“Reflections of China,” the Circle-Vision 360-degree film in the China Pavilion at EPCOT, will have a single-day closure later this month. ‘Reflections of China’ Temporarily Closing According to the Walt Disney World operating calendar, the attraction will close on Thursday, June 13, and will reopen the following day on June 14. The single-day closure is … Read more
Work on the floor of Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom is almost complete and crews continue to repaint the attraction’s sculpted friezes. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Refurbishment Images in gold frames on the entablature tell the story of Disney’s “Cinderella.” The friezes feature eagles and angels, left over from the carousel’s first life … Read more
The return date and times for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith have been posted to the official Walt Disney World calendar. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Opening Date and Times After being scheduled to open on July 27, 2024 earlier this month, the opening date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has been confirmed … Read more
The Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring the original “Vacation Fun” short, has reopened after a month-long refurbishment. Mickey Shorts Theater The theater was closed from April 29 to May 25 for general maintenance. The Mickey Shorts Theater is a reimagined version of the former ABC Sound Stage, which hosted “Sounds Dangerous!” and … Read more
The refurbishment of the exterior of Mission: SPACE continues, with the Mars sculpture getting newly updated paneling. Mission: SPACE Mars Refurbishment New red panels have been added to the structure, above and slightly to the right of its entrance. Work on the exterior of Mission: SPACE began in May of last year, with updates being … Read more
A different set of horses has been roped off for floor work on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom, and many of the decorative panels in the ride’s central column have been removed. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Crews have been roping off ten horses — two rows of five — at a time. The floor beneath … Read more
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is due to reopen this summer after a months-long closure. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening Date The Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction will officially reopen on July 27, 2024. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed on January 8 for a routine refurbishment, with a planned summer 2024 reopening. The year prior, … Read more
Crews have been replacing the shingles of the Stave Church Gallery in the Norway Pavilion of EPCOT. The refurbishment project began in March and about half of the shingles on the first roof were replaced a week ago. Stave Church Gallery Refurbishment The new shingles on the lowest roof are much brighter than the dirtier … Read more
The Mars sculpture outside of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT is still undergoing a refurbishment to combat discoloration. The Mars structure, which houses the entrance area for the Green and Orange teams for Mission: SPACE currently has a row of nine black panels that will either be replaced or restored back to their red-orange color. At … Read more
Guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will undergo a refurbishment in early 2025. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Refurbishment An announcement on the resort’s landing page reads: From January through May 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment. While Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours, … Read more
The Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close soon for a month-long refurbishment. Mickey Shorts Theater Refurbishment The theater, where guests can view the “Vacation Fun” original short, will be closed beginning on April 29. It’s scheduled to reopen on May 25. It’s relatively new — it opened in early 2020 — so the … Read more
Crews have finished refurbishing the exterior of Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom. Work began in September 2023 and has moved across the façade in both Fantasyland and Liberty Square. Columbia Harbour House The quick-service restaurant remained open during the refurbishment, with construction walls and scrim carefully placed around stairs and doors. Construction walls came … Read more
The Disney Davy Crockett Ranch is the next hotel at Disneyland Paris to receive a transformation. Disney Davy Crockett Ranch Refurbishment The bungalows at Disney Davy Crockett Ranch are set to be replaced with a more modern and comfortable experience in a refurbishment that will begin later this year. The refurbishment will feature new theming … Read more
Some guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will undergo refurbishment starting next month at Walt Disney World. French Quarter Guest Rooms to be Refurbished According to the Walt Disney World website, some guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment from May 2024 through November … Read more
The Admiral Joe Fowler ferryboat has returned to service, transporting guests from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom across the Seven Seas Lagoon. The boat was repainted blue during refurbishment, swapping color schemes with the General Joe Potter ferry. Admiral Joe Fowler Ferryboat Last summer, the General Joe Potter was painted green and … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guest Relations has moved locations, likely temporarily for a refurbishment of the usual Guest Relations location. Animal Kingdom Guest Relations Guest Relations has taken over the first set of ticket booths on the left before the theme park’s entrance. There are Guest Relations and information signs above the ticket booths. Cast Members … Read more