Preparations are well underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the impending opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the massive influx of guests that will be (or… should be, at least) entering the park come August 29th. Just today, the newly expanded security checkpoint and revamped entrance area fully opened to guests, and in the … Read more
As you may know, The Twilight Zone (no, not X-Files) Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been undergoing a refurbishment for the past few months. Instead of closing down the entire attraction, Disney opted to approach the refurb in phases, although that still meant reducing the ride’s capacity over the span of a few … Read more
Beware, Foolish Mortals! Is this refurbishment actually stretching? Just when we thought the final new awnings had been installed at The Haunted Mansion’s queue area, today we found that the older awnings that had remained closer to the attraction’s entrance were also removed. Guests to The Haunted Mansion are now welcomed by a series of … Read more
It’s the end of an era as we know it. With Disney’s EarPort store officially closed for refurbishment until November, we weren’t quite sure whether construction inside the retail location would affect the various photo ops that made up the store’s facade. Overnight, it appears construction walls went up surrounding the entire location. The once-beloved … Read more
If you’re a fan of the traditional, over-the-top designs of Disney Stores of old, then you’re probably aware of how limited they are in number, with the ones remaining getting sleek and streamlined makeovers to mimic the warehouse trend taking over most retail and dining spaces across Disney property. Just yesterday, we brought you news … Read more
You really won’t want to fill in all of the available space now. After being removed in what is undoubtedly the hottest, muggiest, and rainiest time of the entire year, the queue awnings at The Haunted Mansion have returned, albeit partially. “The overheated masses are materializing in a sweaty, balmy wake…” The one silver lining … Read more
Grim, grinning ghosts will be melting in the summer heat, but that doesn’t seem to be bothering Master Gracey. The awnings covering the queue leading up to the Haunted Mansion have been removed, leaving balmy souls at the mercy of relentless heat and summer storms. The awnings closer to the mansion remain, so you’ll only … Read more
Last Friday, something happened during the routine start-up procedures of the Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The ride never opened that day and didn’t operate all day Saturday, either. Today, the attraction remains closed for the sixth consecutive day. And we’re up to Day 6… https://t.co/dy7TNXST6U — WDW News Today (@WDWNT) July … Read more
On Friday, something happened during the routine start-up procedures of the Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The ride never opened that day and didn’t operate all-day Saturday either. Today, the attraction remains closed for the third consecutive day. The unplanned maintenance, not announced months in advance, is a rarity for Walt Disney … Read more
Known for its rustic cabin design, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has been enchanting guests with uniquely appointed rooms featuring carved wood headboards on the beds, bright red accent pillows featuring Thumper, and even Chip and Dale tiles in the bathrooms for years now. Well, it appears that the lodge is currently “testing” out a set of … Read more
Blizzard Beach, the ski resort themed water park at Walt Disney World, is closing for an extended refurbishment later this year. The refurbishment will start September 8, 2019 and will conclude sometime in early 2020. Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach close every year in the winter for refurbishments during the low weather season where water … Read more
Guests staying at Disney’s Beach Club Resort should be advised that first-floor rooms will be closed for more than two weeks as part of a refurbishment project. The refurbishment, running from Monday, July 8th, to Tuesday, July 23rd, will include an upgrade to the in-room Wi-Fi, continuing the current trend that’s already taken place at … Read more
Along with everything else we’ve come to know and love from Epcot’s Future World, it appears that the classic Fountain of Nations will be closing permanently on September 8th, along with Pin Central. The final date of operation for Pin Central will be September 7th. This is all part of the ongoing overhaul of Epcot … Read more
Seeing as though Fountain View, Epcot’s Starbucks location, and the Art of Disney store are closing to make way for Project Gamma demolition, it appears Disney is offering temporary solutions to the loss of such popular food and beverage and merchandise locations. Disney has alluded that Starbucks will be moved to a “temporary location” later … Read more
Project Gamma strikes again, and this time, it’s taking down the fan-favorite Electric Umbrella over at Innoventions East in Epcot. I can’t say I won’t miss those bathrooms. The venue is set to be extensively remodeled, but nothing has been officially announced as of yet. It could return as Electric Umbrella or something new, but it … Read more
As we’ve alluded to in past posts, Innoventions West at Epcot is set to be bulldozed per Project Gamma plans, and it appears the project is moving along rather quickly. Cast Members were told today that the Epcot Character Spot, Club Cool, Art of Disney, Colortopia, and Nanooze Break in Innoventions will be closing on … Read more