More temporary wood structures and concrete have been poured in Frontierland at Walt Disney World. The area is receiving a lot of work with the refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain and the addition of Piston Peak National Park. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Update Several wooden beam structures have popped up since our last update, which … Read more
After a themed scrim was added a few days ago, the roof of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow circus tent has been removed. The meet-and-greet venue in Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment for the foreseeable future. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Roof Removed The entire roof has been removed from the tent, which … Read more
Fyre Drill in the Isle of Berk portal of Epic Universe is closing for a brief refurbishment in February. It’s the first refurbishment for the park. Fyre Drill Refurbishment Fyre Drill is listed as temporarily closed from February 1 through 7, 2026. This marks one of the first official ride refurbishments at Epic Universe, about … Read more
Yachtsman Steakhouse and Crew’s Cup Lounge restaurants at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will soon close for refurbishment as part of overall maintenance at the resort. Yachtsman Steakhouse and Crew’s Cup Lounge Refurbishment The following message appears on the Walt Disney World website: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing exterior maintenance through late 2026, which will … Read more
Good Morning America has shared another look inside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom, including an updated scene that now includes Buzz Lightyear. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin In the short clip Wyatt Winter, Executive Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering stated: What is new here today is actually the scene that’s right here … Read more
The home for specialty poutines and soft-serve ice cream near the entrance to EPCOT’s World Showcase is closing for refurbishment. With the closure, the popular snack stand will be missing from one or more EPCOT festivals. Refreshment Port Refurbishment According to the Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar, Refreshment Port will be closed for a refurbishment … Read more
After being announced earlier this year, more details including the start date have been revealed for the Disney Sequoia Lodge Hotel Remodel at Disneyland Paris. Disney Sequoia Lodge Hotel Remodel Work on Disney Sequoia Lodge will begin in January 2026. The news was teased back in 2023, but no additional details or dates were shared at … Read more
Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure is now showing available reservations for brunch upon its reopening in January 2026. Lamplight Lounge Refurbishment Both Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining will be closed beginning on January 12, according to the Disneyland Resort website. Lamplight Lounge will only be closed through January 15, while Boardwalk … Read more
Disney has announced that the BoardWalk Inn will be going through refurbishment from late November 2025 to 2026. Refurbishment The website states: Beginning late November 2025 and continuing throughout 2026, refurbishment work will take place in select areas of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. While Guests may see or hear work during daytime hours, most Resort amenities—including … Read more
The construction walls around Storybook Land Canal Boats in Disneyland are finally down, and we got our first look at the area. Storybook Land Canal Boats Refurbishment On July 30, Storybook Land Canal Boats closed for refurbishment, with scaffolding going up immediately and construction walls shortly afterward dominating the Fantasyland landscape. Although the attraction won’t … Read more
Ahead of its reopening, Spaceship Earth has had a lighting feature on the exterior of the attraction restored. Spaceship Earth Refurbishment While Spaceship Earth is still closed for refurbishment, multiple areas of the exterior have received some repainting and repairs. See the Spaceship Earth lighting feature in our original post. What do you think of … Read more
The photo op car has returned to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after a month-long absence. Sci-Fi Dine-In Car Returns The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater car has been gone since at least September 19. It was completely removed, leaving just some marks on the pavement where it used to be. Guests can usually find … Read more
Critter Co-Op, the gift shop located near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is currently receiving new flooring. The first section of new flooring has been revealed, and aditional areas have been blocked off as work continues. Flooring Refurbishment Back in September, temporary construction walls were installed in Critter Co-Op at Magic Kingdom. Previously, the flooring was made … Read more
The statue of Buzz Lightyear that usually stands outside the Once Upon a Toy store entrance in Disney Springs has been removed from its pedestal and replaced by potted plants, likely as part of a routine refurbishment. Buzz Lightyear Missing from Once Upon a Toy As seen in the image above, the entrance to Once … Read more
Construction work taking place at the Disneyland Hotel is causing some issues with how guests enter the lobby. An alternate side door is now being used as the main entrance. Disneyland Hotel Construction Construction work taking place outside the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel has closed off the main entrance to the lobby from the … Read more
Since our last construction update, new light fixtures are being tested behind the check-in desks at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, while another elevator has been blocked by some curtains. Elevator Closed When arriving at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort via monorail, guests will be greeted by a new gold sign saying “Please Pardon our Pixie Dust” … Read more
