Permits Archives

Walt Disney World Files Another Permit for Construction on Cinderella Castle Ahead of 50th Anniversary

December 29, 2020

Cinderella Castle and Main Street decorated for Christmas

Walt Disney World has filed a third permit for construction at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. The previous two permits were for “general construction” while this new one is for labor and materials. The contractor providing “labor, material and/or electrical” is Buena Vista Construction Company, Disney’s in-house construction firm. The first two permits contracted Icarus … Read more

Walt Disney World Files Permits for Cinderella Castle Construction Ahead of 50th Anniversary Celebration

December 22, 2020

Walt Disney World has filed multiple permits for “general construction” on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Both permits list 1400 Magic Kingdom Dr. as the location, which is the official address of Cinderella Castle. Icarus Exhibits Inc is the contractor on the first permit. Icarus Exhibits Inc have worked on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Guardians … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021 Photo-Op Displays

December 6, 2020

The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins January 8, 2021, just a week after the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays finishes. A new permit from Walt Disney Imagineering shows that the limited festival will still have photo-ops. The general description of the permit is to “install photo-op displays.” The … Read more

Walt Disney World Files Construction Permit for Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom

November 28, 2020

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Walt Disney World has filed a new permit for construction on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The permit references only “general construction” at 4975 Caribbean Way, the address of Tom Sawyer Island. Disney has hired CEC General Contractors Inc. for the work, which is likely basic repairs. Both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Massive Centerpiece “Harmonious” Barge at EPCOT

October 19, 2020

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for “Harmonious”, the upcoming nighttime spectacular at EPCOT. The permit is for the “installation of anchors to provide additional mooring for center barge.” The “center barge” listed is of course the giant circular barge we recently spotted under construction backstage. The contractor listed on the permit is … Read more

Permit Filed for Construction on Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom

September 24, 2020

The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been closed at Magic Kingdom since early March. It was officially moved to the refurbishment list in August and is set to be closed through November. Now, Walt Disney World has filed a roofing permit for the attraction. The permit is for “general construction” of TTA 1225 MONORAIL WY. … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Graphics Installation at “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom

September 21, 2020

A new permit indicates that Walt Disney Imagineering will be replacing some graphics at “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom. The permit is to “remove and reinstall graphic” at 1460 Magic Kingdom Drive, the street address of the attraction. Without more information, it’s unknown what exactly Imagineering is planning on replacing at the ride. … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Rise of the Resistance Glitches, Fall Decorations, EPCOT Construction, Maskless Man, Mandalorian Emmys, and More

September 20, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 14 to September 20, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Tour the Magic Kingdom with us … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for New Graphics at EPCOT

July 31, 2020

With the reimagining of EPCOT well underway, Walt Disney Imagineering is working on making every element of the park cohesive. Their latest permit is for “east support facility graphics.” The “east support facility” on Avenue of the Stars is the building next to Spaceship Earth which houses Gateway Gifts, stroller rentals, and more. The contractor … Read more

New Permit Filed for Installation of Themed Show Set Elements at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 14, 2020

As construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at various construction sites came to a standstill. However, with the parks now reopening, Walt Disney Imagineering is gearing back up to try and meet deadlines—at least on projects that are already underway. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, … Read more

Permit Filed for Fabrication and Installation of Themed Sets for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

As construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at various construction sites has come to a standstill. However, Walt Disney Imagineering continues to work behind-the-scenes to ensure that progress continues––at least on projects that are already underway. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, progress has stalled on … Read more

More Permits Filed for Themed Sets at Upcoming Play! Pavilion in EPCOT

April 20, 2020

As construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at various construction sites, especially at EPCOT––which is basically one massive construction site––has come to a standstill. However, Walt Disney Imagineering continues to work behind-the-scenes to ensure that progress continues––at least on projects that are already underway. While … Read more

Construction Continues on Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Throughout Extended Closure at Walt Disney World

April 13, 2020

When we saw permits filed earlier this month for work on a Table Service Restaurant, bus stop, transportation dock, and more at the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, it was still assumed that construction had been halted throughout Walt Disney World Resort––and it has, for the most part––but according to a new … Read more

Permits Filed for Themed Set Pieces and More for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Roller Coaster at EPCOT

April 3, 2020

Permits Filed for Table Service Restaurant and More at Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge in Walt Disney World

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Artist's concept of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge features an outdoor area at a resort, with people walking under a large, wooden, pavilion-like structure surrounded by greenery and multi-story buildings in the background.

Heavy equipment arrived on the site of the former River Country at Walt Disney World late this January ahead of continued work on the upcoming Disney Vacation Club property, Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. However, as construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Permits Reveal New Details About “Frozen” Land Coming to Disneyland Paris

February 13, 2020

We recently got a look at the layout for the upcoming “Frozen” land at Walt Disney Studios Park, but thanks to a closer look at permits unearthed by DLP Report for this upcoming land, we have a better sense of how it’ll all look when it’s done! The land’s big attraction, a version of EPCOT’s … Read more