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 has released a huge wave of new construction permits, with 15 new Notice of Commencement filings released today for areas all across Walt Disney World. New Construction Permits The 15 new permits were all filed today with the Orange County Register. All of the permits list Buena Vista Construction Company, also known as Disney’s … Read more
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has granted Disney’s request for an extension to update its plans for replacing the current Rivers of America with attractions themed to the Pixar “Cars” franchise. After requests for permit revisions and a ten-day deadline to update the plans by December 13, Disney requested a 60-day extension. The … Read more
Earlier today we saw reports being made that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has filed new documents for a “new resort,” fueling rumors that work will soon resume on the long-running Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge project. New Filing from CFTOD WDWMagic reported that in this new filing, the CFTOD is considering … Read more
Walt Disney World has confirmed that permits are being filed this week to begin work on the “Cars” and Disney Villains-themed areas coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Filing Permits This Week for Frontierland Expansion In a press release, Walt Disney World confirmed that the Frontierland expansion in Magic Kingdom “officially begins” … Read more
Following Disney’s settlement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District over its state-level lawsuit, Walt Disney World is expected to soon begin its permit process for the “Beyond Big Thunder” project. Beyond Big Thunder Permit Process to Begin Soon According to a report from Scott Gustin on X, Walt Disney World is in the process … Read more
Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital lose their proxy fight with Disney, new concept art released for “Avatar” land coming to Disneyland Resort, and the first artwork for “Moana 2” released — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/3/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more
Walt Disney World has filed two permits likely for the upcoming Disney Springs drone show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” which will debut in May. “Dreams That Soar” Drone Show Permits Both permits are for Disney Springs addresses around Lake Buena Vista and contract Lakeland-based Jim Williams Fence Company. The first permit is for installing an … Read more
A new permit reveals that work will soon begin on a project at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permit application, filed with South Florida Water Management District is for four Walt Disney Imagineering trailers and one additional contractor trailer along with 363 parking spaces. Additionally, the permits outline a road that leads from the trailer area … Read more
Building permits for Downtown Disney District construction have been filed by Disneyland with the city of Anaheim, according to The Orange County Register. Disneyland Files Building Permits for Parkside Market The permits, valued at $8.2 million, were filed in October 2023 and will make way for Parkside Market, the newest dining option coming to 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 Friday, June 23, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
A new permit indicates interior construction will be starting soon on The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers at Disney’s BoardWalk. The Cake Bake Shop takes over the old ESPN Club building. It will include a quick-service bakery and table-service restaurant with separate entrances. So far, work on the Cake Bake Shop has mostly been … Read more
Disneyland Resort has filed five construction permits for new retail suites, bathrooms, and more at Downtown Disney District. The west side of the district is being completely reimagined, but as we noted in September, construction seems to have come to a halt. These permits are a good sign that it will pick back up soon. … Read more
Disney has filed a notice of commencement permit with Orange County, Florida likely for the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. The Splash Mountain address is on the permit and it contracts Balfour Beatty Construction LLC. Balfour was previously contracted for the now-canceled Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge and delayed Play! Pavilion. … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed two new permits for the Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new restaurant coming soon to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. One permit is for “themed facades,” which could refer to the facade visible in the above concept art. Another permit is for “fabrication and installation of set pieces,” maybe the … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit to install “set elements” in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The address on the permit points to Toy Story Mania, but it is likely for Jessie’s Trading Post, the attraction’s new gift shop. Though an exact location for Jessie’s Trading Post was never announced, the Toy … Read more