Is there more than just a new adventure coming to EPCOT? Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for “set elements” this morning, March 24, 2026, for Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT. The attraction will be closed for a brief refurbishment from May 14 – 26, 2026, to make way for Soarin’ Across America. Soarin’ … Read more
As rumors have swirled around changes to Villains Land at Walt Disney World this week, a new permit was found where a few differences can be noted. New Villains Land Permit It’s worth noting that the document doesn’t necessarily indicate that plans have changed, they may just be better defined than the previous permit. On … Read more
Several construction updates were visible at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. At the main building, scaffolding has gone up near Pineapple Lanai, while an overhead view of the new bus stop gives us a better look at the new roof and the bus turnaround area. Bus Turnaround at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The foreground shows the … Read more
Disney filed a permit for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park for the park’s current refurbishment. Due to cold weather, Typhoon Lagoon has closed several times in recent weeks. It closed for the season on February 14 while Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park reopened on February 15. Typhoon Lagoon Refurbishment The permit was filed by Sourcing & Procurement. It contracts … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed two permits for new signage at Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The courtyard is being reimagined into the Walt Disney Studios lot. Animation Courtyard Permits Both permits contract Design Communications Ltd. to “Install Signage.” One permit is for 755 Stage Ln, the address of the soundstage housing The Little Mermaid … Read more
A new permit filed by Disneyland shows intention to demolish a cast member office building for the DisneylandForward east parking garage. Team Disney Anaheim East Office Building to be Demolished A new permit filed by Disneyland Resort shows plans to demolish an existing cast member building. A small office building for Team Disney Anaheim – … Read more
Walt Disney World has filed a pair of Notice of Commencement permits for construction at Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom. Storybook Circus Construction Document #20250613914 lists the address 1274 Magic Kingdom Dr., while #20250613917 is for 1272 Magic Kingdom Dr. These two addresses correspond to the Pete’s Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs tents, respectively. … Read more
Two more new permits have been filed for DinoLand U.S.A. as its transformation into a Tropical Americas land continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Permits Filed for DinoLand U.S.A. The first Notice of Commencement is for “General Construction” at 594 Dinoland Drive, Bay Lake, FL 32830, the approximate address for the DinoLand Goofy and Pluto … Read more
Walt Disney World filed two construction permits in preparation for the overhaul of Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard Construction Permits Permit #20250438843 is for 561 Stage Lane, the location of the Disney’s Hollywood Studios archway, which will be demolished as part of the courtyard’s update. The permit contracts Buena Vista … Read more
According to some public records, six new construction permits have been filed for the same area located behind Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World. New Magic Kingdom Construction Permits The six new construction permits were all filed on the same day and list the same address of “1700 Floridian Way, Bay Lake, FL.” This … Read more
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
