Caribbean Way, the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad address. … Read more

South Florida Water Management District Approves Universal Permit for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition

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South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has approved Universal Orlando Resort’s permit for the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and construction of a new ride in Universal Studios Florida. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition The permit, filed under Project P830, is for the construction and operation of a stormwater management system serving the 6.27 … Read more

Walt Disney World Files Permit to Begin Construction at The Haunted Mansion

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Disney has filed another new commencement of construction permit, this time for the address of The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom Park. Haunted Mansion Construction Permit Filed The new permit is a commencement of construction permit, which is used to provide information about an upcoming construction project. In the permit, the location of the construction … Read more

BREAKING: Rivers of America Demolition Permit Approved, Green Light for Walt Disney World’s Cars Expansion

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In a recent update to the upcoming “Cars” and Villains lands coming soon to Magic Kingdom Park, the new Walt Disney World construction permit for demolishing sections of Frontierland has now been approved. Construction Permit Now Approved for “Cars” Walt Disney World originally filed a permit in August of 2024 to seek approval for construction … Read more

UPDATE: South Florida Water Management District Approves Disney’s Tropical Americas Permit

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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has approved Disney’s permit for the new Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Project Ro Approved by South Florida Water Management District As of February 6, 2025, the permit is listed as “active” on the SFWMD’s database. It has an expiration date of February 6, 2030. The … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit to Install Signage for Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit to install signage as construction on the new Test Track 3.0 continues at EPCOT. Imagineering Files Permit to Install Signage at Test Track The Notice of Commencement, filed yesterday, lists “Install signage” as the “General description of improvement” for 1440 Avenue of the Stars EP, Bay Lake, … Read more

Permit Filed for Facility Demolition in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new notice of commencement for facility demolition ahead of the upcoming first phase of closures for DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineering Files Notice of Commencement for Facility Demolition in DinoLand The permit lists “Facility demo” as the “General description of Improvement,” specified for 614 Dinoland Drive in … Read more

Universal Files Permit to Remove Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit from Universal Studios Florida

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A new permit filed with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWD) supports rumors that Universal Orlando Resort will demolish Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Permit The permit was filed on December 23, 2024. The project description states Universal will “Remove existing attraction and replace with proposed attraction”. The engineering firm listed … Read more

New Permit Reveals Demolition Plans for DinoLand USA Transformation Into Tropical Americas Expansion

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas expansion coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new filing includes a site demolition plan. New Permit Filed for Tropical Americas Expansion Filed with the South Florida Water Management District, this new permit largely goes over “infrastructure modifications to support the re-theming” … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit for New ‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ Marquee at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for a new marquee for the upcoming “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” show, which was recently postponed to 2025. Permit Filed for ‘The Little Mermaid’ Show Signage The “general description of improvement” for the permit is to “install signage” at 755 Stage Ln., Bay Lake, FL; … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit for Possible Resumption of Reflections Lakeside Disney Lodge Construction

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Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed a new construction permit that could mean they are reviving the Reflections – A Lakeside Disney Lodge project. Wilderness Way Construction Permit The permit is for “Site and facility improvements” at several addresses along Wilderness Way near the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This may mean Disney is planning … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit for New Test Track Sets at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for the construction of Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT. Test Track Construction Permit The permit was filed on July 18, 2024. It contracts Jon Richards Company to “Install set elements” at 1440 Avenue of the Stars, the address of Test Track. Jon Richards Company, which … Read more