It’s a grand opening, of sorts, at the Downtown Disney District World of Disney mercantile megastore. Earlier this year, Disney treated guests to a glimpse of the shop’s dramatic redesign, unveiling the building’s west end for examination and custom. Now, the eastern wing, that closest to the theme park esplanade, is complete and open for business. … Read more
A few weeks ago, we told you there were rumors that Spaceship Earth at Epcot would once again be reimagined, this time as part of the ongoing overhaul of the park to make it “more timeless, more relevant, more family friendly, and more Disney.” Some new details have emerged on the project that reveal the … Read more
In a rather sudden announcement, Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom will be closed for over two months starting later in October. The Walt Disney World website is currently listing Tom Sawyer Island as closed from October 14th through December 21st, 2018. It is unknown if this sudden closure is related to the delays … Read more
Peter Pan’s Flight and the Tomorrowland Speedway will both be closing for refurbishment in early 2019 at the Magic Kingdom. Peter Pan’s Flight will be closed January 7th, 2019 through February 2nd, 2019. It is unknown what work will be taking place during this closure. The Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed for work related to … Read more
With all the room renovations and refurbishments going on throughout Walt Disney World Resorts, you can’t help but wonder what happens to the furniture and fixtures once they get taken out. Well, ponder no more! They’re oftentimes resold through ebay, or other re-sellers. CORT Clearance Furniture Center is now selling multiple pieces of furniture and artwork/posters … Read more
The Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom will remain closed longer than previously announced. Refurbishment calendars now show the Riverboat as being closed through December 21st, meaning the attraction will not reopen until at least Winter 2018. Originally the RIverboat was slated to open in “Fall 2018” according to refurbishment documents. A portion of the … Read more
Since June, the speed ramp finale and exit of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom has been closed off. Since then, guests exiting Space Mountain have been routed backstage via a temporary bridge that gives a glimpse of TRON construction next door, and then passes over the Walt Disney World Railroad tracks. At the Space … Read more
Recently we stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House to check out the construction on the main pool. Crews were hard at work on the side hot tubs and main area. With the pools already drained and work commencing rather quickly, it seems there may be more here than meets the eye. According to … Read more
While not scheduled just yet, Disney is planning a massive overhaul of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique inside Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. When the project finally happens, the space will be reimagined to include the “new magic” that was installed at the latest location in Disney Springs. Among the new items being installed is a … Read more
Adrian & Edith’s Head to Toe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be undergoing a refurbishment beginning September 17. During the refurbishment the store’s headwear will be moved over to The Darkroom. Embroidery service will also remain available upon request. The store is expected to reopen sometime in early-November, and when it does guests will find … Read more
The lengthy refurbishment of Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot has finally finished. Kringla Bakeri is twice the size now and features a queue for guests wanting the famous School Bread (or other treats). As you can see, the new Kringla Bakeri is very spacious and features a wide variety of snacks, sandwiches, … Read more
Disney enthusiasts are a sentimental lot. Few developments incite the passionate masses quite like alterations within their beloved parks. The most recent Pirates of the Caribbean renovations met with the standard harsh reviews among many Disneyland contemporaries. This is nothing new. From the relocation of the very first trashcan, Disney refurbishment invites almost as much … Read more
Exactly one year after the closing of The Great Movie Ride we finally see a larger change to the exterior of the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has promised that the facade of the theater will remain largely untouched, including the entrance lobby, however everything beyond that will be altered severely. Today we … Read more
For over 10 years now, the Yeti animatronic in Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been immobile. The figure broke roughly around 2008 and Disney has been unable to fix the highly advanced audio-animatronic without doing any major structural work to the man-made Asian mountain. With Everest as the park’s headliner attraction for most … Read more
The newly remodeled World of Disney store has reopened at Disney Springs this morning, featuring a new industrial look and feel similar to the remodeled World of Disney store at Downtown Disney in Anaheim. The previous entrance near Amorette’s Patisserie is now closed for refurbishment and the completion of the whole World of Disney store … Read more
It’s official. The famous World of Color nighttime show at Disney California Adventure will not be returning until late in 2018. Disney is claiming “routine maintenance” is the reason for the delay, but our sources are giving us a different story. Apparently, the submerged table that holds all of the show elements (fountains, water screens, etc.) … Read more
