BREAKING: Walt Disney World Takes First Steps to Beginning “Beyond Big Thunder” Magic Kingdom Expansion

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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 Defeated & More: Daily Recap (4/3/24)

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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 Files Permits for Drone Show

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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

Permit Likely Already Filed for Potential Expansion Featuring Indiana Jones, Encanto, and More at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

Disneyland Resort Files $8 Million Permits With the City of Anaheim for Parkside Market Construction

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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

Walt Disney World Introducing Park-Specific Genie+ Pricing, Music & Water Features Activated at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana,’ & More: Daily Recap (6/23/23)

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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

Permit Filed for Interior Construction of The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk

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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 Files Construction Permits for New Buildings, Event Space, and More at Downtown Disney District

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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 Files Permit for Construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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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

Imagineering Files Permits for Theming Installation at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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 Files Set Elements Permit for Jessie’s Trading Post in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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

Permits Filed for Show Set Installation at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

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The next big step in TRON Lightcycle / Run’s race to the finish line is about to begin at the Magic Kingdom. Disney has filed permits with the state of Florida to fabricate and install set pieces for the upcoming attraction, which is currently under construction. Just earlier today, we reported that the white canopy … Read more

New Permit Filed for Show Scene Installation at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as Grand Opening Draws Near

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A new permit has been filed for show scene installation at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. The new roller coaster is set to open on May 27, with previews likely to begin near the start of the month for media, Cast Members, and other select parties. The permit lists ThemeWorks, Inc. as … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Modifications to Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. Store Ahead of TRON Lightcycle Run Opening at Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for “exterior façade modifications” to Tomorrowland Light and Power Company, the store next to Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom. The permit contracts The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. and expires December 30, 2023. It’s possible whatever work is done to the exterior of the store will be so it better … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/18/21): Systematic Destruction of Walt Disney Imagineering, Floridian Way Re-Route Permit, Movie Release Dates Pushed Back, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 50th Anniversary Merchandise, and More

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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 Monday, October 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Construction at Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has filed a permit for “general construction” at the site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which permanently closed over a year ago. Other than ride vehicles being removed, the attraction has sat mostly untouched. Earlier this year, Disney filed a permit for “labor, material and/or electrical for construction”, contracting their in-house construction … Read more