Refurbishment

Jurassic Park River Adventure and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Scheduled for Refurbishment at Universal Orlando Resort

Two amusement park rides: left, people ride a yellow water raft on a rapid stream; right, people in a circular raft navigate a water ride with blue walls and greenery in the background.

Jurassic Park River Adventure and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, two popular water attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure, are scheduled to close for refurbishment at the beginning of next year. Islands of Adventure Ride Refurbishments Jurassic Park River Adventure Beginning on January 6, 2025, Jurassic Park River Adventure will go down for a refurbishment … Read more

Reopening Timeframe Announced for Jungle Cruise Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

Sculptures of a rhinoceros and various animals in a park setting, with a tall totem pole in the background surrounded by greenery.

Walt Disney World announced an opening timeframe for the Jungle Cruise, which is scheduled to close for refurbishment next month. Jungle Cruise Refurbishment Jungle Cruise will be closed beginning on August 26. Disney said in a statement that the attraction is “scheduled to reopen for Guests before the winter holidays begin at Walt Disney World.” … Read more

Jungle Cruise Closing for Refurbishment This Summer at Magic Kingdom

Two animatronic elephants by a stone bridge, one spraying water with its trunk, in a lush, jungle-themed waterway.

Walt Disney World as announced that the world famous Jungle Cruise, located within the Magic Kingdom, will be undergoing refurbishment beginning August 26. Jungle Cruise Ride Closure According to the Walt Disney World Calendar, Jungle Cruise will be closed from August 26 through September 7. It could be closed for longer, though, as the calendar … Read more

Peter Pan’s Flight Closed for Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

People walk outside the "Peter Pan's Flight" ride at a theme park, with colorful medieval-themed building decor and signs. A woman pushes a stroller while others around her are in casual clothing.

The wildly popular Peter Pan’s Flight closed today in the Magic Kingdom for an extended refurbishment that is expected to last for several months. Brown construction walls surround the entrance of the attraction. Currently, no visible facade work has started yet. PPG Paints branded signs adorn the construction walls. Each sign features a different quote … Read more

Cinderella Castle Stage Refurbishment Begins at Magic Kingdom

A sign on a construction barrier reads, "With sincerest apologies... Please pardon our pixie dust. The Royal Crest of Talent of Edge and Color." The barrier is in front of a castle façade.

Cinderella Castle Stage has begun a three-week refurbishment today, likely in anticipation of the holiday season shows that will be performed there for events including  Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and  Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Cinderella Castle Stage Refurbishment Begins Scrim borders have been placed around the perimeter of the stage, with signage asking guests … Read more

Peter Pan’s Flight Closing for Refurbishment in July at Walt Disney World

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Peter Pan’s Flight, one of the most iconic Magic Kingdom and Disney Parks attractions ever, will be closing in July for a prolonged refurbishment. While specific details about the refurbishment have not been announced, cultural sensitivity changes may be among the updates. Peter Pan’s Flight Closing Date According to the Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar, … Read more

‘Reflections of China’ to Temporarily Close Later This Month at EPCOT

“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

Flooring Refurbished on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom

Children and adults riding a carousel adorned with horses and decorative details, surrounded by safety markings and a crowd of onlookers in the background.

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

‘Vacation Fun’ and Mickey Shorts Theater Reopen After Refurbishment

The exterior of a themed attraction building, named "Vacation Fun," featuring Mickey & Minnie. It has a black, gray, and red color scheme with people walking around the area on a sunny day.

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

Red Panels Updated at Mission: SPACE Mars Sculpture in EPCOT

A large, reflective Mars set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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

More Shingles Replaced on Stave Church Gallery in EPCOT Norway Pavilion

A wooden building with a sign that reads "Gods of the Vikings" above the entrance. Shields on the left display the names "Odin" and "Thor." The roof is steep and covered with wooden shingles.

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

Mission: SPACE Mars Sculpture Refurbishment Continues a Year After it Began

Mission: SPACE building featuring a large, Mars structure with a multicolor pattern and a smaller sphere in front of it, resembling planets in a space-themed design. People are visible at the bottom left.

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

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