During a visit to the Magic Kingdom today, April 13, we noticed that the men’s restroom in the Tangled area is currently closed for refurbishment. Bathroom Closure As you can see above, the men’s restroom entrance is covered by a brown construction doorway wall. The women’s restroom, seen to the right, is still open and … Read more
In anticipation of the opening of the refurbished Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney has shared an updated, polished storyline for the ride. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Storyline While we had several details of the storyline before, we now have additional details and context for the upcoming ride. Per … Read more
The repaint project on the Magic Kingdom park icon has reached a major new milestone as of this morning. Cinderella Castle Painting Completes Initial White Repaint The last hint of pink paint on Cinderella Castle, which previously appeared on the castle’s highest spire, appears to have been completely painted over with white. The end of … Read more
As we reported the other day, the repainting of Cinderella Castle has reached the highest tower at Magic Kingdom. That painting has continued, as nearly all signs of the former 50th anniversary pink are removed. Cinderella Castle Painting The trim at the very top of the castle is now entirely white. Just a hint of … Read more
In the midst of announcements surrounding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad today, Disney World ambassadors shared a quick look at ride updates on social media. Early Look at Changes Coming to Big Thunder Mountain In an official Instagram post, Disney Parks and Walt Disney World ambassadors shared an early look at ride updates coming to Big … Read more
Walt Disney World’s Lake Buena Vista golf course will be closed from late spring to early fall for major refurbishments. Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Closing In addition to announcing the closure, Disney shared the changes that will be coming to the golf course: The news comes soon after the Magnolia Course reopened after an … Read more
The home for specialty poutines and soft-serve ice cream near the entrance to EPCOT’s World Showcase has been closed for refurbishment since January 12. Now, a new permit has been filed for the installation of set elements. Refreshment Port New Permit Construction walls currently still extend from the side of Swirled Showcase, around Refreshment Port, … Read more
Is there more than just a new adventure coming to EPCOT? Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for “set elements” this morning, March 24, 2026, for Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT. The attraction will be closed for a brief refurbishment from May 14 – 26, 2026, to make way for Soarin’ Across America. Soarin’ … Read more
Just a few days after stars were added to the upside-down car, musical notes have also appeared. The upside-down car is located at the entrance to the courtyard. Rock ‘n’ Roller Upside-Down Coaster Car In our last few updates, the interior of the iconic upside-down car had been cleaned up and stars were added to … Read more
The ride remains open as crews work on the exterior elements of Hogwarts Castle, the facade for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Refurbishment Underway on School of Witchcraft and Wizardry A new batch of aerial photos from X user @bioreconstruct revealed new angles on the variety of exterior work underway on the Hogwarts castle, … Read more
During our March 19, 2026, visit to Disney California Adventure, we saw Grizzly River Run filled with water again. Water Added and Rapids Running at Grizzly River Run Grizzly River Run closed back in January for an extensive refurbishment that included installing new logs, touching up the rock facade of Grizzly Peak, and repainting the … Read more
On our March 19 visit to Disney California Adventure, we noticed water has started running again near Grizzly Peak. Water Flowing Again at Grizzly Falls The mountain range that encompasses Grizzly Peak and Grizzly Falls has been under refurbishment since January when Grizzly River Run first closed. During today’s visit, we saw water flowing down … Read more
Visitors to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa may notice that the hotel’s monorail station and porte cochere is currently getting a makeover. We noticed crews at work beneath the station on a visit earlier today, March 19. Monorail Station Refurb The exterior wall facade beneath the station railings is partially covered in white tarps … Read more
After we saw flame outlines appear on the coaster’s upside-down car (which were quickly filled in with red paint) and yellow and orange added to the mix, the interior of the car has been cleaned up. With that, the car appears like it could be mostly complete. Rock ‘n’ Roller Upside-Down Coaster Car Since our … Read more
After a window had to be repaired at their enclosure, the apes made their way back into the animal enclosure, facing guests, after staying backstage for nearly two weeks. Gorillas Back in Enclosure We reported on March 2 that not all of the gorillas were in public view at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail due to a refurbishment of their … Read more
The sign has been missing from this facade of a building for nearly a year, though the reason for its removal is still unclear upon its restoration. Universal Restores Metropolis Tribune Signage The Metropolis Tribune building, a large Art Deco teal structure in the New York area, just past Race Through New York Starring Jimmy … Read more
