In preparation for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, construction is occurring on the playground and Butterfly Landing near the Imagination Pavilion. EPCOT Playground Refurbishment During a recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed green scrim walls have been installed to surround the playground area near the Imagination Pavilion. Awnings with string lights are … Read more
In August, construction work finally began on the flex space next to the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT that has previously housed a playground. In addition to new pavement, the space now has lampposts, grass, railings, and more. Flex Space Construction The new lampposts are black with orbs on top. Three surround a central paved space. … Read more
The “If I Ran the Zoo” playground in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure unexpectedly closed in early May for refurbishment. The water was drained from the play area, and we saw crew members working on the ground. They have now taken down the construction walls, and the playground reopened. Before it reopened this … Read more
Another playground has reopened at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests can now return to the Curious George Goes To Town play area in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. Unfortunately, the Curious George book usually on display outside the play area is currently missing, likely for refurbishment. Instead, there is just a block surrounded by … Read more
August 23 marks the beginning of Disney’s World Princess Week, part of the Ultimate Princess Celebration. Walt Disney World guests can celebrate at the EPCOT playground, which will be rethemed to Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog on August 23. The Family Play Zone, which recently reopened, is frequently rethemed to different Disney … Read more
A recent permit suggests that there will be playground construction work in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permit calls for “general construction” with contractor Landscape Structures Inc. Landscape Structures constructs playgrounds and playground equipment. We can’t be sure of the exact nature of the work, but planters were recently spotted blocking off the … Read more
Closed attractions are finally reopening once again around Walt Disney World! Earlier this morning we reported that arcades have now returned in resort hotels, and now we can confirm that The Family Play Zone playground between MouseGear and Test Track at EPCOT has also now opened. The rope closing off the area has been removed. … 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 Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Playgrounds are beginning to reopen at Walt Disney World as COVID-19 health and safety guidelines are rolled back. Dumbo the Flying Elephant’s queue playground reopened this weekend, and now Space Base has reopened at EPCOT’s Mission: SPACE. Space Base is located at the exit of Mission: Space in the Advanced Training Lab. All activities in … Read more
Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is currently home to a peculiar sight, but is it merely a fresh coat of paint or something more? Currently, the sign at the entrance of the “If I Ran the Zoo” playground has been painted over as the attraction undergoes refurbishment. In early March, Universal Parks & … Read more
While Splash Mountain is under refurbishment, it looks like its junior version might be getting some work done, too. As we strolled by the Laughing Place play area today, we saw all the entrances were covered up. We could smell paint as we walked by as well. The playground structure is visible through the scrim, … Read more
After the former Settlement playground at Fort Wilderness was enveloped in the ongoing construction work for Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge, kids were left without an official place to play. However, that all changed when this new playground that was recently unveiled. Previously, this area was closed off with green construction fencing. Now, newly planted … Read more